WELCOME to the Just Be…mental wellness website. The purpose of this website is to provide you with information that will aid and help you succeed during your time in college and beyond. One of the practices that research shows to enhance individual wellness is journaling, or rather taking a moment to stop, reflect, and plan. Additionally, research suggests that journaling can enhance social comfort and increase interpersonal skills such as talking (conversation), listening, and forming relationships (Pennebaker and Graybeal 2001). Our hope is that as you start this academic year, you will consider taking time to journal, reflect, or add a reflective practice that suits you.
October 12, 2026 – October 18, 2026
This Week’s Theme:
Know your limits! Being busy isn’t a badge of honor. Mental breaks fuel success. You can be kind and still: set limits and boundaries; disagree and stand up for yourself; put yourself first and practice peace.
Boundaries are essential for self-care. Accept that you cannot be all things to all people.
Journal Prompt: How can you tell when you’re doing too much? What does it look like to say no with kindness?
Vibe: Just Be… Balanced
Research says: Overcommitment is a top contributor to burnout in college students (American Psychological Association, 2022).
Campus Highlights:
- KSoW Wellness Wednesday – 10/14/26 CCB Wellness Space 6pm-8pm
- FAB Fall Fest – Centennial Green 4:30pm-6:30pm
Engagement Question/Prompt: You get one day off – no classes, no work, no obligations. What are you doing? (Naps are totally valid!)
