by Sané | Jan 23, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Sané
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...
by Annie MacIntosh | Jan 23, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
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...
by Jocelyn Chalmers | Dec 19, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Jocelyn C.
When I reflect on the happiest times of my life, a common theme emerges: they’ve all involved other people. On a more specific level, the most fulfilling moments I’ve experienced have involved connecting with close others. In a broader sense, the happiest prolonged...
by Annie MacIntosh | Nov 22, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
Mindfulness practices have been getting a lot of attention in the media lately, and in our hustling, bustling world, it’s easy to see why: There is such value in taking a moment to ground yourself. Mindfulness is a form of meditation- it serves to calm our minds...
by Akshay Bhasin | Mar 13, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Akshay
Hey hey everyone, I hope you had an awesome weekend! Today, I’d like to invite you to come check out this wonderful event being hosted by UVic Vikes and the UVic Mental Health Initiative. The Blue & Gold Blitz is a colour run on the 31st of March open to all...
