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Psychological Strategies to Elevate Your Mood When You're Feeling Down

Hello everyone! In today's blog, we'll be addressing a widespread roadblock people experience, and how to overcome this emotional struggle using psychologically-backed techniques to brighten your day and lift your spirits. The reality is, feeling overwhelmed, sad, or mentally exhausted is not an uncommon experience for individuals, especially those who face depression. While it is important to receive professional help, you can integrate psychological strategies into your day

Lauren Lee

Jan 123 min read

Your Guide to Productivity

Hello everyone! Welcome to today's blog, your personal guide to productivity! On the surface, productive seems simple. Yet, it feels nearly unattainable for most. Whether it be a chronic procrastination that inhibits our ability to complete tasks or an unhealthy sleep schedule that impairs our concentration, individuals find it universally difficult to achieve productivity on a day-to-day basis. However, productivity is well within reach for each and every one of you! To conq

Lauren Lee

Dec 17, 20254 min read

Psychological Theories: The Power to Change Your Life & Your Mind

Welcome to today's blog on Psychological Theories! Today, we will approach our learning of the complexities of our mood, mind, and behavior from powerful psychological concepts that are essential in shifting the way we think, feel, and act in our daily lives. Mood Have you ever smiled and felt your mood visibly brighten along with it? This is not simply a coincidence. According to the National Institute of Health, the Facial Feedback Hypothesis is rooted in the idea that faci

Lauren Lee

Nov 14, 20253 min read

A Morning Routine for Mental Health

Welcome to today's blog! Today we will explore various methodologies proven by psychology that are vital to starting your day with the best mindset possible. Oftentimes, we feel reluctant to wake up every morning. Either we are dreading a long list of to-do's, we have a big, stress-inducing event ahead of us, or we simply feel anxious for the day. These emotions are completely normal and valid, but what if you stepped outside for 10 minutes to set your circadian rhythm for th

Lauren Lee

Oct 20, 20254 min read

The Problem with Perfectionism

Imperfection is inherent in every single human being. However, we, as people, oftentimes find ourselves seeking for perfection that doesn't exist, and the dangers of constantly striving to be perfect can lead to a crippling dependence on the idea that achievement is definitive of one's sense of self-worth. This issue has become rather prevalent in an academic context-specifically in high school. Achievements take on increasing significance, and grades become non negotiable. H

Lauren Lee

Sep 20, 20253 min read

Graph of Parkinson's Law demonstrating the relationship between time and productivity

How to Beat Procrastination with Science

Have you ever found yourself mindlessly scrolling on your phone despite your compiling list of to-do's? Procrastination is harmful cyclical pattern that can be tied to feelings like self-doubt, stress, and fear. Using Parkinson's Law and strategic choices, learn how to conquer your tasks in an efficient manner.

Lauren Lee

Aug 12, 20254 min read

The Power of Kindness

Hello everyone and welcome to today's blog! Despite being overlooked and oftentimes neglected in contemporary society, kindness is...

Lauren Lee

Jul 24, 20253 min read

Building Your Self-Confidence

Ever heard the saying confidence is the key to success? Have you ever wondered how to even develop confidence in the first place? The inherent desire to build an unwavering sense of self-confidence is an aspiration that many, if not all, individuals can attest to. The problem is, the journey to gaining confidence remains ambiguous for most. In a recent survey, nearly 85% of people worldwide struggle with low self-esteem, a statistic that further proves the prevalence of this

Lauren Lee

Jun 28, 20253 min read