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 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 | Nov 2, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Akshay
Hello everyone! I hope you’re having an awesome semester! Life as a student can often be hectic. We usually have many different roles: worker, partner, volunteer, friend, classmate, etc. and these roles come with various responsibilities. These responsibilities...
by Akshay Bhasin | May 26, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Akshay
Meditation has many scientifically proven benefits, some of which include improving focus, boosting creativity, reducing stress and anxiety levels, and improving sleep quality. Not to mention, you’ll also feel super zen each time you practice! If you want to take...
by Akshay Bhasin | Jan 12, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Akshay
Hello friends! I hope you aced all your finals and are enjoying your new year so far! Today, I would like to share with you some details about the upcoming Annual Mental Health Event on campus! This is the third year that UVic has hosted it’s annual mental...