Category: Personal Growth Clear

Judson Kauffman

Men and Masculinity: The Next Generation

Categorized: Leadership, Masculinity, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Resilience
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Evolving Masculinity on Campus As National Masculinity Week approaches, universities can equip young men with tools for authentic growth. I’m…

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Tricia Downing

The Cycle of Hope

Categorized: Authenticity, Character Development, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Relationships, Resilience, Self-Esteem
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When life throws a curveball—whether it’s academic failure, a family crisis, or a complete loss of direction—it can feel like…

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Jared Sampson

From Silence to Strength: The Journey of Finding Your Voice

Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Communication, Community Building, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships, Resilience, Self-Esteem
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Some stories begin with triumph. Others begin with survival. For Jared Sampson, the journey began in a small town in…

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Jen Manly

Five Steps to Building a Better To Do List

Categorized: Academic Success, Career Development, Career Planning, College Completion, Faculty & Staff Training, First Year Experience, Mental Health, Personal Growth
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One thing that’s true for college students is that they’re juggling a lot: they’re taking 3-5 classes (or more!) at…

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Nisan Trotter

The Gifted Have Vision

Categorized: Academic Success, Authenticity, Character Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Resilience, Self-Esteem
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One of my favorite quotes in life was spoken by the great Myles Munroe: “Eyes that see are common, but…

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Jen Manly

Navigating and Preventing Burnout: Strategies for Sustainable Passion

Categorized: Fraternity & Sorority Life, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Stress Management
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The first time I knew I was burnt out, I was a senior in college. After two demanding weeks leading…

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Lorin Phillips

Regroup and Recommit: Mantras for Healthy Living

Categorized: Mental Health, Personal Growth
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As the end of the fall approaches, the pressure can feel relentless. Exams, papers, and deadlines pile up, and it…

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Lorin Phillips

Navigating Power Dynamics in Leadership: A Guide for Students and Advisors

Categorized: Communication, Confrontation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Success, Personal Growth, Relationships, Uncategorized
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To create and maintain healthy group dynamics, understanding the interplay between power and personal empowerment has become crucial. While power…

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Michelle Enjoli

Build and Maintain a Valuable Personal Brand

Categorized: Career Development, Personal Growth
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Building and maintaining a valuable personal brand is crucial in advancing your career. As Jeff Bezos famously said, “Your personal…

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Rich Bracken

How to Succeed in the 2nd Half of the Year

Categorized: Academic Success, Career Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Relationships, Stress Management
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Ok, so your New Year’s Resolution fizzled out in…….February. No worries at all because today is the day you make…

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Dr. Lauren Cook

The Five Apology Languages

Categorized: Character Development, Communication, Confrontation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
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Many of us have heard of The Five Love Languages (and if you haven’t—no worries!) A quick review: there’s Words…

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Kipp Colvin

Embracing Courageous Leadership: A Guide to Living Your Values

Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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When you hear the word “leader,” what comes to mind? Take a moment to reflect on your definition of leadership.…

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Rich Bracken

Emotional Intelligence for College Students

Categorized: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Organizational Success, Personal Growth
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Emotional intelligence (EI) is a set of skills that allow individuals to recognize, understand, and manage their own emotions and…

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Suzan Nguyen

When I Found My Spark

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At a tender age of 22, I was trapped in darkness after the loss of my right dominant arm due…

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Linnita Hosten

Top 10 Ways to Be a Rockstar This Semester

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By: Linnita Hosten With the new year comes a new semester. That means new classes, new professors, and of course,…

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Edward G. Young III

Stumble Doesn’t Mean Stop

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Edward G Young, III When my parents first got married, they had this grand dream to have four boys. After…

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Dr. Lori Bednarchik

Three Non-Sexual Ways You Can Practice Communicating Consent

Categorized: Confrontation Skills, Personal Growth, Sexual Violence Prevention
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By: Dr. Lori Bednarchik Usually when I’m talking to students about consent, it is in the context of sexual activity.…

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Nisan Trotter

Gifts Grow In Dark Places

Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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By: Nisan Trotter You’re a muddy miracle! Gifts grow in dark places. I think I surprised the students at Saginaw Valley State University with those…

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Get the Job AND the Date with This Skill

Categorized: Career Development, Career Planning, Personal Growth, Relationships
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By: Rachel DeAlto As a relationship expert, I talk about sex and dating a LOT – on TV, in person,…

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Grant Yourself Permission to Bloom

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By: Tara Fuller Have you ever wondered where and how you show up in other people’s memories? The thought can…

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Quick Life Advice

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By: Darryl Bellamy I was in the Sauna early one morning and received a text from a friend that asked:…

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Alex Weber

SELF-NAVIGATION: From Failing to Thriving

Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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By: Alex Weber You will Fail. Worst inspirational book ever! I know, I know but that’s the honest truth, and…

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Education. The Journey Vs. The Destination

Categorized: Personal Growth
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By: Kinja Dixon Every single moment of our lives should be filled with different forms of education. Do you agree?…

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Austin Arias

Time to Recharge: Getting YOU Back on Track

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By: Austin Arias SUMMER IS HERE! I am sure you are just as excited as I am. But right about…

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Curtis Hill

Managing the Chaos of Life

Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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By: Curtis Hill As a leader many times you are pulled in multiple directions at the same time. If you…

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Alex Weber

The American Ninja Failure?

Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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By: Alex Weber It’s 3AM and I’m sopping wet, embarrassed, and there’s a few hundred people staring at me! I…

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The Peterson Family

What Difference Can One Person Have

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By: The Peterson Family After 15 years working with college students, Craig Peterson reached a crossroads.  “What’s next? Do I…

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Andrea Mosby

Rejection? Not Your Issue!

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By: Andrea Mosby Often I find myself looking and listening to various media outlets. From the internet, to social media…

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Linnita Hosten

6 Ways to Refuel Over Spring Break

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By: Linnita Hosten The semester is speeding by and Spring is just around the corner! Have you thought about how…

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Hailey Yatros

Are you Truly Awake? 3 Ways to Guarantee Happiness and Success in Life

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By: Hailey Yatros Me? You want me? I distinctly remember that thought running across my mind when I opened up…

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Saul Flores

The Power of Story

Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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By: Saul Flores At the age of 18 during my junior year at North Carolina State University, I embarked on…

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Saul Flores

A Year to Think Big

Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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By: Saul Flores For my younger siblings and I, the start of a new year meant a ziplock bag full…

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Why Your Feelings Have Everything To Do With Changing the World

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by Dr. Leslie Nwoke “It’s all Just Too Much” My girlfriend and I had just hopped on FaceTime to catchup.…

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Saul Flores

Think Big

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By: Saul Flores Every day when we turn on the news, we see stories of young leaders who are standing…

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Mike Dilbeck

Why dignity? It’s all about the cookie!

Categorized: Decision Making, Ethics, Personal Growth, Values
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by Mike Dilbeck, Founder and Executive Producer of DignityU To even begin answering this question, we must first ask, “What is…

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