YOUNIVERSITY - Pursue Life Fearlessly

After only 2 weeks at ASU, Trey realizes he is not in the right place.  Listen in as he shares his journey to decide to leave after his first semester and why he chose University of Illinois. Trey also shares how he became friends with a roommate who he had nothing in common with by being open, curious and non judgmental.  

Admittedly Sydney Decaro was afraid to travel abroad her junior year. Despite her reluctance she pushed herself to take the risk and along the way she learned some unexpected and valuable life lessons about stress. On this episode of Youniveristy, listen in as Annmarie and Sydney discuss the cultural differences she discovered on her semester abroad, what she learned about the impact stress has on her success and what she is hoping to bring back with her when she returns to study in the US.  

We all struggle to find balance and in college it can be even harder to feel in control of your time. Feeling out of control of your time causes decreased energy and increased stress. This week, Tufts Sophomore Sarah Weiner shares her secret to managing her schedule successfully by making sure she is saying yes to doing things that she really loves.  

While we have things on our to do list that must be done like homework and attending class, when we commit to using our free time doing the things we are passionate about we refuel our tanks and get more energy.

Pay attention to what you choose to say yes to this week and listen for opportunities to say no.

Ever hear yourself saying “I have no choice.” I have to! I’m overwhelmed. There’s no enough time.” College can feel overwhelming and we can feel at the effect of our lives from time to time. When we do, we feel stress, anxiety and disempowered. On this weeks episode learn how to feel more in control of your life and less stressed.

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On this week’s episode of YOUniversity Annmarie interviews Olivia Royal. Olivia shares why she chose to forgo a full ride to Howard to go for her dream school and take on big debt to follow her passion and go to her dream school. Together they talk about predominately white institutions, trusting your gut, believing in yourself, following your dreams, and trusting the money will follow and more.

Today we talk about the importance of knowing HOW to think versus what to think with Dr. Joe Krupnick of The Krupnick Approach.  This big idea reminds you to master your ability to learn to THINK and open your mind as an important and valuable skill in today’s world. Finally, lets not forget to understand what sets you uniquely apart, not just on your college application but in your life. Are you pursuing your authentic passion? These are all questions I am excited to continue to explore with you this week.

Annmarie and Teri talk about parenting, the power of surrender and how to let go and trust your kids to find their own way, even when it goes against your dreams and desires for them.  She shares her heartbreak at the realization that Lucy is ready to quit college to pursue her dreams and reminds us how challenging it can be to balance both strength and vulnerability as a parent.  And Teri shares her belief that with passion, practice and hard work we are all bound to succeed.  Teri pursues her passion very successfully at No Crumbs left https://www.instagram.com/nocrumbsleft/  Check her out.  You will fall in love.

Lucy Hartman shares vulnerabily about her 2 year struggle at school.  After applying early decision and getting into her dream school Lucy quickly relaizes she is only in school to fullfill her moms dream for her to get a college degree.  After two years, and at the harsh realization that she was loosing the thing that made her special, unique and alive and beginning to make herself sick and depressed, Lucy musters up the courage to face the truth and her mom.  Lucy takes us on the journey and into her life as she describes her path and reminds us all that the path to success is paved differently for everyone and the key to your success lies within you and only you.

This week, Annmarie tackles judgment, fear, stress and personal growth in college. Life does not have to be stressful on campus! We learned on last weeks podcast with Robert how his fear of being judged could’ve caused him to miss a huge life opportunity.  What does your fear of being judged hold you back from doing?  Listen in for the difference between rational and irrational fears and how they drive behaviors.  And learn four steps, starting with self awareness, that help you shift from fear to self empowerment.

Mindset, Self-awareness, Courage, Vulnerabilty. These are all the hallmarks of great leaders. How is your life giving you opportunities to build these important life skills?  Today I talk with my son Robert Hannah. We discuss how he naviagted his fear in the airport in South Africa as he is about to miss his one and only flight out and what he learned about himself and his fear of being judged by others.  We learn how powerful midset is and when you change your mind, you change your outcome. Robert talks intimately about what it means to be self aware and his thoughts on creating a happy life no matter how young or old you are.