Mental Health

As companies start devising a back-to-office plan for employees, many students and new grads wonder what a hybrid work model will look like and how they will transition into a unique working environment. Bell is already ahead of the game in terms of its back-to-office plan. We interviewed two Bell employees about what the plan […]

Do you often find yourself mentally and emotionally exhausted at night, with your mind full of intrusive thoughts? Many of us experience prolonged anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions that impact us on a daily basis.  According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness […]

Building unshakeable self-confidence to create your ideal life is what we all strive to achieve. However,  it can sometimes be challenging, especially after experiencing hardships and taking time to piece yourself back together again. It’s a daily practice to show up and be confident in yourself by taking action to achieve the results you want. […]

Are you afraid of underperforming at work? Do you feel that you’re under a lot of pressure to succeed and don’t know how to manage it? Feeling anxious about your work is very common. After all, anxiety is your body’s normal response to a stressful situation. However, being consistently nervous can harm your work performance, […]

“The grind never stops.” Has anyone ever stopped to think about the narrative this statement perpetuates in the workplace? It’s all a part of hustle culture. It might be helpful to draw up a scenario that some may find all too familiar. For instance, the first thing people do as soon as they’ve emerged from […]

The pandemic has thrown everyone off, and many are still trying to cope with the aftermath of restructuring their entire lives. When your home suddenly becomes your new office, the lines between your professional and personal life can become quite blurry. This is why having boundaries in place can help preserve your sense of normalcy […]

With more companies shifting jobs over to be remote, students and recent grads may find themselves opting for opportunities that allow them to work from home. Although remote and hybrid positions are nothing new, this mandatory switch is often hard to adjust to, especially on such a large scale. For those worried about making the […]

Industriousness is the way of the modern world. Whether you’re in school, at work, commuting, doing housework or getting groceries, it seems our generation is always occupied doing something or the other.  While being busy certainly feels productive, it can be difficult to find time for personal projects — smaller endeavours or creative hobbies that […]

Staying fit while being at home takes a lot of self-discipline. It can be challenging to start, and it’s a painful process to stay consistent. The good news is that there are many ways to make it easy and fun. So, how can we stay fit at home? Here are 3 easy ways to help […]

So, you’ve just experienced your first major failure at work. What do you do now? We live in a time where workplaces are more competitive than ever, and the pressure to be perfect can make instances of failure seem earth-shattering. You may feel as if you’ve ruined your reputation, proven yourself incompetent, or lost your […]

The winter is usually hard for most of us and now with quartine measures still in place, it can really put a lot of pressure on your mental health. This is why we’ve put together a quick list of exercises you can do at home to take care of your mental health.   Exercise a […]

One of my most memorable pieces of wisdom is from author Robert Schuller: “Tough times don’t last, Tough people, do.” BUT what defines tough times? A problem for one person may be perceived as an opportunity for another. What are the components of a “tough” person? Do we know how resilient we truly are? Many […]