I failed, now what?

By Dr. Funke Oladimeji Everyone who has attempted any noteworthy cause has experienced failure. But what makes it so hurtful is when you put your “all” into that cause (an application, assignment, career, exam, job, relationship) and failed. This brings about negative thoughts that increase fear, anxiety, or ideas that you are not good enough…

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Mindshift

NOTE: This is the 1st of a 2-part series featuring about overcoming setbacks. Failure should never mean “the end,” only an opportunity to learn, adjust and grow. Read on to see what we mean.  By Dr. Gabriel Williams  At some point in your life, you will come face to face with failure (if you have…

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Success A to Z: Part 2

By Nilsy Rapalo  This is the second installment of tips on success by Wellness Coach Nilsy Rapalo. Click here for tips from Day 1. Nilsy Rapalo is the owner of Wellness & Beyond. Rapalo specializes in helping individuals discover their “underlying automatic commitments” (UACs) keeping them stuck in mental places that make change difficult. For…

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Success A to Z: Part 1

By Nilsy Rapalo  This is the first installment of tips by Wellness Coach Nilsy Rapalo. Check-in Wednesday for Part 2! Nilsy Rapalo is the owner of Wellness & Beyond. Rapalo specializes in helping individuals discover their “underlying automatic commitments” (UACs) keeping them stuck in mental places that make change difficult. For more advice, be sure…

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Start with an Advantage

  It’s never too early to plan for your future.  That’s why CofC’s Graduate School is inviting you to a moderated discussion with Professor Cherisse Jones-Branch – Dean of the Graduate School and the James & Wanda Lee Vaughn Endowed Professor of History at Arkansas State University. During her talk, Dr. Jones-Branch will share what’s…

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Put it in Reverse

By Launchpad Staff Welcome to Cougar Nation, Class of 2024! It is our sincere hope that you are adjusting well to what’s currently the “new normal,” for all of us here at CofC. As the second week of your freshman year gets underway, we encourage you to consider what it means for you to “begin…

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