Do you too have a planner graveyard under your bed? — In this article: The Daily Planner The Weekly Planner The Digital Planner The Monthly Calendar The Planning App Honorable Mention — Productivity Apps Do you have a planner graveyard under your bed? I have had an incredibly difficult time sticking with one planner for any length of time. When I…

It’s pretty common for those of us with ADHD to be a little, uh forgetful, especially around that time of the month. So, I’ve come up with a few tricks to make sure I’m always prepared. — It’s pretty common for those of us with ADHD to be a little, uh forgetful, especially around that time of the month (ADHD + PMDD, anyone?). So, I’ve come up with a few tricks to make sure I’m always prepared! 1. Check your period inventory

Your leftover morning coffee might be poisoning the fish. — I went to college in an old town in the Hudson River Valley. Like many old northeastern towns and cities, the sewage system was not built to handle the amount of or even types of waste from an entire modern-day city. Every time it rained, even a little, loads of…

What to do when you’re seconds from hitting the floor—or reluctant to get a vaccination — I’ve been passing out in doctor’s offices and medical facilities since I was twelve (or ten, if you count the time I passed out in my teacher’s office when she was checking for nits). This response is known as vasovagal syncope, and it happens when your heart rate drops and…

Advice for being an enthusiastic and well-prepared intern. — “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” — Bobby Unser When I was accepted into my first internship program outside of my university, the amount of information I received, forms I had to fill out, people to email, and things to buy was so overwhelming that it almost felt like…

Simple meditation for non-meditators. — “Take the time to eat an orange in mindfulness. If you eat an orange in forgetfulness, caught in your anxiety and sorrow, the orange is not really there. But if you bring your mind and body together to produce true presence, you can see that the orange is a miracle.”…

The challenges of being a woman at a 70% male university and the unreality of shattering gender expectations in STEM fields. — “You probably got in because you’re a woman.” “Excuse me?” “I don’t mean you’re not smart, but you know, you’re probably not as qualified as most of the guys here. Everyone knows they need more women to fix ‘the ratio’.” “Umm…” It’s news to no one that being a woman…

I have been searching for my first job out of college for over 5% of my life — and I’m not alone. “The hardest work in the world is being out of work" — Whitney M. Young Despite reportedly decreasing unemployment numbers in the U.S., times are still tough for…

“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” — Agnes Sligh Turnbull It’s hard to make sense of things when you lose your best friend. When I lost my fourteen-year-old golden retriever, I spent hours (days, really) scouring the internet for answers, understanding, and support. For weeks it was…