Take a Little Time to Breathe…
Socialization and activities are great and all, but you do need to set aside time on your schedule for just yourself…no appointments, no distractions, just a bit of time for a breather.
Mental Health
What The World Needs Now
I know it sometimes feels that the world is too big and that what you can do wouldn’t make a difference, but you’re wrong. You are exactly what people need.
Safety Precautions During Storm Season
The recent deaths and regional devastation caused by flash-flooding in the wake of Hurricane Helene is a reminder that we all need to take extra precautions during hurricane season.
Protect Your Productivity by Learning to Relax
I believe that classical music, especially that of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is some of the most chill music ever.
Ways to More Easily Ask Your Questions
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 we are supposed to have a back-to-school dance next week. Can you believe it? I hope you aren’t overloaded with homework already, but if you are, you can
Strategies for Back-to-School Success
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.
Teen Workshop: Journaling
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.
Guarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body
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.
Journaling for Better Mental Health
Journals are considered an autobiographical accounting of our lives.
“Milk” Every Moment
I want to remind you that early voting is taking place July 12-27 throughout Tennessee, in advance of the August 1 elections.
