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

By Sarah Alexander

College isn''t just about deadlines and decisions--it''s about becoming. But between exams, shifting identities, emotional burnout, and the pressure to always "keep it together," it''s easy to lose sight of who you are. Between Lectures and Life is your reset button. A permission slip to pause. A space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself--without needing to earn it, explain it, or color-code your emotions. This isn''t a productivity tool. It''s not here to help you hustle harder, perfect your habits, or tick more boxes. It''s here to help you slow down and return to what matters: clarity, steadiness, self-trust. Created for students who: * Appear high-functioning but feel scattered inside * Are quietly navigating burnout, anxiety, or identity shifts * Carry invisible expectations--academically, emotionally, socially * Feel overwhelmed by "what''s next" and crave realignment * Want to rest without guilt and reflect without pressure But it was also created for the professionals supporting them--educators, advisors, counselors, and mentors seeking meaningful tools to help students navigate life transitions, personal growth, and emotional wellness throughout their academic journey. Whether it''s a first-year student learning to stand on their own, a senior preparing to launch into the unknown, or a transfer student rebuilding from scratch--this is for them. And for those guiding them. What''s Inside: 15 weeks of structured support--broken into digestible, empowering sections Weekly themes to help process stress, uncertainty, and change in real time Bite-sized mindset shifts focused on boundaries, burnout, and emotional resilience Check-ins and prompts that build self-awareness without judgment Encouraging affirmations that validate lived experiences A midterm "reset" to regroup, realign, and restore A final reflection to honor growth--not perfection This isn''t about becoming someone else. It''s about coming home to yourself. You don''t need a five-year plan. You need room to ask better questions. To check in instead of check out. To choose yourself again--and again. Perfect for: * Students facing academic stress, identity shifts, or emotional fatigue * First-gen students juggling pressure, pride, and purpose * Those navigating transitions between majors, cities, relationships, or self-concepts * College professionals supporting student mental health, reflection, and personal development * Gift-givers (parents, RAs, mentors, wellness centers) seeking something restorative and real Between Lectures and Life is your reminder: You''re allowed to pause. You''re allowed to feel. You''re allowed to not have it all figured out. Even if your current setup is three browser tabs, a crumpled snack wrapper, and a half-charged laptop--this meets you there. No pressure. Just presence. You don''t need to fix yourself. You don''t need to do it alone. You don''t need perfect timing. You just have to begin. One breath. One page. One honest moment at a time. About the Author: Dr. Sarah Alexander is an educator, writer, and researcher with a doctorate in Educational Leadership. With over a decade of experience supporting students, professionals, and caregivers, her work bridges emotional wellness with real-world reflection. She believes growth doesn''t have to be loud or fast to be life-changing. It can be gradual. It can be quiet. And it can still shift everything. Whether you gift it, share it, or keep it close for the hard days--let this be the space that helps you reset, reflect, and remember: you''re already enough.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F67H8HZ2
• ISBN13: 9798280958524
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 310 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"