Many individuals drop out of college for various reasons. This can be due to financial problems, family emergencies, health issues, travel restrictions, other commitments, etc. A CNBC article notes that the rate of Americans dropping out of college is on the rise. Data showed that around 40 million Americans were unenrolled in college in 2024. […]
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In school, comparison often feels unavoidable. You see their grades, their confidence, their internships, their friend groups—and suddenly, your own progress feels small. But comparison is a mental trap that steals joy, fuels anxiety, and disconnects you from your own path. You don’t have to stay stuck in it. With intention and practice, you can
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Sharing a space with someone whose habits, energy, or communication style clashes with yours can drain your mental health fast. You might feel like you’re constantly on edge—navigating tension, avoiding conflict, or suppressing frustration. While you may not be able to change your roommate, you can protect your peace. Here are calming practices to help
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Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash In times of crisis, whether it’s a personal loss, health challenge, or relationship breakdown, self-criticism often becomes louder than self-kindness. Many people instinctively push themselves to “stay strong,” even when what they actually need is gentleness. PositivePsychology highlights the importance of being kind and understanding to yourself when you
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If you have lived with long-term trauma, you may have noticed that healing rarely arrives the way it is described online. There is often an expectation that insight alone will fix things or that revisiting the past enough times will eventually loosen its grip. Unfortunately, for many people, that approach leads to exhaustion rather than
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Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash Breakups can take a toll, especially the tough ones that chip away at your self-esteem and make you question your worth. According to Marriage.com, in the U.S., the divorce rate hovers around 40-50%, which means that almost half of all marriages might end in divorce. Interestingly, breakup rates for
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