Mental health has been something that has had the ability to evolve over the years. It’s important to consider that today’s society has changed, and as generations changed the stigmas have as well. I am a huge advocate in mental health as I have also been struggling with mental health myself. Here are a few…
We have all experienced drama some time in our lives, whether it be naive childhood disputes or a long-standing grudge. Although drama is most commonly present in friendships, it is not uncommon to find these difficult situations in professional, romantic, or other types of relationships. The term “drama” refers to issues or disagreements arising within…
The Elephant Rope is a well known parable with many different versions told all around the world. Because of its eye-opening message, I decided to re-tell the story and remind everyone (including myself) on what we can learn from this simple parable. The Elephant Rope: a re-telling of the parable: A young man was strolling…
Maturity is a concept that, as we reach the brink of adulthood, we are more likely to come face to face with. What is different between an immature child and a mature adult is the ability to handle ourselves and our emotions. Maturity in the emotional/mental state that comes from reaching a stage in our…
There’s a line that separates productive efficiency with diminishing productivity in any work session. My personal favourite method to limit that diminishing productivity, to capture my optimal attention and focus is the Pomodoro technique. Pomodoro has 5 Steps. Ready a to-do list and a timer. Set the timer for 25 minutes, and completely focus on…
As time progresses and we all suddenly find ourselves in high school or as adults, something that never changes is expectations. It seems as if they follow us everywhere, always lingering at the back of our heads as a quiet voice. Those expectations are set by ourselves or come from our parents, friends, teachers, and…
“Be the bigger person” is a phrase that adults commonly say to kids at a young age, teaching them that they must always be “bigger,” more forgiving, kinder, and more charismatic. Although this phrase may sound fine, there are a lot of deep-rooted problems that come with the phrase. Sets kids up for failures This…
Picking the right high school to go to can be very overwhelming. I’m currently in grade 9. Therefore, this year, I had to decide whether I wanted to go to my designated high school, or apply to a different one. Here are all the reasons why I chose to put in a request to transfer…
On average, 30 million people each year attempt to learn a new language. From experience and observation, learning a new language intrigues people. While doing so, people often expect rapid results. In reality, learning a new language requires time, dedication and patience. Set Realistic Goals According to research, some of the easiest languages to learn…
As Covid increased mental health problems. I, like many others, deal with everyday troubles, as well as long term troubles, of society. Troubles such as a conflict with a friend/classmate, or less complex troubles such as picking what to wear that day. So here are a couple of ways I learned to minimized the stress.…
“Love yourself in every possible way” are the littlest words that could teach us a lot about the significance of reflecting on our capabilities and strengths. I believe a lot of people sometimes underrate their potential as their minor flaws become dominating in their thoughts. I have experienced this feeling before various times, but now…
As February is Black History Month, here is a list of 5 nonfiction/fiction books, (in no particular order) that are essential to read, before the month ends (or anytime during the year!). White Fragility – Robin DiAngelo This book is one of many books that I will constantly recommend to others. In it, the author…
The gym is a great place to try new things and challenge yourself, but that can be difficult if you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing. The fear of being stared at and judged is hard to overcome, but it will get better once you realize that people are usually too busy focusing…
Its the first month of 2022! I don’t know about you, but with the fresh start of a new year, I find that it is a great time to revisit those important habits and routines. Oftentimes, we start off the new year with tons of hope, goals, and wishes, but whether or not we achieve…
It may be hard to believe, but we are already halfway through the first month of 2022. Many people take the new year as a time to turn over a new leaf—to quit their bad habits and start afresh. Unfortunately, the vast majority are unsuccessful in creating lasting change. I know I’ve certainly broken a…