Between Lectures and Life: Real Tools for Balance, Boundaries, and Breakthroughs in College

By Sarah Alexander

Between Lectures and Life Real Tools for Balance, Boundaries, and Breakthroughs in College Between deadlines, decisions, and daily distractions, college students are often expected to "have it all together"--but many are quietly navigating stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue. You''ve got exams, group projects, identity shifts, and somehow you''re still expected to "drink water and stay balanced." This journal gets it. Between Lectures and Life is not a planner. It''s not a to-do list. It''s not asking you to color-code your feelings. It''s your pause button in a world that rarely hands one out. No yoga mat or deep inner peace required--just honesty, snacks, and maybe a little sarcasm. Think of this as your most understanding friend--the one who lets you vent, reminds you to rest, and doesn''t judge if you''re filling this out at 1:00 a.m. in the middle of a dorm room mess. You can show up here in sweats, with a coffee in one hand and burnout in the other. This still counts as self-care. Created by Dr. Sarah Alexander--an educator, researcher, and student support professional with over a decade of experience in higher education--this journal is built with intention, compassion, and real-world insight. It was made for the students who look strong on the outside but feel scattered within. The ones who carry invisible pressures, perform peace, and hold everything together... until they can''t. What''s Inside: Weekly reflections to help you process your thoughts and emotions Practical prompts rooted in mindfulness, boundary-setting, and burnout recovery Affirmations and gentle reminders that validate where you are while guiding you forward Space to build your own definitions of success, peace, and worth Emotional check-ins to track your energy, clarity, and needs each week A midterm "reset" section to regroup, recenter, and reclaim your focus A final reflection to celebrate growth and prepare for what''s next Whether you''re navigating your first year or finishing your last, this journal is your companion for the messy, beautiful, often-overlooked middle--the part between lectures, decisions, deadlines, relationships, identity shifts, and becoming who you''re meant to be. Also: zero judgment if your "journaling setup" is just a bag of chips, a third coffee, and fifteen browser tabs open. This journal gets it. Between Lectures and Life is also the perfect gift for anyone supporting a college student--parents, mentors, resident assistants, counselors, educators, and care providers. It''s a resource that doesn''t lecture--it listens. It doesn''t rush--it reflects. And it doesn''t assume--it holds space. This journal speaks to the truth many students silently carry: "You''re not behind. You''re just tired. And this is your space to come back to yourself." Whether you use it for ten minutes a day or once a week, the goal is simple: to create a rhythm of care, reflection, and restoration in a world that often rewards burnout over balance. Perfect for: Students experiencing academic stress, anxiety, burnout, or transition Students navigating college as the first in their family to do so--carrying pride, pressure, and purpose Gift-givers who want to provide something meaningful, healing, and supportive Campus wellness centers, orientation programs, peer mentors, and support staff Journaling enthusiasts seeking purpose-driven reflection with structure and depth Give yourself--or someone you care about--the space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect. You don''t have to do it all alone. Let this be your reset--real, honest, and entirely your own. Between Lectures and Life is more than a journal. It''s a guided return to self--at your own pace, in your own way.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F67MM5KB
• ISBN13: 9798281016223
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 310 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.0" x 6.2"