When we’re young, life transitions are fun and empowering. We go from crawling to walking, walking to running. We start with training wheels but soon no longer need them. As we age we graduate into higher grades and become more independent. But as adults, life...
Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety can and do affect people of all ages, economic backgrounds, and nationalities. And yet, many indigenous people of colour (IPOC) do not seek the help of mental health professionals. In fact, the underutilization of mental health services...
Being single can be difficult at times. Dating, or trying to get dates, can be frustrating and discouraging. Meeting new people can be fun, but you might long for a close, long-term relationship with one other person. If you find yourself staring longingly at couples...
Self-care is complex. Anyone can tell you to do it, but only you can bestow the gift of self-care onto your self . But before you can begin bestowing, you’ve got to first recognize that you are worthy of caring for yourself as you do...
There are plenty of things that occur in our daily lives that cause us stress: commuter traffic, hassles at work, and tension in our personal relationships to name just a few. If we don’t find healthy ways to deal with this stress, it can fester,...
For some people, working from home is a normal routine. This is, after all, the gig economy, and many people have been freelancing, making a living from their home office for many years now. But for others, working from home is a completely new phenomenon...
If you’re like most people, you brought in the new year with a list of resolutions. And if you’re like most people, all of those resolutions have one goal: to better your life in some way. Whether that is through eating right, working out, learning...
If you struggle to set goals, let alone reach them, you are definitely not alone. In fact, it is thought that roughly 92% of the population has found it hard to achieve goals. This constant cycle of trying to set beneficial life or health goals,...
How many mornings have you shut off your alarm and wished you could just work from home in your PJs? Well...many of us are getting our wish, thanks to COVID-19. While in theory working from home may seem ideal, the reality for many of us...
Not many of us have ever experienced the kind of isolation that this COVID-19 pandemic has brought about. While quarantine for some has been a welcomed break from the hustle and bustle of life and a chance to spend more quality time with the family,...
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. But for those who have suffered a recent loss, the holidays can be painful and isolating. Here are some ways you can cope with the holidays after a loss: Recognize You are Not...
In Alberta, about 1 million people are caregivers (over 25% of the population). On average they are providing 9 hours of unpaid care per week. Many of these caregivers have their own families to look after and may also be holding down at least one...