Lately, it has been super cold outside and I find myself refusing to go outside. Currently, I am hunching my body over the heater as a way of keeping warm. Unfortunately, the measures I have taken to stay within the comfort of my warm house are broken as I have to face the cold while…
To be weakened by war means to be unable to sufficiently sustain the country economically and politically. There is a failed attempt to deliver adequate services to the citizens, and often this results in a high mortality rate due to food shortages and a general decrease in public morale because of low development, which limit…
Boredom is when none of the options you have available, appeal to you. It is portrayed by the lack of concentration and restlessness. It is a condition of feeling underwhelmed. Boredom unleashes creativity When you’re bored, your mind ponders. This is because your attention is not centred on anything specifically. Researchers have demonstrated that this…
Dim Sum is the Chinese version of Sunday brunch: served anytime from mid-morning to late afternoon, with various bite-sized portions of food served in small bamboo steamer baskets and lots of tea. It’s a lazy, long meal. Most dishes are very light in flavour, portions are small, and each plate is shared by the whole…
Stood amidst the cynicism, Never quite conceiving how much Loneliness could destroy. Yet it provided to an empty heart. Never was that time brought back. He walked and walked A sigh, a breath of relief, Solemnly cried that hollow dissatisfied heart. Deprived of love, benevolence and condolence “Oh! this social discrimination”. Hollered that wavering soul. Time…
On January 31st 2019, Bell Lets Talk Day occurred in Canada. Bell Lets Talk is an advertising campaign created by the company Bell Canada in order to raise awareness about mental health and to end the stigma around it. By viewing their videos or using their filters or using the hashtag #BellLetsTalk on several different…
Do you have trouble focusing? Can you find motivation to study? I will admit, maintaining focus can become difficult if all you can think is anything but studying. After years of going to school, I have come across a few tips that have always helped me to stay motivated. 1. Vision board Find inspirational quotes…
With the start of the second semester, the cold weather, and early sunsets, February can be a dreary, long month for many of us. Why not take a few moments out of your busy schedule to scroll through this gallery and check out 10 ways to enjoy your beautiful city this month. Click on the…
As a grade 11 student in high school, I often find myself swamped with school work and extra curricular activities. Times when I find myself with an empty schedule are rare. So what do I do when I’ve been given that gift of time? I usually waste it on social media, or maybe by playing…
The end of exam week, middle of winter–it’s not the brightest time of the year. It’s totally understandable if you’re a little down. If life’s been feeling a bit grey lately, try to remember these things and hopefully see a silver lining during this happiness drought. The Colour YELLOW! Everything about yellow screams good…
As I ponder about graduating, I am constantly reminded of the amazing memories I have created over the past years in high school. This poem is a recount of those memories, the failures and the successes, and amazing friendships. My soul is lit by matches, Like an elliptical lantern That succumbs in the light. It…
As youth, we have a lot of opportunities for self improvement. But instead of using out time to improve our lives, we play video games and waste many of those opportunities. We may often feel guilty when purchasing video games online, since we know that the money we are spending on video games could have…
I enjoy sports, I really do, but I got tired of always being the last one picked into a team in gym class, which ruined my love for sports. Thank goodness, after grade 10 in high school, Phys. Ed is no longer a requirement. However, I ended up choosing yoga as one of my extracurriculars…
Meet Fatima Mir Baloch! Fatima Mir Baloch is a grade 12 student at Western Canada High School. Since joining Youth Are Awesome this year, Fatima has written captivating posts. I am pleased to introduce her as our newest blogger of the month! Last week, I was able to sit down to have a quick chat…
Taking care of your body and your mental health should be set a priority. Especially with school, it is easy to get stressed and this can affect your health in negative ways. The lack of maintaining your health can lead to reduced performance, unhappiness, and a lack of focus. Find ways to relax and detox.…