With Thanksgiving around the corner, most of us are gearing up for our annual “attitude of gratitude.” And while many of us appreciate and experience this seasonal thankfulness, we often forget the *daily* power of gratitude and how it can help shift our moods. In this microdose episode, we discuss the science behind gratitude, share simple ways to incorporate daily gratitude practices to keep your mood afloat, and talk about how to use this practice when the going gets tough.

Resources:
https://www.calm.com/blog/gratitude-exercises

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By the time you have gotten to college, you have probably been exposed to metaphors. Whether you are telling your friends "you are drowning in work" or you're sitting in an English 101 class, metaphors are literally everywhere. In this week's microdose episode, we discuss how metaphors can be important life shortcuts. We sit down and share some of our favorites and how they're powerful tools that can help us learn and grow.

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College makes it very easy to find friends. You’ve got loads of time, your pick of social events, party ready dorm rooms, and hard classes to bond over. But for many students, finding friends isn’t the problem. The challenge is finding quality friendships.

Introducing the “Friendship Matrix,” a lifehack to help you build healthy and fun friendships in a new, fun way.

Make sure to listen to this episode if you want to:

• Find out whether you believe in the friendship myth about what a “good friend” means
• Discover how different friend “vibes” meet different needs, from reliable “anchors” to fun, outgoing “adventurers.”
• Explore the importance of give-and-take in friendships and how to spot imbalances in your social circle.
• Learn why it’s valuable to step outside of your comfort zone and explore friendships with different types of people.
• Reflect on your role in your friendships—are you giving or taking more, and how can you bring more balance?

And ok, should we have created a podcast episode that is very dependent on a visual? Maybe not. Did we figure that out mid-recording? We did! If you want a visual while you watch, we’ve shared it in our socials, and you can go straight to it here: https://tr.ee/kD3Sabhgon

Or let’s be real, just watch our clips on TikTok :) Happy listening!

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If your school has Greek Life, at some point you have asked yourself is rushing worth it? From movies to family and friends, there are A LOT of opinions about rushing. And although rushing is exciting, it's also incredibly stressful and daunting. We know it is an important decision freshmen are often trying to make, especially when you are trying to make friends and find a community on campus. In this week's episode, we hear from college students who have got their letters already or are currently rushing on their college campuses. We will break down what factors to consider as you weigh the pros and cons of whether or not the Greek-life scene is for you:

• Perception vs. reality
• Am I cut out for it – introvert, don’t fit the mold
• Social burnout
• Toll now (cost, time commitment) vs. long-term gains

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So long sweet summer... by now many of you are back on campus. Some of you may be thrilled, others may be terrified. Whether you are a freshman or a returning student, being mindful of how your mindset may influence your academic year is a critical tool to get you off to a healthy start.

To launch our podcast return, we thought it would be helpful to re-air one of our most downloaded episodes on the expectations versus realities of campus life. Transitioning into the semester after summer can leave us feeling unfocused and unsure. In this episode you will hear from our guests on how cultivating a "beginner's mindset" can help bring us to a more balanced and useful way of viewing our expectations for the fall.

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By now most of your finals are over, and hopefully you are making plans for a fun summer. We wanted to end this season with a microdose episode that will get you through any tough moments you may have over the summer and to keep in your mind when you get back on campus in the fall. Whether you are going through a break-up, disappointed with your semester grades or confused about your future career, using effective coping skills will help you weather any emotional storm. You might not be in control of the tough times, but you have a choice in how they impact the way you feel. In this microdose episode we introduce the P.O.I.S.E. skill to your toolkit for when things get challenging:

• Pause
• Observe your thoughts, feelings, and action urges
• Inhale and exhale
• Stretch out your options
• Effective action replaces emotional reaction

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Whether you are finishing your finals or are a HS senior getting ready to transition to college, we wanted to end this year’s season with two microdose episodes with tips on how to manage college stress. When you are burned out, overwhelmed, and feel like the wheels have really fallen off, you can really feel like a M.E.S.S.

While we can’t guarantee a stress-free college experience, we can guarantee that paying attention to these 4 letters will keep your head above the emotional waters.

In this microdose episode, we share four areas that are key to keeping your body *and* emotions in rhythm:

• Moving your body
• Eating in a balanced way
• Sleeping 7-9 hours a night
• Space from social media

Which letter do you need to pay more attention to so that you don’t become a M.E.S.S.?

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Once again we got so lucky to have today’s guest, Dr. Jessica Stern, a psychologist, advisor and consultant for Wondermind, Doctor Radio, and SELF Magazine. It’s pretty clear that she not only teaches ways to be more productive in your life, but she also practices some of these tricks herself because this woman is crazy productive!

This week’s episode is for you if you:

*Feel like your hustling but never feel like your work is finished

*Want to learn why you procrastinate

*Need ways to declutter your mental *and* your physical space to feel more productive

*Could use some guidance on when to take breaks and when to keep grinding through school work

Listen in as Dr. Stern shares tips on how to maximize your efforts and minimize your burnout!

You can find Dr. Jessica Stern and her Productivity Powerkit here:

https://www.drjessicabstern.com/shop/p/productivity-powerkit

And check out Wondermind at

https://www.wondermind.com/

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