On this show, I provide students a moment of peace, meditation, and prayer, in the midst of the stressors of applying to college or law school, studying for exams, and juggling competing work and family obligations. As the owner and founder of S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting, and the first lawyer in my family, I am passionate about helping students through the college and law school admissions process in a way that helps them break down generational barriers, gain confidence, and feel supported through community.
I want to thank you for showing up today and carving out just a few minutes of your time to center and listen to yourself and what you need. Prayer is such a powerful way to stay connected to your faith, whether that's a Judeo-Christian faith, or whether you simply want to focus on this as a time for meditation and self-reflection.
Welcome to MindFul Prayers for Students
Hosted by Sydney Montgomery
You Are Not Alone
Season 1 | Episode 24
Today I'm going to be talking to you about encouragement, staying motivated, and the fact that you're not alone in your journey.
Managing Disappointment
Season 1 | Episode 23
I want to talk to you about disappointment and staying encouraged, especially when you feel stressed about grades and test scores.
Women Empowerment
Season 1 | Episode 22
Today I'm going to be talking about a special empowerment message for women.
Feeling Trapped
Season 1 | Episode 21
Sometimes we feel like we are trapped. This entrapment can be physical or emotional.
Rebuking Negativity
Season 1 | Episode 20
Sometimes when we think and we hear negativity, it can be easy to be discouraged. But our God is big and our God is great and He is able to do exceedingly more than we can imagine.
Loving Yourself
Season 1 | Episode 18
I want to talk about the power of our words. The power of speaking love and kindness over ourselves.
The Pressure to Succeed
Season 1 | Episode 17
I have been talking with a lot of first-generation students and my Barrier Breakers group about the pressures we sometimes feel as the firsts in our families. Feeling like we have to succeed because our whole family is praying for us and expecting from us.
Hope in Uncertainty
Season 1 | Episode 16
I'm going to be talking to you about hope in uncertain times. Uncertainty can cause feelings of confusion, anxiety, dread, and disappointment.
Having Faith
Season 1 | Episode 15
I'm going to be talking to you about having faith. Faith is so tricky because I feel like sometimes it can feel like we're on a faith rollercoaster.
Grace on Good Friday
Season 1 | Episode 14
On this Good Friday (2021), I am reminded of how good God's grace is. That Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice and gave his grace to us.
Motivation and Essay Writing Tips
Season 1 | Episode 13
The first thing that I want to speak on is motivation. I know I always feel like I have so much on my to-do list and sometimes it can be hard to motivate myself, to push through that very next task to get it done.
Taking a Break
Season 1 | Episode 10
If you're feeling really burned out from studying, if you're feeling like, I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. Take a break.
Being There for Others
Season 1 | Episode 9
In this episode, focus on being there for others and showing up for others.
Peace During Exams
Season 1 | Episode 7
Today, I just wanted to take a moment to pray for all the students who are studying for exams or taking exams, and that they might find peace and confidence, wisdom, joy, and assurance in this moment.
Speaking Positivity
Season 1 | Episode 6
In today's mindful prayer for students, I talk about the power of our words and the power of speaking love and kindness over ourselves.
Staying Encouraged When Times Are Rough
Season 1 | Episode 5
In this mindful prayer for students, I'm praying that you stay encouraged and push through, even when things are hard.