Mental Health

Working from home during winter can be a bummer. The weather is terrible, it’s cold, and all you want to do is sit on the couch. You’re more isolated and likely to get into a rut, feeling the winter blues. Sound familiar? It is an all-too-common problem to feel blue during this time, especially for […]

In a world molded by COVID-19, many people spend more of their lives online. For those that work remotely, the gap between their online and personal lives intersect closer and closer.  When work and relaxation happen under the same roof, the line between what defines a personal space and a work environment blurs. To create […]

Living in a fast-paced environment in Canada while attending school and work can be overwhelming. Especially while you hold your Starbucks coffee, balance a yoga mat and check your social media accounts, all of which can make your mind feel cluttered. Even though these tasks are important to one’s health, they can sometimes complicate life. […]

With Remembrance Day approaching, we should recognize those who have served our country and thank them for everything they have done for us. Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, is celebrated every November 11th at 11 a.m. Through a moment of silence. Canadians use this day to remember the war and military sacrifices made to […]

It can be challenging to stay fit while also focusing on your studies, especially as you enter high school, university, or college. Achieving or maintaining a certain level of fitness is not impossible, however. There are many options students can take to stay fit during the school year, such as taking advantage of the school […]

Self-care has become a buzzword in the mental health sector, where it promotes the importance of taking time for oneself. It is not selfish to take some time for oneself, but it can often be taken for granted in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, different techniques and strategies can be supportive based on individual preferences.  Self-care […]

Public safety measures intended to contain the spread of Covid-19 have had a detrimental impact on people’s social lives. According to a survey in May 2020 by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, 60% of post graduate students felt worried 70% felt stressed, isolated, or anxious. However, we have some tips that will make this […]

Are you feeling unsatisfied with your job? Or wondering what you can do to rekindle the passion you used to have for your work? This article will help you love your work again or decide if it’s time to go. Be the Coworker You Want at Your Job It can be easy to complain about […]

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but also stressful one as well. For some people, socializing can be anxiety-provoking, but luckily there are tools and techniques that can help combat those feelings. Social anxiety, as defined by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), is being fearful of social situations due to […]

If you haven’t read part 1 of this article series, check it out here! So, you did everything you could to prepare ahead of time, but you’re still feeling stressed out. Don’t worry, there are still more effective ways to overcome your stress and recover. We’ll cover a couple of them here in part 2, […]

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year…right? If you usually spend the holiday in a frantic blur, you’re not the only one. Too many of us feel pressured to do everything. We decide that we’re going to manage every event we’re attending and make three turkey dinners on top of that. If we […]

Did you know that it is possible to suffer burnout from job searching? Common signs of job search burnout include feeling overwhelmed or stressed by simple tasks, poor health, being more irritable and frustrated than usual, and a lack of social interaction. Though job searching can be a daunting task for any student, new graduate, […]