March 2, 2023

By Simone Figueroa, Co-Founder and President, U-Thrive Educational Services   The Negativity Bias is a psychological phenomenon in which humans give more weight to bad experiences than good ones. Evolutionarily, this phenomenon was advantageous and helped keep us alive when there was an imminent physical threat to our existence, such as a tiger rustling in the bushes. …

Recognizing Negativity Bias and Cultivating Positivity Bias Read More »

By Simone Figueroa, Co-Founder and President, U-Thrive Educational Services   Over the last decade the term Mindfulness has become a “buzzword” but what does it actually mean? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, the father of mindfulness in the western world, mindfulness is “paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” This definition is …

3 Simple Tips to Increase Mindfulness in Daily Life During COVID Read More »

By Simone Figueroa, Co-Founder and President, U-Thrive Educational Services   When I was in college, “I’ll be happy when…” was my mantra: I’ll be happy when I get an “A” on that test, I’ll be happy when I’m in a romantic relationship, I’ll be happy when I land that summer internship. But each and every time …

How to Help College Students Overcome the “I’ll Be Happy When…” Syndrome Read More »

By Simone Figueroa, Co-Founder and President, U-Thrive Educational Services   In the article Why Focusing on College Students’ Mental Health is a Must Do, Not a Nice to Do, I shared why it is imperative for higher education institutions to prioritize student mental health and offered solutions on how to proactively do so. However, it is also important …

The Rise in College Student Mental Health Issues Read More »

By Simone Figueroa, Co-Founder and President U-Thrive Educational Services   When I first went to college in 2009, I struggled. From the outside looking in, my life looked “perfect” and it appeared I was happy and thriving. I was getting straight “A”s, I had joined a sorority and made new friends, and my family back home …

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