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January

3 Essentials for a Stress-Less Semester

Happy New Semester!  It’s that time again to kick off a brand new semester with a fresh start.  When I speak to college students about minimizing stress, I give them a blueprint that shows how to build a solid core foundation that prepares them to stress less and maximize success.  Once you lay a foundation with my core principals, you can build on it as much or as little as you like.  It’s completely up to you.

Below are three essentials for starting a “Stress-Less” Semester.  Use these tips to

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January

Spiritual Stress?

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you were being “attacked” based on what you believe?  I recently had someone try to strongly convince me how right they were about spirituality and how wrong I was!  In these very stressful situations when we are under fire, it’s best to remember that being right is not always the right thing to be.  I’ve written a few quick thoughts regarding the spiritual journey that can help all of us remember that we will not always see eye-to-eye on every spiritual issue — and that’s okay!

Two people can be on the same spiritual journey, but be at two separate places along the journey. Neither place is 

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December

Chad with Jonathan Sprinkles in Los Angeles

Recently back from L.A. … Just a quick post to show everyone a super cool photo with the awesome Jonathan Sprinkles — one of America’s best speakers and one of my amazing mentors!

Be well –

Chad

05

September

Green Grass

I’m working on loads of great stuff this weekend, but still taking some time to relax, renew, and re-energize!  As I’ve been working, I thought about a really great lesson I learned years ago.  It’s some really sage advice from a friend of mine I was talking with one day about people who always think that the “grass is greener on the other side.”  His theory is great:  “If you think the grass is greener on the other side, try watering your lawn.”  Simple and well stated. Brilliant stuff!

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August

The Prescription for Student Success!

Chad is a pharmacist and former college instructor who has seen firsthand the barriers, issues, and stressors that block students from succeeding in college.  Having filled hundreds of thousands of prescriptions during his career — many for stress and stress related issues, he has come to the conclusion that we are a medication nation of extremely stressed out students who are looking for a pill to get on the fast path to success.  Chad gives students the straight talk about relying on prescription medications and other substances.  His program, The Prescription for Student Success, is a fast-acting, medication-free formula that shows students how to have more energy, increase productivity, enhance performance, decrease absences, improve grades, and graduate on time.  Chad’s energy and enthusiasm are sure to energize, entertain, and educate the students at your school.  If you would like to bring Chad to speak to the students at your school, contact us today for booking availability!

06

August

The Past

The past is a memory. Memories are thoughts. Thoughts can be changed. Don’t like something in your past? Change your thoughts.

05

August

The Light

Isn’t it a cool feeling when the flickering light bulb begins to shine brightly and you are able to clearly move your ideas from thoughts into action? You know you’re there when your forehead crinkles, your head tilts slightly to one side, and you think to yourself, “Oh! I get it!” and then you think, “How is it that I …never figured this out before now?”

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July

Stop “Shoulding” on Yourself!

This was my Facebook post from earlier today and I thought I’d share it here as well.  Really important, yet simple stuff …

Should’ve, would’ve, could’ve doesn’t count.  Throw them out the window! 

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July

Help Me!

If this is an emergency, or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (9-1-1), contact a mental health professional, or call and talk to someone at 1-800-SUICIDE.

StopStudentStress.com is not a 24-hour helpline.  We do not have trained professionals to help you during a crisis situation.  However, there are plenty of organizations ready to help you right now … take a look below.

HELPLINES IN THE U.S.A.

Local Authorities (Police, Fire, EMS) – In most areas, simply dial 9-1-1

National Hopeline Network (U.S.A.) -  www.hopeline.com – Suicide Crisis – 1-800-SUICIDE

The Trevor Helpline is the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. All calls are confidential and toll-free from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)

S.A.F.E. Alternatives -  www.selfinjury.com – Self Abuse Finally Ends – 1-800-DONT-CUT

National Domestic Violence Helpline -  www.ndvh.org – 1-800-799-SAFE

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network -  www.rainn.org – National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE

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July

Are You One of The 85%?

MTV and the Associated Press recently interviewed 2,240 college students from 40 randomly selected universities across the United States to explore the emotional health of today’s college students.  If you are a college student, the results are a no-brainer:  College Students Are Stressed Out.  In fact, 85% of college students experience stress on a daily basis.  Sort of like