Tips to Make it Through the Highs and Lows
Chance is right - you’ve gotta take the highs and lows. Check out this week's blog inspired by Chance the Rapper's new album as we give you tips to help you make it through the highs and lows.
Tips to Deal with Feeling Self-Conscious
The phrase used to be “Dance like nobody’s watching.” The insinuation was that dancing in front of other people led to self-consciousness, to anxiety, and that when you dance like nobody’s watching you’re living more fully in the moment. Now with the risk of faux pas being caught on camera, the phrase may as well be “Dance Like Nobody’s Filming.” Check out our tips to help you cope with feeling self-conscious, inspired by Tyler the Creator’s STOP PLAYING WITH ME.
Recognizing Your Inner Voice and Learning to Love Yourself (Update)
In his 2015 hit single i, Kendrick Lamar reminds us that we all lack confidence sometimes while simultaneously sharing an ode to self-love and affirmation. Check out some thoughts this week on learning to recognize your inner voice and learning how to love yourself.
Tips for Practicing Self-Acceptance
Pusha T kicks of “So Be It” by remembering an affirmative voice as he relishes in the lifestyle that he lives today. His grandmother predicted his greatness, and he decided to live in that prophetic vision and be great. Learn about Self-Acceptance in our blog this week, including what it is and how to practice it, inspired by Clipse’ new single So Be It.
What is Projection?
Andy Mineo’s "I Swear, This Is Not an André 3000 Diss Song" is a beautiful, introspective look at the artist’s internal response to Andre 3000’s foray into instrumental flute music rather than new rap records. Andy Mineo risks vulnerability to process his reaction in song and models some great takeaways for when we feel disappointment in those we most look up to. This week, watch the video for "I Swear, This Is Not an André 3000 Diss Song" and learn more about what projection is and what to do about it.
How to Stop Avoiding Your Issues
In her music video for Denial is a River, Doechii raps about her avoidance of dealing with problems and personal issues. Can you relate? Have you ever noticed yourself doing everything EXCEPT dealing with the issue that’s impacting you the most? Today’s blog will help you better understand your avoidance behaviors and give you some ideas to deal with them.
How to Use a Pros and Cons List to Make a Decision
Have you ever been faced with a tough decision, where it seemed like any choice was a good (or bad) choice, therefore making it hard to decide? Check out our blog this week on using Pros and Cons Lists, inspired by Black Sheep’s The Choice is Yours.
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Haters are Gonna Hate - Some Tips to Help you Handle it
Have you ever done something that you were really proud of, only to have someone attempt to discredit it? If you’ve ever had a hater hate, check out some tips to deal with it, inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s song wacced out murals off of GNX.
How to Cope with Political Anxiety
If You’re Learning to Cope with Political Anxiety - you are not alone. Voting season is often stressful for many people. In fact, a survey conducted in 2020 found that 77% of Americans reported that “the future of our nation is a significant source of stress.” During a presidential election, an increasing number of people seek therapy to cope with political anxiety.
If you’re finding yourself stressed about the upcoming voting season, there are things that you can do to cope with political anxiety. Check out tips this week to help you cope.
Inspired by the certified hit Nobody Speak by DJ Shadow and Run the Jewels (lyrics are NSFW and are unsuitable for young listeners or those with sensitive ears)
How to Have a Great School Year: A Resource for College Students
Last weekend I was walking across Duke's east campus and I heard Let's Get it Started by the Black Eyed Peas playing at a welcome event in the distance...which got me thinking about what it means to get started this school year and about what college students can do to set themselves up for success this semester. Check out our 2024 resource guide for How to Have a Great School Year.
Blog Spotlight: AI Anxiety: Calm in the Face of Change
We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled content this week to spotlight a blog posted earlier this week on AI related anxiety. Rather than fear mongering or sensationalizing a personification of artificial intelligence, the author, Senior Trustworthy AI Specialist Kristi Boyd, approaches implications of AI from a human-centric perspective that lends itself toward hope. Kristi succinctly defines AI Anxiety before exploring sources of it. She then gives the reader suggestions for coping with AI related anxiety and includes a framework for navigating the world of emerging technologies (of AI and beyond). If you’ve found yourself anxious about AI, curious about AI’s impact on society, or optimistic about ethical AI implementation and innovation, make sure to check out Kristi’s post AI Anxiety: Calm in the Midst of Change.
Why Sleep Matters
You don’t want to sleep on the job, sleep on your responsibilities, or sleep on that new record…But if you don’t actually sleep (like overnight) and give yourself a chance to rest, you’re more likely to sleep in other areas of your life instead. That’s why for the past few weeks we’ve been giving you tools to Assess Your Sleep Hygiene and to Improve Your Sleep. Catch Part III of our sleep series this week as we’re doing a deep dive on the importance of sleep including a number of resources for further reading - learn more about why sleep matters today.
Featuring Nas’ NY State of Mind
Improving Your Sleep Hygiene
If you’re daydreaming of turning your phone off and sleeping with abandon, then this week’s post is for you! Check out Future Full of Hopes tips, strategies, and suggestions for Improving Your Sleep Hygiene, featuring Electric Relaxation by A Tribe Called Quest
Assessing Your Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is an essential part of our health and mental health, yet it seems like we seldom consider what habits and hygiene we maintain around our sleep. If your head doesn't spend enough time on the pillow, you typically have bags under your eyes and your caffeine addiction is thriving - then you might benefit from a sleep hygiene review. Featuring the Beastie Boys’ No Sleep Till Brooklyn.
Battle for Yourself
Check out Part 3 of our series based on themes from Kendrick Lamar’s Meet the Grahams. Are there battles in your life that you’re facing? Learn about Future Full of Hope can help.
What if You’ve Raised a Horrible Child?
Last week we kicked off Part 1 of our 3 Part exploration of themes from Kendrick Lamar’s single Meet the Grahams. Check out Part 2 this week as we explore the experience of a parent who’s wrestling with their sense of identity in response to their child’s decisions
Father’s Day for the Adult Children of Absentee Fathers
For the next three weeks, and in context of Father’s Day on Sunday 6/16, we’re going to explore themes from Kendrick Lamar’s single Meet the Grahams. Beyond the battle between Drake and Kendrick, Meet the Grahams paints a vivid picture of children with absent fathers. Check out this week’s read as we explore the impact that absentee fathers can have on their adult children and how therapy can help.
Coping with Travel Anxiety
Are you excited about travel plans for the summer? Or maybe nervous about them already? Sure, when Fergie travels, it’s glamorous - but for many travelling can be quite anxiety inducing! Check out our blog this week as we’re exploring travel anxiety and giving you some tips to cope!
Make This Summer the Best One Yet!
Does it feel like summer in your part of the world!? Summer is indeed upon us: schools are out on summer break. The cicada apocalypse is buzzing throughout the south. Pools are opening, grills are firing up…summertime is here! Students are celebrating the beginning of summer break. Parents are either thrilled for the summer fun or scared to have bored kids at home for a few months. Others are planning their summer adventures and deciding what they want to accomplish before autumn. Regardless of your life stage and life choices, there are a few things you can do to help you have an amazing summer. And of course, it wouldn’t be summer without the all-time summertime classic - Summertime. So adjust the base and let the Alpine blast and read our tips that can help you have a great summer!