5 Self-Care Tips To Help College Students Manage Stress

Tired and overwhelmed from all the tests, assignments, and projects quickly approaching their deadlines? It’s no question that the heavy workload in college can lead to burnout—pushing some past their breaking point. This is just one of the many reasons it’s so important to invest in self-care. So, here are five easy tips to reduce your stress and stay focused on your college goals. Meditation can have a massive impact on easing stress in your daily routine. To get started, take a few minutes o

Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Dreams: My Journey with Polymyositis

When I was sixteen years old, I thought my path in life was certain. However, the events that unfolded in my life when I was sixteen have made me realize that life is anything but certain. It was during this year that everything began to change for me and the events that transpired happened so quickly. My life-changing situation occurred during my sophomore year of high school, a couple of weeks after I had just celebrated my sweet sixteen with a trip to Six Flags over Georgia in April of 2012.