Thrive Thursdays


computer cartoon
Pranay Kolukuluri | September 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence can be many things, but will it really replace human contact? Sometimes, a more personal touch is more helpful than a cool chatbot.

Hobbies Cartoon
Gia Burnett | September 11, 2025

When you're feeling overwhelmed, squeezing in one more thing might be the answer.

studying with caffeine cartoon
Daniel Singer | September 04, 2025

With the first round of exams around the corner, students might turn to caffeine to keep them studying. Learn about the effects of caffeine and how it may help or inhibit your studying abilities.

Studying versus burnout cartoon
Robert Rabkin | August 28, 2025

New classes means new material to study and master. To maximize studying and avoid burnout, its not always best to pull long shifts at the library.

Roommates Cartoon
Anonymous | August 21, 2025

With the start of a new year, new living situations can cause stress. Whether you are rooming with a friend or someone new, here are some tips to live peacefully together!

First Impression Cartoon
Benjamin Laski | April 17, 2025

First impressions can feel like a social minefield—especially when you’re not sure how others truly see you. But can we really control how we're perceived, or are we just guessing? Here's how impression management shapes...

Helicopter Parenting Cartoon
Karis Hong | April 10, 2025

Growing up with helicopter parents meant every grade, every decision, and every misstep felt like life or death. But when that control fades, and anxiety takes its place, how do you rebuild confidence and take control of...

Overthinking Cartoon
Sabrina Guardino | April 03, 2025

Ever walked out of an exam replaying every mistake, convinced you failed? That spiral of 'what ifs' is counterfactual thinking—often destructive, but when used right, it can push you toward success. Here’s how to make...

Doom Scrolling Cartoon
Ava Lopez | March 27, 2025

Doom-scrolling feels harmless—just one more post, one more video. But what if it’s rewiring your brain, numbing your emotions, and trapping you in a cycle of instant gratification? The real cost might be more than you...

Hypochondria Cartoon
Anonymous | March 20, 2025

One search. A harmless symptom. Suddenly, you're spiraling down a rabbit hole of worst-case diagnoses. For some, this isn’t just a passing fear—it’s illness anxiety disorder, where every symptom feels like a ticking...

 

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