Rosemont College is excited to share the newest issue of the Counseling Center series āA Place to Be Seen, Heard, and Supported.ā This weekly reflection highlights the importance of student wellbeing and personal growth. The latest message focuses on the idea of āseasonal shiftā, and how the changing seasons affect our routines and mindset.
Counseling intern Sam Keller leads this thoughtful initiative for the Rosemont community. Through weekly reflections, Sam offers practical insights that help students navigate the challenges of college life. These messages encourage students to pause, reflect, and care for their mental health.
The Counseling Center created this series to support students in meaningful ways. Each message offers encouragement while reminding students that support is always available on campus. The Rosemont community looks forward to hearing more reflections from Sam throughout the semester.
Below is the full message shared with the Rosemont community.
A Seasonal Shift
Hi Rosemont, Sam here!
Something interesting happens this time of year.
The weather shifts, the days get longer, and suddenly everything around us starts waking up a little bit. Many people notice they feel it too: more energy, more motivation, even the urge to try something new.
Psychologists sometimes talk about this as a seasonal shift. When our environment changes, our mood and behavior often shift with it. Spring often brings the feeling of āMaybe I want to switch things up.ā
But hereās the part that doesnāt get talked about as much: trying new things feels a lot better when youāre also grounded in routines that support you.
In mental health, we sometimes call these routines anchors. Anchors are the small, everyday habits that help keep your mind and body steady, especially when life gets busy. For students like yourself, these might be things like getting enough sleep, eating consistently, moving your body, or having time in the week where you can actually unplug and reset.
And letās be honestā¦ those are usually the first things to disappear when life on campus gets chaotic.
Between classes, practices, internships, jobs, social plans, and everything else going on, itās really easy to end up running on very little sleep, skipping meals, or spending hours scrolling without meaning to.
Spring can be a really good time to reset your rhythm a little bit. šøšŖ
Not by completely overhauling your life, but by noticing what actually helps you feel more balanced.
ā¶ļø Maybe itās protecting a bedtime that lets you feel human the next day.
ā¶ļø Maybe itās getting outside for a walk when the weather is nice.
ā¶ļø Maybe itās setting aside a little time each week that isnāt filled with obligations.
New seasons naturally bring growth opportunities. But growth usually works best when itās built on small routines that help you stay grounded.
If this semester has you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you just need a reset, the Counseling Center is always here. You donāt have to be in crisis to come in, sometimes itās just helpful to talk things through with someone and get some support.
The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am ā 4:00pm.
You can reach me directly at samantha.keller@rosemont.edu, or email rosemontcounselingcenter@rosemont.edu to schedule an appointment.
Spring is a season for new things, but itās also a good time to check in with yourself and make sure the things supporting you are still there, too.
A Place to be Seen, Heard & Supported
The Counseling Center is "A Place to Be Seen, Heard, and Supported." The Counseling Center team includes Thomas DeGeorge, PhD, LPC, and Robert Pina, LPC. Together, they bring clinical expertise and a strong commitment to student care. As a result, the Rosemont community receives consistent guidance designed to foster reflection, resilience, and growth.
Explore this weekly series of thoughtful reflections and practical tools to promote student wellbeing featured in the Connections Newsletter by exploring the Counseling Center newsfeed.
