Congratulations and welcome to the Golden Key Academy! The simple fact that you’re affiliated with this organization speaks well of your commitment to academic excellence. Pursuit of a quality education is admirable and is a tool that can help you in life, but for most people it’s not an end unto itself; it’s a...
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Mental health has been a hot topic of discussion in 2020, and unsurprisingly so. For many of us it has been a challenging year. We have faced changes to our working lives, family life, economic hardships, physical distancing and lockdown measures, cancelled plans, and the continuing health threat of a global pandemic. Now more...
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The best way to grow and become a better person is by regularly engaging with and learning from people. Living in a diverse society with different personalities can teach us a lot about life. Along with my research that looks into the socio-cultural atmosphere of universities, I feel fortunate to be involved in multiple...
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Whether you are staying local or moving somewhere new, attending college is something that most dream about, and when they finally get the chance to do it, they will need all the support in the world. Being in college is not easy, so gaining support from family and friends is essential for a student...
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Sedentary behaviours are not merely a lack of physical activity but sitting and lying as the dominant mode of posture and very low energy expenditure. Activities included in sedentary behaviour involve energy expenditure at the level of 1.0-1.5 metabolic equivalent units (METs) (one MET is the energy cost of resting quietly, often described in terms of oxygen uptake as 3.5 ml/kg.min)....
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According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, self-care means to simply “care for one’s self.” The idea is sadly overlooked more often than it should be. For instance, someone starts something new, and in learning this new set of skills or tasks, one can forget about themselves. This can include but is not limited to morning...
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Wanting to have a powerful take-off in a certain area in your life will require you to put forth some type of work. Making a powershift will require you to tap into your inner power and shift in the direction you want to go. However, sometimes tapping into your inner power requires prerequisite steps....
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At some point everyone will face a stressful situation whether in school, work, in dealing with relationships or just the road bumps that naturally cone along with life. Having healthy strategies to deal with and manage stress can make all the difference. Below are a few tips to help manage some of those stressful...
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Have you ever been presented with a “fail-proof” program that failed you anyway? Why do some things work for some people, but don’t for others? It is easy to forget that crucial statement: everyone is different. It’s also easy to forget that the only person you should compare yourself to, is yourself. We are...
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“When we understand clearly that inner peace is the real source of happiness…we will develop tremendous enthusiasm to practice.” – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. These last few years have ignited a major shift amongst the collective. With stress, anxiety and depression at an all-time high, many have come to realize the importance and power of...
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