holidays

Navigating holiday job search can be challenging during this busy time of the year. This can be especially nerve-wracking if you’re in a situation where you recently lost your job. However, there are ways to make the job search easier for yourself and the potential employers and clients you want to work with. Finding seasonal […]

Easter can be a joyous time, but for some, it can also be stressful. University and college students often complete exams or final assignments during this time, and those currently working also plan to work around the Easter holidays. Though these times might be stressful for you, there are some strategies to make this period […]

Ireland holds centuries-old superstitions and unique beliefs. They celebrate New Year’s with many symbolic traditions. Here are some common Irish traditions you can use to ring in the New Year in Celtic fashion. Spring Cleaning Spring cleaning might seem quite early for December or January, but for the Irish, a tidy space = a tidy […]

As the new year is rapidly approaching, it’s always important to take time and reflect on everything you have done this year. This time of year is always best to recognize your successes and failures and decide your goals for the new year.  Reflecting on your year will remind you what you are most proud […]

Nigerians love to celebrate the holidays with faith, family, and food. Immerse yourself in the culture and learn how Nigerians celebrate Christmas! Attend Church Service On Christmas morning, Nigerians attend joyous church services and sing praises and thanks to God. There are also dancing and Christmas carols during services. After service, friends and family share […]

The end of the semester can be a chaotic transition for the holiday season. Here’s how you can destress from school and work and mentally and financially prepare for the holidays. 1. Finishing up exams and Assignments By this time of the semester, most students are feeling drained. A strong effort will help improve your […]

The holidays are a time for showering loved ones with attention and thoughtful gifts. However, as students and early career professionals, our busy schedules make us forget that we deserve a nice gift as well—even if that gift is from ourselves! There is no shame in buying yourself a holiday gift, especially presents that are […]

School’s back with months of caffeine-fuelled study sessions and riveting in-class lectures. Though post-secondary school is an institution of interactive learning and excitable career exploration, it can be a change of pace for students returning from summer vacation. As a result, some students yearn for those relaxing summer days. Sure, summer may be over, and […]

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 […]

Secret Santa is a classic office holiday tradition. Depending on your luck, you’ll either be paired with someone you know really well, or, get stuck with the new temp to whom you’ve said ‘hello’ to maybe once in a team meeting. If this happens, how do you give them a gift they’ll actually like and […]

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 […]

Is this your first year spending the holidays away from home?  Maybe this is your second or third year away, and you want to make it easier on yourself this time around. We know how difficult it is to be away from your friends, family and all of your regular holiday traditions. To put it […]