Mind Over Matter: 3 Mindset Shifts Winners Adopt

Khaleela Hodge (’24) reflects on how our attitude impacts both our success and our happiness. “So, when it comes to winning, it’s important that we see both those big and small wins, because at the end of the day, it’s those small wins that are going to build the foundation for those big wins.”

Punch Adversity in the Face

Will Pace (’24) writes about facing adversity head on. “Be confident and reasonable. Be strong yet loose. Flexible. Illusive. Concentrated. Swift. I’m not just writing words, I’m describing how I’ve felt its best to approach these types of situations.”

People Watching

Avivah Mitchel (’23) reflects on the power of people-watching to elicit empathy and connect with those we tutor. “Discomfort can appear differently in each person, but it is so often recognizable. Happiness, people can’t seem to hide it when it radiates off of them.”

How Powerful can our Clothing Choices be?

Elena Mychaliska (’23) discusses how design choices-from fashion to interior design-influence both our perceptions of others and how we feel. “…enclothed cognition …is the effects of clothing on cognitive processes. Studies show that our mood can be affected depending on what we wear.”

The Sexism Hidden Within Common Tradition: What would you do?

Lily Carlson (’23) examines the sexism embedded in some of our traditions. “On one hand, it is important to fight these systematically rooted problems by creating change. But on the other hand, these are long-lasting traditions that are a part of the ‘perfect’ wedding ideal.”