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What should (and shouldn’t) we expose ourselves to? Self-care in turbulent times.
Hi readers, How conscious are you of the messages, images and ideologies you’re exposing yourself to on a day-to-day basis, and how those are impacting your well-being? I know for me, the answer is often not enough. In today’s world in particular, with the internet...
A Student’s Guide to Finding Meaning in Life
Hey Readers! I’ve recently finished reading Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl for the second time, and it has not failed to blow me away once more. This is one of those books that instantly made my list of favourites. I’d even go so far to say that this book...
5 Podcasts for a Happier You
Hi everyone, I wish I could say I was unique in the dread I feel when I have to do certain things like sit in traffic or clean my apartment. I wish I was unique in waking up some days and feeling just a little more burnt out than the day before, a...
Frames of Reference
Hi readers, To what degree does our framing of a given situation influence – for better or for worse – our experience of it? This is a question that was recently asked on the NPR podcast, Invisibilia. In an episode entitled “Frame of Reference”, the hosts of this...
Routines: The lazy girl way to embrace better mental health
Hi readers! I'm not much of an advocate for New Year's Resolutions. Instead, I like to reflect on the past year and set intentions for myself. My intention this year is to let myself off the hook when it comes to scheduling. I've had a lot of changes in my...
First Years: Do You Know the Mental Health Resources Available to You at UVic?
First year is a hectic time: There are so many transitions to navigate. Many people in their first year are experiencing many other firsts, too: First time living away from home, first time having to make your own schedule and be autonomously responsible for yourself,...
Good Vibes Only
Hi readers! As the school year winds down and the weather becomes a little chillier I hope you have all been able to enjoy some rest and relaxation. The sense of community I feel is always strongest around the holidays and allows me to reflect on the past...
Little Things to Boost Your Mood When You Need it Most
Hey readers! Sometimes when we're feeling stressed or down, a little pick-me-up can do wonders. The internet has an endless supply of these mood-boosters, but it can be hard to find the really good ones sometimes. Well, look no further. I've compiled a...
4 Reasons Why Anger Can Be a Positive Emotion
The emotion of anger is stigmatized: It's associated with violence, recklessness, and poor self-regulation. What few people realize is that anger is OK! Everyone experiences anger. From an evolutionary perspective, we experience anger to better navigate interpersonal...
Cute House Plants Can Boost Your Mental Health
Hello readers, hope you had a fun and relaxing holiday season! Time to get back to school, and today I want to share with you how taking care of house plants can boost your mental health and I hope that this is something that you can try for yourself. Now, until a few...