user profile avatar

Rebecca Webber

605

Bold Points

Education

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor's degree program
2018 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Marketing
  • Minors:
    • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      Family Lawyer

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

      Bold Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
      Mindfulness has evolved from a Buddhist practice to a mainstream concept and treatment plan in psychotherapy today. In my bias and inclusivity class, we begin the lecture with a brief, 10-minute mindfulness exercise. In these exercises, my professor walks the class through breathing exercises, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind. With the anxieties of law school applications, senior year, and returning to in-person classes, these exercises have changed my life by forcing me to pay attention to the present moment. In these 10 minutes, I am able to recognize and become aware of my thoughts and feelings. I have also learned to accept my thoughts and feelings rather than suppressing them. This helps me manage any negative thoughts or feelings that come up instead of becoming overwhelmed by them. I believe that practicing mindfulness is a practical solution for helping people who struggle with mental health because there are countless resources available for use. In addition, for those who do not have access to therapy or do not find it beneficial, mindfulness can be a viable path to managing anxiety and depression symptoms. Through my experience, I have found that engaging in mindfulness exercises leaves me feeling calm, focused, refreshed, and ready to take on my day. Even after this semester ends, I plan to continue practicing mindfulness to change my habitual reactions and thought patterns and bring in a new perspective.
      Rebecca Webber Student Profile | Bold.org