We often have high expectations of ourselves and become upset when we fail to live up to our ideals. Self-forgiveness is crucial for moving past our perceived failings and growing and thriving both personally and professionally. We spoke with Carole Pertofsky, MEd, Stanford Director Emerita, Health Promotion Services and Lecturer, School of Medicine, on why […]
A Stanford Psychologist Says Feeling Like You’re Not Enough Rips These 5 Things Away From You Stanford CAPS psychologist, Meag-gan O’Reilly, PhD, identifies five things that get stolen from us when we despair that we’re not enough: Dreams Ambitions Relationships Health Happiness Scott Mautz, speaker and author of ‘Find the Fire’ and ‘Make It Matter,’ […]
As COVID-19 imposes limitations on life as we knew it, it is easy to feel powerless. Many of us feel eager to contribute to the increased needs of the community, and yet it can be challenging to find opportunities to help. We also recognize that not everyone can volunteer at this time. Many people are […]
Loss of independence and countless distractions can be some of the downsides to living at home again as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips for coping. BY ALEX KEKAUOHA For most students, college is their first time away from their home and family. But now, thanks to shelter-in-place orders implemented to […]
You can’t just study at home, right? And y’all know that endorphins improve your mood — no matter what you’re doing — and that endorphins are elevated by exercising. So get moving even as you shelter in place. You’ve got two options: Alone, in the great outdoors. Or alone, inside your home. So here’s a […]
The full livestream of A Vigil for Black Lives, held Friday, June 5, at 5 p.m., is available here. The vigil was sponsored by the Black Community Services Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Office for Religious Life and Ujamaa House. Participants reflected on recent events and heard thoughts and experiences from some of Stanford’s Black […]
