Mental Health
Tackling Imposter Syndrome
Starting a new school year can bring a multitude of challenges. Overcoming self-doubt and embracing your potential is key. Here are some strategies to help you conquer imposter syndrome and confidently navigate your journey.
Managing School Stress During Busy Times
Managing many different parts of life places a burden of stress on your shoulders that can sometimes feel unmanageable. As someone who has been through this, survived this and is also currently going through this, here are my top tips!
Taking Care of YOU at ICDC
Attending ICDC offers unparalleled networking and competition opportunities, but prioritizing self-care is essential amid the excitement. This article emphasizes the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health to help you truly Experience the Difference in Anaheim.
DECA Dreamin’ and Academic Gleamin’
Whether you're a seasoned student or a wide-eyed freshman, here's a comprehensive guide to help you kick off the next semester confidently, focusing on academic excellence, DECA success and self-care.
Unleashing Your Potential During Winter Break
Want to make the most out of your break but not sure how? Here are the top six things to put on your to-do list as you take time off to gain the skills and preparation you need throughout the year!
3 Ways to Handle Burnout
Have you ever experienced a case of burnout? If so, it can be a challenging experience. During the school year, we take on many responsibilities and may find it hard to balance work, academics and life with so much on our plate. It is important to find a way to take a break and rest–both physically and mentally–to avoid burnout.
Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable on De-stressing
Check out DECA’s Executive Mentor Roundtable on “De-stressing." Two executives share how stress—good and bad—plays a role in their everyday lives and offer tips and tricks to help you manage your stress in your personal and professional life.
Good Stress, Bad Stress: Find Your Sweet Spot
We all experience stress on a daily basis, but the amount we experience depends on how well we cope with the various stressors in our lives. Here are a few tips to help you identify good versus bad stress and find the perfect balance.
Managing Stress as a Small Business Owner
After six years as a small business owner and entrepreneur, I’ve adapted a few habits and philosophies that have helped me along the way. Here’s what I’ve learned.
5 Tips to Take Your Productivity to the #NextLevel
Schoolwork, volunteering, extracurricular activities, DECA... can you really do it all without endless all-nighters? We think so! Check out five of our favorite ways to level-up your schedules, to-do lists and priorities for peak productivity.
How to Fight Off Zoom Fatigue
Whether it’s trying to combat Zoom fatigue or attempting to deal with the strain and stress that comes from staring at a screen all day, here are three tips to help you de-stress in an age of virtual living.
Work Out the Stress
Today’s teens pack a lot into their busy schedules, which has caused stress levels and anxiety to increase in recent years. D’Andre Vasquez, DECA’s 2019-2020 High School Division President, discusses how he handles the stress in his life and how you can too!