The Furman Counseling Center at Barnard College

04/23/2020

11/16/2017

Had a great time at Barnard Health and Wellness day with the students and Millie the Barnard Bear!

10/18/2017

Feel what you’re feeling.

Take deep breaths.

Don’t fixate on reasons.

Create a jar of gratitude.

Move your body.

Turn to trustworthy people.

Remind yourself it’s not permanent.

There are many things in life we can't control—everything from tiny annoyances to tragedies. We can't control if our grandmother gets cancer and passes away. We can't control if we get cancer. We can't control what others think, say or do. We can't control what others think of us. We can't control w...

10/17/2017

“Happiness” is a loaded word: It’s loaded with expectations, hope, yearning, confusion…. You get the idea. What makes happiness feel so elusive usually has more to do with how you relate to the concept than with how you really feel. Here are a few simple adjustments that can help you unleash the happiness within yourself. "
1. Be present

2. Harness difficulty

3. Get connected

4. Turn meaning into action

5. Find purpose

6. Be generous

7. Forgive and let go

8. Overhaul your Habits

9. Nurture positivity

10. Make your body happy.

11. Keep track of your joys

11 ways to tap into the beautiful world around you.