Priya Bakshi

A reflection on the balance between motivation, discipline, and self-care at the start of a new school year, with practical tips for preventing burnout and finding your rhythm.

In this piece, I reflect on my own experiences growing up Indian-American -- navigating discrimination, microaggressions, and the feeling of being caught between two cultures. Through these stories, I explore the weight of a split identity and emphasize how important it is to find wholeness within yourself, even when the world insists on dividing you.

Do you ever feel like you're doing everything right but still running on empty? This piece unpacks the quiet exhaustion that many students carry -- and how to actually start healing from it.