Wellness Wave Wisdom

By Agne Bolsakova, Mental Health Counselor Does procrastination sound familiar?  If it does, you probably know that it can be a big obstacle to timely completion of assignments. Procrastination is an act of avoidance. It results in more stress, more overwhelm, and missed opportunities. To address it, it might be helpful to ask yourself: “What am I avoiding?”  Does the task in front of you seem too big and overwhelming?  Are you afraid to fail?  Are you a perfectionist hesitant to approach the project because you may not meet your own expectations?  Tips to confront procrastination: Start by reframing negative perceptions about the task and/or yourself.  Break down larger assignments into smaller chunks and focus on starting the first step.  Create a reward system for yourself for completed tasks.  When you take a break, set a timer so a 10-minute break does not turn into a 30-minute one.  Refrain from surfing the internet or social media duri...

  The Student Services building, located on the Oceanside campus, houses MiraCosta's Student Health Services. Your mental health matters; MiraCosta can help By Amy Eager The start of a new school year amidst COVID-19 and the delta variant can be extremely stressful and mental health issues may often get the better of many individuals. MiraCosta College offers many options and pathways to support students during the semester through programs such as Campus Assessment Resources and Education (CARE) and MCC’s mental health services. According to Johns Hopkins Mental Health Disorder statistics, living with mental health issues is not an uncommon occurrence as about 25% of adults in America live with these issues. The Imagine America Foundation found that about 40% of college students live with mental health issues at any given year. The Association for Psychological Science claims that the stigma around mental health and reaching out for help can still be a barrier. MCC encourages i...

  By Carolina Moxley, AMFT Are you experiencing concerns or mixed feelings about reintegration post quarantine? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Our counselors will be hosting a safe space for students to explore feelings and challenges around re-integrating and reconnecting socially post pandemic on Wednesday, July 14, 3pm-4pm.  Email cmoxley@miracosta.edu for Zoom link and/or check out some of Carolina's great advice here: Start Slow If you feel pressured to resume the busy schedule or level of productivity that you had pre-pandemic, realize that it will take time for your nervous system to adjust to a faster pace of life. Even when we desire to socialize or work more, it's normal for us to feel exhausted by any drastic increase in activity and environmental stimuli. When possible, give yourself permission to ease back into social engagement little by little. This may mean having shorter or fewer outings if you're feeling overwhelmed. It may mean socializing with only 1 or 2 friends a...