stress management

Coping with Stress and Uncertainty

In today’s world, stress and uncertainty have become nearly ubiquitous. Personal challenges, global crises, and unpredictable life events have all made managing stress effectively essential for maintaining both mental and physical well-being.  Fortunately, a growing body of research shows that mindfulness, wellness practices, and a strong sense of community can help us navigate turbulent times … Read more

Recognizing and Addressing Burnout

Lacking motivation? Irritable? Frustrated? Unable to focus? The last few years have been rough for many students (and adults!).  Over the past few months, we’ve received an increased number of requests to support middle school students, high school students, and college freshmen and sophomores with executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, prioritization, task initiation, and … Read more

The Underlying Stress of Passion + Purpose for Students

Last week, I had a high school senior in my office for a college advising appointment. A few minutes into the meeting, she blurted out, “I am so stressed! I don’t know what my passion is!!!” Please note: I had not asked her to identify her passion, her sense of purpose, or anything related. I … Read more