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What Actually Sticks With You
A lot of the time, people read or watch something and just move on without actually thinking about it. It becomes just another thing to scroll past. But I think the stuff that actually matters is the stuff that sticks with you and makes you think about your own life for a second. For me,
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Why Burnout Doesn’t Always Look Like “Burnout”
I didn’t realize I was burned out at first. I just thought I was tired… then annoyed… then suddenly everything felt like too much. Homework, conversations, even things I usually enjoy started feeling draining instead of fun. A lot of blogs I read talked about this exact feeling, like in The Everygirl’s burnout guide and
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Voice & Style Reflection
When I think about my writing voice, it’s honestly just me, but a little more organized. I don’t like writing that sounds super formal or fake, so I try to make it feel like I’m actually talking to someone. I usually use first person because it feels more real, and I like being able to
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The Reality of ADHD in College Students
ADHD among college students is often misunderstood, particularly by individuals who have never experienced it. Many assume ADHD means being distracted or not trying hard enough, but it is actually a neurological condition that affects focus, time management, motivation, and emotional regulation. In a college environment where students are expected to manage their own schedules
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Midterm Reflection
One thing that has been working really well for me in this class is the blogging assignments. I actually really like the blog stuff, especially when I get to write about my personal experiences. It feels more natural to me than writing formal essays. When I can connect the topic to something that actually happened
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You Can Succeed
It was 10 p.m. I had two hours to finish an assignment. I was scrolling on my bed, staring at my phone, completely aware of the clock ticking. My brain kept looping the same sentence over and over: I need to do this now. I need to do this now. I need to do this
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What It Actually Feels Like
ADHD in College Students: What It Actually Feels Like ADHD in college isn’t just “being distracted.” It’s sitting at your desk, knowing an assignment is due, wanting to start it, and somehow feeling completely stuck. For many students, ADHD affects more than attention; it can mess with organization, time management, motivation, and self-confidence. According to
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The Night My Brain Wouldn’t Let Me Move
I was sitting on my bedroom floor, laptop open on my bed, assignment pulled up, deadline ticking closer. And I couldn’t get up. It wasn’t that I didn’t care. It wasn’t that I forgot. I had known about the assignment all week. My brain had been yelling at me about it for hours. “Do it.”“Get