Do you ever ask yourself: Who am I? Where am I going? Going to college can be exciting, but can also be HARD – with a lot of decisions to make along the way. If you are not feeling so sure about your career choices right now and feel confused about where to go –…
3 great apps to keep you focused when you need it The following apps are designed to get you focused and reduce distraction. You will be amazed how much you can get done if you can learn to ignore distractions for short periods at a time. To use the following apps, you need to have…
If you are struggling with time management, remember that almost everyone at some point in their life feels the same way – so you are not alone. Another thing to remember is that if you want to change you time management, you need to START SLOW – change will not happen overnight. There are a…
As you move towards a degree you might feel pulled in many directions – by your friends, school, work, family, and your community. Despite the importance of all these relationships and commitments, you also need to squeeze some time for yourself – exercise, eating well, relaxation, socializing, and leisure! If you have a good balance…
Welcome to the world of occupation! When I start working with students we have to talk about what occupations are. Do you know what an occupation is? Occupations can be any activity that you do to meet your needs, wants, and/or desires. Occupations can include sleep, school, work, bathing, dressing, and even hanging out with…
Time management is a problem for many university students – and you can help! Check out this blog to see how.
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In a previous post, I discussed the importance emerging adults place on social participation and how social participation helps with the formation of identity. Social participation is the primary reason that emerging adults use social media; so, one could argue that social media use could also be important for identity development! Social media and phone…
Dark side of occupation The “dark side of occupation” is a phrase used to describe activities that are not life enhancing but people choose to spend their time doing.1 Substance misuse may be considered within the dark side of occupation, especially in university students. Substance misuse may also be seen as a maladaptive serious leisure…
Nutrition in university students The American College Health Association reports that only 9% of US college students are eating the recommended 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies per day.1 College student nutrition can influence energy levels and may ultimately impact academic performance.2,3 In addition, body image related to weight in college students may influence the…
