We're about halfway through the spring semester and if you're anything like us, you might be feeling fatigued already. You're not alone! Burnout is extremely common among university students, especially during periods of chronic stress. On today's episode of C.O.A.C.H., Katie, Avalon, and Rannon discuss three aspects of burnout: how to preemptively prevent it, how to spot the physical and emotional signs of burnout in yourself and others, and how to recover and bounce back than before. Resources:Kosmin, J. (2023, Feb. 3). Stress vs. burnout: Addressing burnout among college students. Malvern: Behavioral Health. https://www.malvernbh.com/blog/burnout-among-college-students/#:~:text=Burnout%20among%20college%20s...Sprankles, J. (2021, Aug. 4). Feeling burnt out? Read these quotes when you need a mental reset. Scary Mommy. https://www.scarymommy.com/burnout-quotes.Wallis, A. (2021, June 16). How to avoid college burnout. Southern New Hampshire University. https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/education/college-burnout. 

Boundaries are an essential part of self care for they foster respect for your time and energy. Knowing how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries allows you to be assertive about your own needs and limitations with yourself and others. If you struggle to say "no" to things or feel overwhelmed by multiple expectations, this episode for you!Resources:Andrade, S. (2021, July 1). Importance of setting healthy boundaries. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/07/01/the-importance-of-setting-healthy-bound...Brown, B. (2015). Daring greatly: How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead. Avery Publishing. 

With the WSUSA elections fast approaching, we'd like to highlight some of the hidden leadership opportunities here at Weber State University! For this week's episode of C.O.A.C.H., Katie, Avalon, and Rannon are joined by a special guest, Ashley Potokar! Ashley is the 2023-2024 WSUSA Student Body President, and today she shares the leadership opportunities available with WSUSA and the Student Involvement & Leadership Office.To learn more about the Student Involvement and Leadership Office's opportunities, visit their website at https://www.weber.edu/StudentInvolvement/. For more information about the upcoming WSUSA elections and how you can run for candidacy, visit their page at WSUSA Election 2024-2025. 

Taking notes during lectures is crucial to students' success, but it doesn't have to be boring! On this episode of C.O.A.C.H., Katie and Avalon welcome new coach Rannon as they talk about how doodling on your notes can actually help you synthesize information and maintain your focus in the classroom.Resources:Academic Peer Coaching Program. (n.d.). Student Success Resources. Weber State University. https://weber.edu/academicpeercoaching/resources.html. Wammes, J.D., Mead, M.E., & Fernandes, M.A. (2016). The drawing effect: Evidence for reliable and robust memory benefits in free recall. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 69(9), 1752-1776. https://doi.org/10.1080/17470218.2015.1094494. 

During the block party, we asked students to write down questions they would like our academic peer coaches to answer. On this week's episode of C.O.A.C.H., join Katie and Avalon as they tackle hard-hitting questions from our very own Weber Wildcats! This week, students ask about how to conquer time management, bad habits, and fears about what's on the test.If you would like to share your story or ask for advice, email us at [email protected].

Where does your time go? On this week's episode of C.O.A.C.H., join coaches Katie and Avalon as they dive into time management strategies to increase productivity and decrease stress this semester. As we discuss different techniques, pause the episode and give them a try!

Welcome back Wildcats! On this episode of C.O.A.C.H., coaches Katie and Avalon discuss four ways to give your motivation a boost as we begin a new semester. If you need help maintaining your momentum, these tips can help! If you would like to meet with one of our coaches to start this semester on the right foot, email us at [email protected]:To further explore the Counseling Center Groups we discussed in this episode, visit the Counseling & Psychological Services Center's website at weber.edu/counselingcenter. 

Join coaches Katie and Avalon as they discuss how you can practice mindfulness to maintain a positive outlook during finals week. To help boost your confidence, our coaches provide useful mindfulness tips and affirmations for when you feel overwhelmed. Good luck on your finals Wildcats and remember . . . you are resilient in the face of challenges!

With finals week right around the corner, Katie and Avalon invite a special guest to join them . . . Steve Morphet, the coordinator at one of Weber State University's testing centers! In this episode of C.O.A.C.H., our coaches ask Steve how to best prepare for a visit to the testing center during final exams. To learn more about Testing Services and the testing centers on campus, visit their website at weber.edu/testingcenter. Reference:TedxTalks. (2017). Extreme Ownership Jocko Willink TEDxUniversity of Nevada [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljqra3BcqWM.

Join us on this episode of C.O.A.C.H. as we wish Saxony goodbye and good luck on her future endeavors. Of course, we couldn't let her leave without sharing some last words of wisdom with us, so take a listen as Saxony shares her insights and final tips for WSU students.