Personal Skills

Focus on Yourself: Get Involved!

Participate in activities beyond the classroom to develop your interests, build valuable skills, and broaden your horizons.

What Activities Are Best In High School or College? - From Nest To Wings Video
Why You NEED To Get Involved While In School! - From Nest To Wings Video
9 Reasons for Getting Involved - ISL Education Lending
73 Awesome Extracurriculars for Impressing Colleges - College Vine
Complete List of Extracurricular Activities: 100s of Examples - PREPSCHOLAR


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Song: Awake To Find

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Beyond Busy: Creating an Actually Full Life

You have a great deal to do right now, but planning your activities will help you accomplish more. Use your time wisely and work toward building a fulfilling life. Start now!

Three Things We Can Do to Prepare for Life Changes - Psychology Today
6 Tips to Adjusting to Change: How to Adapt and Overcome - Centerstone
20 Habits That Will Help You Prepare for the Future - Medium


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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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Curing Procrastination Is Nothing To Put Off

While procrastination may seem harmless, it's never the optimal choice. Take action now! Discover effective ways to tackle those inevitable tasks.

Why You Put Things Off Until the Last Minute - McLean Hospital
Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control) - The New York Times
Beyond the Obvious: The True Cause of Procrastination and How to Beat It - Linkedin
The Root Cause of Procrastination - Inc.


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What to Do When You Just CAN'T Study Anymore

Everyone hits a wall with studying at some point. Getting past these challenges quickly is crucial for your success each term. Here are some tips and tricks to help you move forward.

10 ways to motivate yourself to study - UCL
How to Get Motivated to Study: 23 Tips for Students Who Procrastinate - Daniel Wong
6 Effective Strategies to Stay Motivated to Study - International Career Institute
How To Get Motivated To Study: A Complete Guide With Tips - Indeed.com


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--Intro Song--

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Mistakes Are Your Best Teacher

Students will inevitably make mistakes. Learning from these mistakes is how we grow. Working hard to avoid repeating them is key to success!

Guiding Students to Harness Mistakes for Learning - Edutopia
The 10 most common mistakes students make - Innerdrive
10 Common Mistakes College Students Make - Med School Insiders
Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes Students Make Every Year - Kardsai


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All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

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You Need To Learn To Say NO.

Sometimes saying "no" is the best answer—both for you and the person making the request. Don't be afraid to make that choice!

How To Say No - Nina Devouge
The Art Of Saying “No" - Nathan Hirsch
Ways to say no politely that won’t leave you feeling guilty - Better Up
How to say no to things you don't want to do - CNET


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All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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Song: Pause For Thought

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Surviving Your Mid-Term Slump!

Don’t just survive... thrive! Midway through a term it is easy to get bogged down. Use these tips and tricks to catch up—or even get ahead.


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All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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Song: Summer's Memories

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Cell Phones in School: Friend or Foe?

Do you own your cell phone, or does it own you? If you can't put it down for even a few hours, you have your answer. Use your cell phone only for good!

The Pros and Cons of Cell Phone Usage in CollegeSeattle PI -
Five ways Higher Education is making use of mobile technology - Full Fabric
97% of teens say they use their phones during the school day - K-12 Dive
Cellphone Bans Can Ease Students’ Stress and Anxiety, Educators Say - Education Week


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All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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Song: Regrowth

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How to Thank Those Who Got You Here

Learn who, how, and when to express gratitude, and the right wording to appreciate all those who have helped shape who you are today and influenced where you're heading in the future.

Thanking Someone for Their Time (100 Responses by Scenario) - Indeed.com
Thank You Quotes And Sayings For 2024 - Shutterfly
12 Ways to Say “Thank You” - Grammarly


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All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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Song: After The Rain

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Spring Semester Can Feel BRUTAL…. How Can You Make It Better?

Do the best you can to make the most of what feels to be the longest semester EVER! Here on some ideas on how to maximize this academic term.

A guide to surviving the spring semester - Collegiate Times
4 Strategies for Building Momentum in the Spring - Edutopia
5 Ways to Survive Spring Semester of Senior Year - Tutornerds


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--Intro Song--

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Song: Sandbar

Song: Summer's Memories

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