This viral video was an instant classic because of its tear-jerking characters and the idea that a simple act of kindness can inspire many other bigger acts. Thai communication provider TrueMove H truly made a classic with this commercial because it shows the immense power that we humans have within us to influence and change other people’s perceptions…
The word perception is defined as the way an individual looks at something. It is not the description of how that something is or should be. Perceptions are often based on stereotypical images or traits. As a new immigrant, the diversity Canada has to offer can be quite overwhelming. I confess of having judged people…
This is a guest post from YMCA Calgary. Do you know someone in your community who has done amazing work? Nominate them for a YMCA Peace Medal! We have seen a great deal of generosity, compassion and kindness since this year’s Southern Alberta Flood Emergency. A YMCA Peace Medal nomination is a great way to…
Do you enjoying giving happiness? Even the smallest things in life can truly make a difference. This summer, I was fortunate to be one of the three teens chosen to take part in Coca Cola’s Open Happiness Project. They allowed my organization, Children’s Birthday Miracles, to celebrate our biggest birthday party! Coca Cola rented all…
Remember that dance class you always went to when you were little? Or perhaps was it art class? Sports practice? Science fairs? We all have left something behind in the past in order to make room for new activities; namely, school, work, and… school? Time just doesn’t allow it. However, comic artist Grant Snider illustrates…
If you haven’t heard of We Day before, then you are missing out on some fun. We Day is an education movement for youth around the world to make a difference: lead global change. We Day is run by Free the Children and Me to We as part of We Act, which is a forum…
An incredible Youth Central volunteer and one of our very own Youth Are Awesome bloggers, Sheliza Kassam, started a charity called Children’s Birthday Miracles earlier this year. Every month, the charity hosts a birthday party for less fortunate children at Inn From the Cold. This summer, the Coca-Cola Open Happiness project partnered with Children’s Birthday…
For most of us, it is back to school time. For some people reading, it may be their last year of elementary, or maybe even their first year of junior high. If so, welcome to my blog, I am writing this mainly for you! I’m not going to write the standard back to school/welcome to junior high…
Psychologist Carl Jung once stated that one of the most prominent archetypes in our dreams is the ‘visage’–a representation of the masks we wear everyday. How many of us can remain true to ourselves when facing peer pressure on a daily basis? We’re so conscious of other people’s opinions, we feel that we need constant…
Is IB right for you? Being a recent graduate of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, I simply could not escape the malevolence that the IBO has shadowed over my life: living memories of sleepless days (feeling one’s body turning stone-cold, eyelids accelerating downwards at 9.81ms-2 whist trying to recite Shakespeare’s plays without noticing the frighteningly similar…
1. Stay Organized If there’s anything that sends a student’s course-load spiraling out of control, it’s disorganization. By keeping a few key components organized at all times, it is much easier to stay in control and stress-free. Keep your notes and binders tidy and organized by date and topic, when it comes time to write a…
Junior Achievement is an enriching world-wide program for students from Grades 9-12, from October to March, where students learn important business and life skills such as how to start a business, make a shareholder’s report, work together as a team to produce, market and sell a product/service, divide out wages equally and keep a company’s spirit…
Thinking about getting a dog? There are a few things you need to know first. Firstly, dogs require work and can be expensive, so you need to make sure you are prepared and you are choosing the right breed. This is because different breeds have different energy levels and some can require up to and…
My favorite aspect of tea tree oil lies in its aroma; tea tree oil possesses a piney, minty smell that instantly invigorates me even when I’m exhausted. Waking up is the most difficult part of going to school for me, but with my new homemade tea tree oil scented car freshener, I know I’ll be…
Today, I would like to encourage everyone to volunteer and if you are unsure, this three-minute YouTube video explains it all. You don’t have to start something big every time, so start small and you will love it. Start today 🙂 To volunteer in Calgary, Youth Central is a great place to start. 🙂