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Get Smart about Anxiety and Depression

By |November 20th, 2014|Categories: College Students, For Leaders & Mentors, For Teens, For Young Adult Women|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

“In light there is darkness, and in darkness there is light.” ~ Beautiful Chaos When I was younger, I never thought that depression or anxiety would become a part of my life. I thought that [...]

Life is not a Fairytale: Get Smart Now!

By |November 18th, 2014|Categories: College Students, For Leaders & Mentors, For Teens, For Young Adult Women|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When I was younger, I would picture my future to parallel the Disney princesses’. I would meet my Prince Charming in a magical, romantic way and fall madly in love. We would live in a [...]

Just One More Cup of Coffee: 5 Ways to Listen to your GUT!

By |November 17th, 2014|Categories: College Students, For Leaders & Mentors, For Teens, For Young Adult Women|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

I was sitting in class, extremely sleep deprived and finishing my first cup of coffee; I had pulled another all-nighter trying to finish an important assignment. The professor was about to discuss something extremely important [...]

4 Get Smart Secrets to Choosing Your College!

By |November 14th, 2014|Categories: For Leaders & Mentors, For Teens|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

High school seniors probably feel a little overwhelmed right now. Actually, I’m lying. Very overwhelmed right now. The emails are rolling in, letters are pouring out of the mailbox, and you’re registering for so many [...]

A Get Smart Gal’s Coming Out Story: Born This Way & Proud!

By |November 13th, 2014|Categories: College Students, For Leaders & Mentors, For Teens, For Young Adult Women|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I have seen various people posting their experiences of wanting to come out to their friends and family. The reason that I want to write this is to help other people who are struggling with who [...]

The Five Things I wish I knew in Middle and High School

By |November 12th, 2014|Categories: College Students, For Leaders & Mentors, For Teens|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I have a confession to make: middle school was terrible for me. I was awkward, shy, extremely self-conscious and, of course, incredible insecure. I used to wake up in the morning wishing I could magically change [...]