I’ve been fascinated by Wim Hof and his method that consists of hyperventilating and cold exposure for years. After a few days I went from holding my breath for just 50 seconds to 3 full minutes! I can also now stand is very cold water for minutes without shivering and while remaining calm and relatively … Continue reading The Wim Hof Method: Controlling Your Unconscious Through Cold Exposure and Deep Breathing
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3 Ways to Score your Dream Internship
For many students, right now is crunch time to find an internship for the summer. I have had a few great internships during my time at MSU and here is how I got each of them. Knock on Doors - Diebold Inc. In an attempt to find a job near my girlfriend’s hometown, I printed … Continue reading 3 Ways to Score your Dream Internship
How to Hike Away a Hangover
As a senior at Michigan State, I have had my share of hangovers. Here's my guide to beating your hangover in a non-traditional way. Get out of bed. This is an obvious first step but is often the hardest. You can do it! Water, water, water. Eat a pile of scrambled eggs. I loosely define … Continue reading How to Hike Away a Hangover
Master Your Self-Talk: Treat Yourself How You Want to be Treated
The way you speak to yourself is extremely impactful. It is not uncommon for us to be our own harshest critic. While that is true, we also have the power to lift ourselves up like no one else can. Be careful who or what you blame. When things aren't going well, it is easy to blame yourself. … Continue reading Master Your Self-Talk: Treat Yourself How You Want to be Treated
How to Travel on a College Budget
As I put the finishing touches on my college career, I am noticing that some of my peers see traveling as a cost prohibitive activity reserved for a select few. I am not rich, and I travel often. Here is how I manage to do it.
Hack Your Happiness
We all get down sometimes but it's important to avoid letting bad moments turn into bad days. Here are some of my favorite ways to bring a little extra happiness into my life. Get Your Heart Rate Up Something as simple as doing 10 jumping jacks or push-ups often gives me enough of a boost … Continue reading Hack Your Happiness
Meditation 101: Why and How
I have always been obsessed with self-improvement. At the request of my dad I compiled this information on meditation. I then decided to share it here in hopes that it encourages some of you to give meditation a try. To date, the daily practice of meditation has facilitated the greatest positive shift in attitude I have ever experienced. I believe it can help you as well.
