When you’re a student, a professional, or just someone who is juggling a million responsibilities, taking a break can often make one feel…guilty. But, breaks aren’t supposed to be that way! For decades, society has glorified “hustle culture.” The idea that if you just push a little harder, do a little more, stay a bit …
Save Money Every Semester With These 3 School Supplies
No college fund? No trust fund? Not enough scholarships? You’re not alone—and you’re probably one of the many students looking for ways to save money. Sadly, school supplies are a recurring expense that can add up quickly. Year after year, students and their families keep rebuying school supplies, such as notebooks, notebook paper, planners, pencils, …
7 Time Management Tips for Full-Time Working Students
Balancing a full-time job while also being a student is no small feat. As a working student, your time management skills need to be on point. You’re balancing between studying, doing class assignments, working your shifts, and handling any personal responsibilities that are on your plate. When you work hard and study hard, it’ll feel …
My Back-to-School Must Haves as a Multi-Grade ESL Teacher
You may have seen examples of ESL Teachers who either taught school abroad or taught online. Have you ever seen an ESL Teacher working in the American school system? Personally, I met a group of them only one time at a teaching convention. The sad reality is that the majority of the ESL Teachers I …
10 Things No One Tells You After High School
You’re done with high school. High school was a bubble with people around the same age and area having to navigate the same structure and opportunities just to graduate. The world feels WIDER after high school. For the first time, you’re calling the shots on your life without needing permission from anyone. You get to …
2025 Back-to-School Guide for College Students
A new school year is just right around the corner! Just like other college students, you may have a lot on your mind. You want to stay on track, keep your grades up, manage your money, and still have time for yourself. You want to make sure that your time and effort will pay off …
How To Decide What You Want In Life
Feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed about what to do with yourself? You’re not alone. Whether you’re finishing school, switching careers, or just trying to figure out your next move, the act of KNOWING what you truly want can feel impossible and scary. In a world full of options – and pressure to “figure it all …
How to Build a School Routine That Works for You
Summer break is coming to an end and a new school year is about to begin. New school year means new classes and a new school routine to follow. It’s obvious that you’re carefully planning out the experience you want out of school if you’re reading this post. There’s no need to feel ashamed – …
5 Free Apps to Help You Become a Good Student
When you think about school, it’s easy to imagine backpacks, notebooks, and attending in-person classes. But school isn’t just about making friends and learning new things—it’s also about managing your time wisely, studying effectively, and keeping all your assignments and tests organized. Fortunately, we live in a time when technology offers tools that can really …
7 Tips To Becoming More Optimistic for the Pessimists
Life comes with a lot of patterns. Everyone typically has a set pattern that they don’t usually think about too much, like a morning routine, school/work routine, coming home routine, etc. Sometimes, these patterns can make life feel tough and bring us down. But becoming more optimistic can help us break out of those negative …









