What is burnout? Although the term is quite often used in various scenarios, most don’t actually understand what it means and what it entails. Simply put, burnout is characterized as emotional exhaustion, a decreased sense of self/accomplishment in one’s job and depersonalization. This trio is what makes up the term “burnout.” Usually, burnout is derived…
A small preface: I think teenage heartbreak is one of the most abstract things in the universe, it doesn’t really make sense that it occurs, since we aren’t trying to love for the long term, and yet, it often hurts more then what we feel when we grow up. The formable parts of years are…
In order to procrastinate from actually doing my physics homework, I was distracted by the law of thermodynamics. Which led me down a rabbit hole of natural disasters, before I stumbled upon the 2003 tragedy that struck Albertan kids. I’ve read about it before, but the only thoughts that consumed me, this time around, was…
French desserts continued and the two-part series concluded! Feast your eyes on this post’s visual serving of treats. Additionally, if you’re tempted to taste some yourself, I’ve also included links to recipes and/or local shops you can support (for those living in Calgary). Here’s a link to Pâtisserie – Part 1 if you missed it…
When I think of my key motivators, not all of them are abstract, ambitious dreams. Many of them are small but tangible details of life, such as feeling the summer breeze or walking in the rain. Appreciating the little things can go a long way. I’ve gathered them into a list, and I hope they…
Once again, most of the Calgary student population is back to online school. I usually lose a lot of motivation at home, and it is very easy to feel down about yourself. That is why I want to share some of my favorite self-help books that I have, currently am, or want to read in…
I love to bake! While I hold cakes and cookies close to my heart, I especially love trying a variety of recipes from a variety of cultures. In fact, it has been even more fun since my family got an electric mixer, and I don’t have to sweat 30 minutes over 1 meringue using the…
Chaos Theory There is a scientific theory called “chaos theory”, which envisions that every single action, choice, and circumstance that you have ever encountered has led you up to this moment. That every little thing, no matter how small it is, could cause enormous repercussions. Like a butterfly’s wingbeat can cause typhoons, chaos theory dictates…
The Past People say that we don’t appreciate something until we realize it’s no longer with us. To come to expect something only to find it gone brings about a certain regret, discoverable only in retrospect, that we failed to properly value something more impermanent and fragile than we had originally believed. In recent months,…
An original free verse poem composed in a stream-of-consciousness style of writing. ________ Fantasy a faraway, unfathomable dream, endless in distant, clouded visions hoping to piece together Fragments of a past unsatisfied, longing to spontaneously create realities of apparent glory, perceived prosperity False landscapes of ostensible fulfillment, imagining ends unbeknownst to our inaction, trying…
With the transition to working from home and continuing school through various online platforms, this can be a difficult time for many students. Finding the motivation to continue schoolwork and do homework from the comforts of our own homes is surprisingly challenging. Although you should practise self-care and take care of yourself by giving yourself…
This past September, my mom, sister, and I traveled from London, Ontario, all the way to Calgary, Alberta, where we would live. It was quite the experience. Now, we’re in Calgary. Things are very different here, in ways that aren’t ever really mentioned. There are obvious changes, but also a lot of smaller details you…
Cultural pluralism is a term used when smaller groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities, and their values and practices are accepted by the wider culture provided they are consistent with the laws and values of the wider society. Over the years, Canada has become more and more open to the idea…
“Dad,” Lucas came home one afternoon with tears in his eyes, “we broke the vase of tulips.” For the last twenty years, I have lived with a sort of guilt that was never to be revisited. The sort that I locked in the deepest, darkest part of the attic. The sort where, in those late,…
At one point in time or another, you’ve probably heard one of two things: Studying while listening to music is distracting. Studying while listening to music helps you focus. You’ve probably also noticed that these two things are completely contradictory. So, this begs the question: should you listen to music while you study? Some people…