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Tessa Koller

Writer, Motivational Public Speaker, Health/Well-being & Disability Advocate, World Traveler, and Artist

Since earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2008, Tessa's writing has been published in several national journals and featured in both local and national press. For ten years, she's traveled across the world through Canada, Ireland, and Italy delivering keynote speeches on mental health, wellness, anti-bullying, and holistic living. Her activism for the worldwide disability community attracts global attention. A wellness coach and mentor, Tessa writes to inspire change at tessakoller.com on her blog and for many publications.

@tessakoller @tessakoller

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Community//April 9, 2019

Surprising Ways Social Media Impacts the Mind

//August 28, 2018

When Striving for Perfection Results in a Burnout

Community//August 5, 2018

8 Signs A Friendship Isn’t Worth Your Time, Energy, or Effort

Well-Being//July 13, 2018

How an Unexpected Tragedy Allowed Me to Bond With a Train Full of Stangers

Community//June 18, 2018

This is How Long-Term Negativity Affects Your Mental Health

Community//May 9, 2018

6 Healthy Habits to Include In Your Routine After a Burnout

Community//April 3, 2018

6 Ways to Readjust Your Lifestyle for Restorative Sleep

Community//January 29, 2018

How I Use Words and Phrases to Empower and Enrich My Life

Community//January 23, 2018

How My Joyful and Challenging Moments of 2017 Changed My Life in Phenomenal Ways

Purpose//January 4, 2018

Tough Lessons I Learned in 2017 That I'll Carry Into the Future

Community//November 8, 2017

The Science-Backed Ways to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder

Community//October 2, 2017

What Living with Anxiety Actually Feels Like and How I Manage

Wisdom//September 29, 2017

How Drawing Boundaries With Social Media Can Improve Your Life

Wisdom//September 7, 2017

The Best Advice I Have for Anyone Facing Tremendous Grief

Community//August 8, 2017

My Secrets to Accomplishing Long-Term Goals in Real Time

Well-Being//July 25, 2017

4 Things I've Noticed Since Cutting Back on Time Spent on My Phone

Wisdom//June 14, 2017

What I Wish I could Say to my College Graduate Self: We all share common fears at this transition in life, and here’s why you shouldn’t fear at all!

Well-Being//June 16, 2017

Walking Away From the Jet-Set Dream Career Helped me Find My Real Passion

Well-Being//June 16, 2017

3 Mindsets I Rely on to Maintain Mental and Physical Resilience: Resilience taught me about the importance of not giving up.

Well-Being//February 16, 2017

The Benefits of Quiet Time

Wonder//February 22, 2017

Stay Calm in Any Situation

Unplug & Recharge//February 24, 2017

3 Pivotal Things That Happened When I Stopped Working Obsessively and Took a Hiatus

Wisdom//February 28, 2017

Recognizing Self-Worth in the Present Moment

Wisdom//March 14, 2017

How to Cultivate a Joyful Life Through Simplicity and Minimalism: The Health Benefits of Having Less Stuff

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