Build on your strengths rather than weaknesses, as this will help you achieve greater satisfaction and success. You should not ignore your weaknesses, but by prioritizing your strengths, you can achieve naturally higher levels of achievement as well as personal and professional happiness.
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Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 7
Karin Jordan, Ph.D.Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 6
Karin Jordan, Ph.D.Instead of stress eating to find comfort or destruction in food, engage in healthy behaviors, such as taking a break and going for a short walk, listening to music, watching a movie, talking to someone/calling a friend. Do not keep comfort food around, it will be too tempting and hard to resist.
Graduate Assistant, Jiaxuan Lily Wang, Performs at Carnegie Hall After International Award Wins
Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 5
Karin Jordan, Ph.D.Remember, spending time staying connected with family and friends, (in person and through social media), is important for graduate and professional students. Not only does it serve as personal support, it can reduce stress and anxiety and create a sense of belonging and happiness.
Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 4
Karin Jordan, Ph.D.Trust yourself, your gut feelings are a gateway for security. If a person or place does not feel safe trust your gut. Be clear what your boundaries are. Remember, it is better to be cautious and trust that gut feeling when your safety might be at risk.
National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 15-19, 2025)
National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) was established by the National Postdoctoral Association to annually celebrate the substantial contributions that postdocs make to academic research and scholarship. Universities and research institutes all over the country hold special events in recognition of postdocs during NPAW. This year, NPAW will take place September 15 – 19.
Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 3
Karin Jordan, Ph.D.Although it might be easier to grab a candy bar, eating healthy food and snacks will help improve your health and well-being. Healthy foods are fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, yogurt, and protein. Junk food like candy bars are loaded with sugar, salt, and fat, while healthy foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein for well-being and energy.
Assistant dean and graduate assistant collaborate to grow summer research opportunities program to new heights
The Ohio State University’s Graduate School announced the successful completion of its 2025 Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP), celebrating a cohort of 40 undergraduate students who spent the summer immersed in a world-class research environment. The program, which concluded with a research symposium and closing reception, is a critical initiative aimed at providing students interested in graduate school with a pathway to graduate education.
Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 2
Karin Jordan, Ph.D.Your tuition pays for the gym facilities on campus. Take advantage of them before and between classes. Going regularly to the gym has many health benefits, such as physical (cardiovascular health, muscle strength, better sleep, etc.) and mental (mood, stress, etc.). In addition, it creates opportunities for social engagement.
Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 1
Karin Jordan, Ph.D.As a new graduate or professional student, remember that it will take time to adjust. It can be a significant transition, with rigorous academic demands, financial stress, isolation (as family and friends do not relate), self-doubt (imposter syndrome), stress, and anxiety. Embracing the challenge, you will find your footing, leverage resources, learn, and grow.