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This week, I want to give a shout-out to all retail workers assisting customers during this Tax-Free Weekend...

I know what you’re thinking…what can a fortune cookie possibly tell us about ourselves? Well, I’m glad you asked...

Now that summer is almost upon us, many of you may be scrambling to decide what career you would like to get into...

By not “finishing strong,” you cheat yourself out of developing self-discipline to help get you through situations that may not be fun or beneficial....

First, we must uncover the reasons behind waiting until the last minute to do things. I sometimes relate all too well to the joke above, especially when it comes to writing novels...

There are many things to take into consideration when preparing for tests…nutrition, adequate rest, time management, and preparation. Let’s look at these a bit further...

There are five C’s that are needed to get understandable communication across. They are clarity, conciseness, coherence, completeness, and courtesy...

Just like how we talked about finding the perfect place to volunteer your time, talent, and money last week, nonprofit organizations need the same consideration...

I’m sure you have noticed the theme for this week…giving. Not only with money but also with yourself. I have always said the world needs your kind of you...

Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. Here we are--the last day of February. How is that even possible? Just...

Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. We have come to the end of the first month of 2025. I hope your January was...

I believe that classical music, especially that of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is some of the most chill music ever.

Your “homework” this week is to find a fabulous recipe and drop it in the comments at the end of the blog for me to post next time.

Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. We have made it through the first full week of school here in Knoxville, and...

A smile can ease the anxiety of someone else who may be just as nervous as you. It can also help you start a conversation with others and see what you might have in common.

This workshop demonstrated how journaling can be a beneficial tool in students’ daily lives to relieve stress, make themselves feel better, or even just keep track of their thoughts.

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, shares something in common with many of you. She and her siblings were in foster care until she was 5 years old.

High school graduates, you’ve made it through 13 years of education and are now ready for the next step.

It is easy to let negativity overwhelm you, but I encourage you instead to change your thought process and keep moving.

Sometimes we get so bogged down with the weight of having to make a decision that we forget how to wisely make these decisions.