Ways to stay connected during lockdown
Author: Heena With vaccinations rolling out, there is hope for returning to “normal.” But unfortunately, we’re not quite there yet and still need to physically distance as much as possible.…
Zoom activities to stay connected with friends and family during the pandemic
Author: Andrew We have all been coping with the ramifications of the ongoing pandemic for nearly a year now. With the health measures in place to protect both ourselves and…
Cyber-bullying during COVID-19
Author: Isha The internet is an important tool, especially during COVID-19 as it keeps us connected and informed during this difficult time. Research shows that cyber-bullying has increased 70% during…
Romantic relationships & focusing on yourself
Author: Isha Romantic relationships can be a significant part of evolving as a person. Relationships are about trusting your instincts and understanding what you’re comfortable with. Prior to beginning a…
The consequences of underage drinking
Author: Isha Alcohol abuse among teenagers is a difficult problem to address and solve. As we grow older, we start to take on more responsibilities, deal with stress, and also…
Staying grounded
Author: Isha We all hear about “staying grounded” in our lives, but what does that really mean? In life we go through experiences that can change our lives and expose…
How can we stop ourselves from overreacting?
Author: Isha Overreacting is a way we sometimes express our stress to other people or ourselves, but it is not a practical way to solve problems. Sometimes our emotions and…
How mental illness impacts your social life and what you can do about it
Author: Isha Recognizing the effects of mental health illnesses (i.e. depression) on one’s social life is important. These effects are subjective to the illness or person, but some factors are…
Letting go of toxic people
Author: August Clarke “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou I am a strong believer in forgiveness and second chances, often to…
Developing good communication skills
Author: August Clarke Developing good communication skills is really important, especially for maintaining healthy relationship dynamics. As someone who is pretty shy naturally, I have experienced firsthand how destructive it…
