Author Archives: Daniela Garcia-Rojas

About Daniela Garcia-Rojas

A First generation- American and Colombian-American aspiring psychologist focusing on wellness through education, writing about mental health, stress, and mindset. A senior in the Psychology program at UMBC at USG and MC graduate with an Associate of Arts . I also live with physical and learning disabilities, which have shaped my unique journey. I enjoy art, writing, reading, and arts and crafts; I used to swim, horseback ride, and practice archery.

Final Message

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hello everyone, Today is the last post of the semester, and my last post. I will graduate with my Bachelor’s degree at the end of this semester. So, I thought I would reflect and share everything I learned and am … Continue reading →

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Reigniting, Recharging and Reseting: talking about Burnout

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hi everyone! I want to talk about burnout, something we all experience at any age, at any stage and occupation in our lives. Burnout is a state of exhaustion caused by lingering ongoing stress that affects a person emotionally, physically, … Continue reading →

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Colors of Spring

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hi everyone,A few days ago, while outside on my afternoon walks, I was surrounded by cherry blossoms and all their varieties. Other spring flowers matched with the vibrant green plants were in sight, and I became increasingly aware of their … Continue reading →

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Presenting yourself

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hi everyone,I hope you all had a restful and productive spring break. I want to talk more about stress and the surprising ways it affects our health and performance. One of the surprising ways stress affects our health and performance … Continue reading →

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Making studying doable

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hello everyone, As we head toward spring break and mark the middle of the semester, we begin to prepare for midterms or start preparing for finals, projects, and presentations. Studying can be stressful as one struggles to find tips and … Continue reading →

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Getting on track, one step and breath at a time

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hello everyone! As we return to the semester and the academic season, starting or, like me, getting back to a routine can be challenging, as it takes a long adjustment period to establish a routine suited for optimal productivity. The … Continue reading →

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New Year Resolutions, Regrets, and Reflection

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hi everyone! Happy New Year! 🎉 I hope you all had a restful holiday break. Did you make New Year’s Resolutions? I used to make my New Year’s Resolutions too overwhelming and took them too seriously, putting too much pressure … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Stressful times, and Finals

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hello everyone, We made it to December and have reached the last stretch of the semester. We have also gone through Thanksgiving, entering the holiday season. The holiday season seems joyful and cheerful, but it can be hectic. The holiday … Continue reading →

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Refresh your mindset for the rest of this semester and next

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Hello everyone! We made it mid-semester, getting through exams and the intensification of course workloads. Congratulations, be proud of what we have accomplished so far; it is a cause for celebration. Let us take a breath to take in where … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween, Making it Stress-Free!

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Daniela Garcia-Rojas

Happy Halloween everyone, Today is a fun holiday where children can dress up, walk around in the evening to ask for candy, and show off their costumes. Families can also dress up to enjoy the festivities with their children. When … Continue reading →