Thrive Thursdays


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...

Substance Abuse Cartoon
Anonymous | March 13, 2025

There is the ever-present problem of substance abuse throughout our nation. It is especially problematic in young adults and teens. However, there is still hope: there are ways to help those who are struggling.

Music and Therapy
Aiden Geleta | March 06, 2025

Have you ever listened to your favorite song and felt every part of yourself relax? Maybe you were in your room, having some quiet time, or in your car driving home from work or school. This calming routine shared by almost...

Procrastination Cartoon
Damian Housel | February 27, 2025

When you have what feels like a hundred assignments hanging over your head, coupled with exams and extracurriculars, it becomes very easy to ignore your responsibilities. Discover how three simple steps can help overcome...

Brainrot Cartoon
Taylor Nadler | February 20, 2025

If you want to find out more about the effects of continuous scrolling through social media, read through this interesting article.

Intelligence Cartoon
Lexxie Padron | February 13, 2025

Hearing about the different types of intelligences and learning about them are two separate things. So, why not do both in this entertaining blog about different approaches to intelligence.

People Pleasing Cartoon
Anonymous | February 06, 2025

Making the lives of your loved ones can seem like a good, altruistic aspect of your personality. However, it can soon derail into something harmful to yourself. Read about the average experience of a people pleaser and its...

 

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