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Tag: reflection

Mental HealthLeave a comment

Getting Out of a Slump

July 6, 2020July 7, 2020 Queenie

Occasionally I find myself in a slump, feeling unmotivated, uninspired, bored, and tired. On one hand, I feel the need to do something to reinvigorate myself and to energize myself, but on the other hand, I have no interest in … Continue reading Getting Out of a Slump

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Capacity Building and Sustainability

June 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Queenie

Content warning: mentions of police brutality, current events, racism. I recently met with my professor about feeling helpless in times of turmoil due to not being able to contribute to movements the way I want to, and not knowing how … Continue reading Capacity Building and Sustainability

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Replicating the Taste of Home

September 22, 2019 Queenie

It has now been about a month since I’ve moved to New York. Whereas many of my peers have felt homesick shortly after moving, I didn’t feel homesick at all. I thought that since New York is a familiar place … Continue reading Replicating the Taste of Home

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The Importance of Mentorship

June 1, 2019 Queenie

When I speak to younger students, I emphasize how important it was for me to have mentors. In their eyes, I was someone who was successful and “made it” on my own. But I clarified that although I did “make … Continue reading The Importance of Mentorship

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Visualizing Your Best Possible Self

May 25, 2019June 1, 2019 Queenie

This is an activity that was adapted from the ‘Best Possible Self’ positive psychology intervention. I used this activity when I engaged with middle school and high school students and it has been a successful creative self-reflection activity. It also … Continue reading Visualizing Your Best Possible Self

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Writing Letters to Yourself for Self Reflection

May 23, 2019May 25, 2019 Queenie

I often get asked “How do you take care of your mental health?” “What is your secret?” And although I wouldn’t necessarily call this a secret, I’d like to share one of my favorite activities for self reflection in this … Continue reading Writing Letters to Yourself for Self Reflection

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