What if the key to thriving through academic stress isn’t just working harder—but practicing gratitude?

In this episode of Campus Chronicles, I sit down with Earl Kapule, founder of The Gratitude Mindset, to explore how shifting your focus can transform your outlook on life.

Earl’s story is one of resilience, from battling rejection in a decade-long solar sales career to a life-changing accident that led him to the power of gratitude. We dive into how his chaotic upbringing and personal struggles shaped his philosophy and why gratitude isn’t just a feel-good buzzword, but a powerful tool for mental and emotional well-being—especially for students.

Earl shares how incorporating small practices, like five-minute daily reflections and “vibe checks,” can help rewire your brain from stress to appreciation. He breaks down why this mindset shift is scientifically proven to boost happiness and combat anxiety, offering practical tips for making gratitude part of a student’s daily routine.