Social media has significantly impacted mental health in both positive and negative ways. On the positive side, social media has allowed people to connect with others, build communities, and access support groups for various mental health issues. Social media platforms also enable individuals to share their experiences and raise awareness of mental health issues,...
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Making decisions is something we do every day. It moves us forward in life; it sets the wheels in motion and allows us to get things done. While for some, making decisions on simple things is easy, for others, it can be difficult, especially for the millennial generation. Millennials have grown up in a...
READ MOREManaging the “imposter” in your life
It’s probably safe to say that we’ve all had moments in life where we’ve questioned our capabilities or achievements. Living in a society with enormous pressure to achieve can make it seem unavoidable. For many millennials, however, the associated feelings of doubt, worry, or lack of worth hinders confidence – to the point of...
READ MOREHow to survive as a ‘newbie’ and navigate the thrills and challenges
Everyone has likely been a ‘newbie’ at some point in life, whether trying a new hobby, starting a recent study, or venturing away from familiar surroundings. These unique experiences often come with challenges, emotions, and feelings, with fear being the most common. However, embracing the role of a newbie can lead to significant personal...
READ MORE10 simple things you can do each day to reduce anxiety
According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 13 people have anxiety and it is only rising further with the increased demands on to-do lists, the millionaire entrepreneurs getting younger and younger increasing the pressure we feel to succeed, and seeing the perfect pictures on Instagram. In this article I’m going to give...
READ MORE5 ways to stay creative in your everyday life
Life is not going to stop happening just because you want to stay creative; this means that you will have to be intentional about showing up for yourself and staying creative in your everyday life. Here are a few easy and practical ways of how you can stay creative in your daily life. Make...
READ MOREAsk these three questions to help you better prepare for the unexpected
Isn’t it interesting how sometimes traffic is light and other times it is cumbersome? Where do all the cars come from? Some sections of a single morning or evening commute could be faster-moving, way below the speed limit, and others are fast. Even when you start your commute at the same time every day,...
READ MOREHow emotions can impact our decision making process
When I was still doing my second year at university, I was called in for a psychotherapy session with the faculty-student adviser in her office. The first question she asked was this: “what are your fears?” I thought to myself, “what an odd question.” However, practically, it is one of the essential questions because...
READ MORETime for reflection in today’s rhetorical world
Who is the question, as is ‘what’ and ‘if.’ Door to door, we examine the hypotheses that lead to more questions and answers. But is this the case? Could it not be that we already have the answers within? With its over-productive mind frame, we may have forgotten them in today’s busy world. Collective...
READ MOREHow to utilize a lifelong learning system
The education system is relatively similar and structured for primary and secondary school students, the education system has seen fundamental changes at the post-secondary level and beyond. This is due to the increased use of digital technologies for communication, the ability to learn anytime and anywhere, and the growth of alternative learning. Alternative learning...
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