strengthandwellbei

By: Grace Allbritton and Cristal Velazquez Have you ever started the year with strong resolutions only to feel them fade by February? This pattern is surprisingly common! Studies estimate that around 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail within the first few months of the year (Drakhu, 2023) . But what if part of the reason they don’t stick isn't a lack of motivation, but how we’re approaching them? This blog explores a research-informed approach that shifts from rigid resolutions to...

By Grace Allbritton, Estefanía Cavazos Reyes, and Bella Nieto Lab: Strengths and Well-being Innovation Research Lab (SW-IRL) Blog As the holiday season nears, many students feel overwhelming stress across multiple facets of their lives, making it imperative to pause and reflect emotionally. The Strengths and Wellbeing Innovation Research Lab's cornerstone is to encourage well-being through evidence-based research and education. Research from researchers mentions the connection between mental...