Well-Being Archives

Fall decor and candle - Making the Most of Shorter Days blog cover
Oct 25, 2023
  • Mackenzie Hudson

Making the Most of Shorter Days

As we near the colder weather, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be approaching. SAD is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, most often times during the...

Breast Cancer Awareness blog cover - pink ribbons
Oct 13, 2023
  • Jodi Quemelen

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month, join the Well-Being Collective as we stand in solidarity with those battling breast cancer and aim to spread awareness throughout the ECU community. According to the CDC, each...

Flu Fest 2023
Oct 02, 2023
  • Emma Campbell

FluFest 2023

What is FluFest 2023? FluFest is a yearly on-campus flu clinic event hosted by ECU Health & Well-Being! It is open to the whole Greenville community as well as ECU...

Woman running with sunset - Running for Recovery blog cover
Sep 12, 2023
  • Jodi Quemelen

National Recovery Month: Running for Recovery

September is National Recovery Month! This is an observance that aims to spread awareness of mental health struggles and to provide a supportive space for those who are in recovery...

Eggs with faces drawn on - Impostor Syndrome blog cover
Aug 10, 2023
  • Jodi Quemelen

Are You the Imposter?

Welcome back to Pirate Nation! This month, the CRW Well-Being Collective would like to welcome you back and help you gear up for another great school year. Whether this will...

Woman looking out window - Morning blog
Jun 05, 2023
  • Mackenzie Hudson

Joining the Morning Club: A Guide to Becoming a Morning Person

I don’t know about you, but I am always super jealous of those that can get up in the morning and start their days off with a routine. I tend...

Friends laying on grass and laughing - Smile More blog cover
Apr 12, 2023
  • William Dong

Smile More!

Did you know that smiling makes you happier? Even if it's a fake smile! It is proven that every time you smile, your body releases chemicals that make you feel...

People writing in journals and reading at a picnic table - Small Habits that Make Big Changes blog cover
Mar 31, 2023
  • Alyssa Lawyer

Small Habits that make Big Changes

I have had a lot of experience as a 24-year-old college student and want to share what has helped me the most throughout my academic journey over the past 7...

Woman journaling in nature - Benefits of Journaling blog cover
Mar 14, 2023
  • Ashton Phillips

The Benefits of Journaling

What is Journaling? Journaling is keeping a record of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and more. Your journal can be written, typed, or even drawn. Some journals come with existing prompts...

How to Prevent or Recover from Academic Burnout blog cover
Jan 27, 2023
  • Jordan Godwin

How To Prevent or Recover From Academic Burnout

Academic burnout is when a student feels overwhelmed, unmotivated, exhausted, etc. from school. It can happen at any time throughout the school year from feeling like they have too much...