Make the most of the summer for wellness and more

Credit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:30:55 +0000

Why do most of us feel happier during the summer? Fresh air, chirping birds, greenery and the smell of colourful flowers are sights, sounds and smells can be uplifting to all. Numerous studies have shown that spending time in nature is beneficial to our health and wellness.

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Engage in creative activities for your health and well-being

Credit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Mon, 02 May 2022 21:23:55 +0000

Have you experienced a feeling of joy and relaxation when you engage in the arts? Creative expressions not only give you temporary bouts of positive emotions but can also serve as an outlet to express emotions of anger, disappointment, shame and frustration.

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When school is the least of your worries: Coping with personal crises

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:58:58 +0000

Some students, especially international students, can face challenges that can range from family crises, political turmoil, and personal, financial or health problems. This can interfere with the ability to concentrate, attend classes or find the time to study. So, what can you do?

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Find ways to improve your well-being through spiritual practices

Credit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:53:44 +0000

Spiritual wellness is very important to overall wellness — research has shown a connection between our beliefs and our sense of well-being. Living a life with purpose and finding meaning in events, based on one’s values and beliefs, creates harmony within oneself and with others around us.

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Online tools you can use to assess personal risk as COVID-19 restrictions lift

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:17:46 +0000

As provinces and territories across the country lift COVID-19 restrictions, individuals become responsible for assessing your own risk of gathering with others. But evaluating personal risk is not so simple.

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Give yourself the gift of love

Credit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:38:01 +0000

February is a definitely a special month for love – with Valentine’s Day and all the symbols of romance that surround us during this time! But, many of us are much better at loving other people than we are at loving ourselves. So, I want to bring focus on self-love. Most of us can be […]

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America’s Biggest New Age Expo Is Just Trying to Keep Things from Getting Weird

Credit to Author: Anna Merlan| Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:36:58 +0000

The Conscious Life Expo celebrates alternative healing, crystals, psychics, mediums, angels and aliens. Its founder says he’s been trying to drive out the conspiracy theorist element that sometimes accompanies those things. Is it working?

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Wellness tools and resources to boost mental health are available to help immigrants thrive

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:00:48 +0000

Anxiety and stress can be overwhelming for those looking to build a new life in Canada. Settlement programs along with wellness tools and resources to boost mental health are available to support immigrants reach their potential and thrive in their new home. Thirty-five-year old Sharmistha Manna’s enthusiasm is both unexpected and infectious. The Indian-born immigrant […]

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What will your year 2020 look like? Review, assess and set goals

Credit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:14:13 +0000

Every year offers an opportunity for a new beginning; for a fresh start. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to look ahead and set some new goals and targets for 2020. Review the positives from 2019 It is common for some of us to end a year feeling deflated and disappointed […]

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