4 mins read

Wearing our circumstances

Everyday life happens. Sometimes things are all fine and dandy while other times life can be challenging and difficult. Circumstances happen around us all the time, but that doesn’t mean that we need to energetically take them on by wearing and therefore becoming them. If you are going through a hard time in your life,…

4 mins read

How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation: Essential Tips for Success

Being solely GPA-oriented can be limiting because it often prioritizes grades over genuine learning, creativity, and personal growth. This is where strong letters of recommendation come in. Focusing only on GPA might lead to avoiding challenging courses or extracurricular activities that could offer valuable experiences and skills but might not guarantee top grades.

3 mins read

High Functioning vs. Low Functioning in Autism

In my last blog, I discussed an interaction I had had with a young man on the spectrum. I briefly touched on the topic called, “high functioning.” What is high functioning? I read a recent article that discussed this very topic: the terms high functioning and low functioning. Overall, the article discussed the following: *The…

2 mins read

Mood Changes in Elderly Women

While symptoms that include mood swings in younger women may be due to hormonal fluctuations, career pressure and family obligations, mood swings in older women often have different causes. The later stages of life affect individuals differently, depending on personal circumstances such as relationships and health issues. Mood swings in elderly women can be a symptom of an underlying illness.