Are you building a life you actually love? One where you feel comfortable in your own skin, where you like how you spend your time, and you enjoy the people that surround you.  Many of us look to external factors to make us happy (or take the blame if we aren't). And yes...terrible external factors can make being happy or building a life you love more challenging...hello 2020.  But most contentment in life starts with your choices and your mindset. In this episode, author Jessica Thiefels shares how you can start building a life you love by asking yourself the right questions. You'll ..read more

Have you ever thought to yourself… I’m not a computer person? I’m not into technology? I’m not a coder?…I’m into writing, art, psychology, history…. For some reason we tend to get academically labeled. We’re a liberal arts person, or a math person, or a science person. The reality is to be successful in today’s ever evolving economy we all need foundational skills in writing, critical thinking, problem solving, math, and technology. We can no longer specialize in just one. Writers need a working knowledge of online platforms and mathematicians need to write. In this episode, author Alex Valait ..read more

Do you struggle with comparing yourself to others? It can be really challenging, but it is absolutely possible to find ways to celebrate the wins of your friends while honoring your own. One of the top ways to get off the comparison train is to start defining your own success instead of allowing your parents, friends, or society to define it for you. Success comes in many shapes and sizes. In this episode, therapeutic educational consultant, Joanna Lilley shares strategies to help you free yourself from comparison by learning to define success on your terms. What You’ll Learn: Why success is ..read more

Have you experienced any drama lately? If you’re human, you’ve experienced drama. Drama is all around us. It’s in the news and in our day-to-day lives, especially in 2020. Drama can hijack your peace, amplify your stress, and exhaust you. But you don’t have to hold on to drama. You can lower stress and improve your overall quality of life simply by becoming aware of your drama and learning to let it go. In this episode, mindfulness teacher and leadership coach, Annmarie Chereso shares strategies to help you transform your life by learning to drop your drama. What You’ll Learn: Why is dropping ..read more

It’s probably the understatement of the year to introduce this episode by saying that COVID has disrupted our lives. And you might be wondering how on earth simply living through COVID could possibly prepare you for a successful college and career experience. You may even feel that COVID has ruined your college experience and thwarted your future opportunities. And that is an understandable, but I invite you to also consider how this experience may strengthen you. I’m a firm believer that most crummy situations include an opportunity for growth, and that the ups and downs of the last 10 months ..read more

In this episode, educator and founder of Ecreé, Dr. Jamey Heit shares what he’s learned from grading over 30,000 student papers to help you write papers your professors will love. What you’ll learn: What a professor is looking for in a paper. How to write a strong introduction and conclusion. How to state a position and support it with evidence. What it means to analyze information in a paper. How to recheck your organization. How professors determine grades. Links & Resources Website: www.ecree.com Resources to help you college: https://collegehoodadvice.com/students ..read more

Is your homework piling up despite feeling like all you do is homework? I feel you. Feeling behind is the top thing I hear from students. Most of my clients and listeners feel like they are always busy and stressed. The reason…they’re on the homework hamster wheel. In this episode, I share one simple thing you can do to always stay way ahead of your homework during college. What you’ll learn: Why we get behind, and it’s not because you’re lazy. The simplest strategy for staying ahead of your work. How staying ahead of your homework can boost grades and reduce stress. Links & Resources H ..read more

How can you get through your day as successfully as you possible? By having a good plan. In a digital world it is very tempting to ditch paper for digital docs, digital to-do lists, phone reminders, and online calendars, but often the simplest solutions are the best ones. In this episode, educator and academic coach Lesley Martin shares how using paper can help you stay organized and motivated this semester. What you’ll learn: The difference between paper and the digital world. Why paper allows you to better organize all the information you have to manage. Why having everything all in one pla ..read more

In this episode, writer, consultant and speaker, Victor Brown, shares how to strategically and intentionally use the opportunities college affords you to begin preparing for your career, so you can use the massive investment in a college education to prepare for a career that you can thrive at. What you’ll learn: Why it’s important to start preparing for your career the moment you enter college How to use coursework to prepare for your career How to use the college experience to build the skills and habits you need to prepare for a successful career Common pitfalls that prevent students from ..read more

Are you exhausted after being online all day? Are your eyes dry? Does your head hurt? Are your neck and shoulders killing you? If the answer is yes. You may be experiencing Zoom fatigue. This general exhaustion and discomfort that you’re experiencing after several hours online is real! And there is something you can do about it. In this episode, Dr. Jill Grimes shares some simple practices you can implement to help you alleviate the symptoms of Zoom fatigue. This episode is great for anyone who is spending any time on Zoom. What You’ll Learn: What is Zoom fatigue Why we experience Zoom fatigu ..read more