Quick Ways To “Manage” Stress
The title of this blog might be a bit misleading, the things I’m talking about aren’t going to instantly cure your stress, but my intention is to talk about quick and immediate things you can do to help you calm down a bit when stress does come along. You should try...
Keeping Track of your Thoughts
I lose track of my thoughts… all the time. I lose track of my thoughts in the middle of an activity, in the middle of a sentence, in the middle of, well, a thought. Usually I can figure out what I was trying to do and keep going, but with thoughts that aren’t...
International Women’s Day: Promoting Education for All
Annually, since 1975, the United Nations has recognized March 8 as International Women’s Day. This day is an opportunity to stop and reflect on the progress (or lack of progress) made, and to celebrate the accomplishments of girls and women around the world. Each...
Services You Might Not Know Your Campus Offers
I’m in my third year of my program at the University of Waterloo, and I still find myself asking, “How did I not know about this all these years?!” Universities and colleges offer so many services to so many students that there are often more perks to being a student...
Keeping Positive Through School Stress
As a university student, as soon as the term starts, the pile of school work keeps accumulating and the to-do list just never stops growing throughout the term. Stress builds up and occupies your mind. This can cause you to be unable to relax and to give certain...
Fun Weekend Activities to Keep Your Brain Active
Do you ever go back to school or work after a weekend of lounging on the couch binge-watching Netflix and find yourself struggling get back into the work mindset? Sometimes keeping your mind active over these breaks is the best way to make your Mondays a little easier...
Tips for Planning Your Students Meals – Healthy Fats
Fat is the most secure storage for energy of our body. Maintaining an appropriate percentage of body fat is crucial to our health, and fat is also essential for healthy skin, nails, and hair. But it is always wise to not go too far with fat intake, while it adds...
How to Stay Positive When Things Get Negative
You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t occasionally have a day, week or even month of wondering, “What else could possibly go wrong!?” For me, this past month has been one of those rough patches. Between my fridge and freezer breaking down, my permanent retainer...
Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Student
The topic of student mental health continues to gain attention. In today’s society, where there is ubiquitous competition in both the workplace and school, the level of stress keeps growing and accumulating. Taking care of your mental health is becoming more important...
Tips for Planning Your Student Meals – Carbohydrates
Our diet is a crucial factor in determining our health, mood, and energy levels. Eating a balanced diet has many benefits. It can increase your athletic ability and improve your concentration and memory. There are three kinds of macronutrients that we need:...