by Annie MacIntosh | Nov 29, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
Have you ever heard of rumination? Its a term that describes continuously going over a thought, worry, or problem in your mind without being able to come to a resolution or find closure. Rumination is akin to dwelling; even though you might know that the thoughts...
by Sané | Nov 21, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Sané
Hey readers!December is just around the corner, which can be both an exciting and stressful time for students. Final exams are definitely a source of stress as we get closer and closer to the end of the semester. Sometimes, finals season can feel like an impossible...
by Teresa | Oct 19, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Teresa
Hey Readers! When it comes to mental health, a lot of the mainstream discourse surrounding the topic will highlight solutions that serve as a “quick fix”. Have you ever seen online articles that suggest self-care practices such as drinking herbal tea or eating comfort...
by Emma Fitzpatrick-Sauer | Apr 10, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Emma
Hi everyone! I hope you’re reading this on a beautiful sunny day. Victoria has relatively mild winters but somedays, when I haven’t seen the sun in what feels like weeks and my feet are wet from the rain it can be hard to find to motivation to do anything,...
by Emma Fitzpatrick-Sauer | Feb 20, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Emma
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 little less...