“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” -Zig Ziglar (Edberg, 2015) As the new school year starts, many of us will have a multitude of different thoughts and emotions spiralling inside ourselves. Speaking personally, I’m constantly thinking about what comes next in my hectic schedule and […]
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It felt like just yesterday that a new semester has begun — the anticipation to start another new chapter of experiences and to bring us one more step closer to our goals and ambitions. Notes were taken during lectures, assignments were written and handed-in, and mid-terms were studied for and completed. New faces were encountered, […]
Here are some common myths about mental health and illnesses: People with mental illness are violent and dangerous. This myth is inaccurate and outdated. Statistically speaking, people with mental illness are no more violent or dangerous. In fact, they are more likely to be the victims of violence. People with mental illness are more likely […]
I recently met up with an old friend, one whom I haven’t seen in years. It’s been nearly a decade since we first became friends, quickly developing a bond that had been one of the most important things in my life. We hadn’t parted on the best of terms, so I was incredibly nervous. I […]
The feeling of anxiety often creeps up onto the mind. Whether it may be a simple nudge of an unpleasant, stress inducing thought or an avalanche of consuming thoughts, it is often hard to figure out how to tackle the problem of anxiety when we may not even realize it is an issue. There are […]
A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body, so we must take care of both the mind and the body equally. Most people are aware of their physical health and will seek help when needed, however not many people look at their mental wellbeing in the same way. I recently came across […]
So Fall is upon us and we’ve made it past the first month. Congratulations! The problem is, now that we have been thrown back into the rhythm of late night studying, early morning wake-ups, and intense studying, our immune systems naturally have started to weaken as we go into a new and unpredictable routine. We […]
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“What personality type are you?” is a typical question you’ll probably receive from your average psychology student. But what does that even mean? Most people either have no clue or say some string of letters. If you’re someone who has no clue what that means, they’re usually referring to the Meyers-Briggs personality test. So feel […]
Whether you like it or not, the first mid-term exam period is approaching. In fact, it is just around the corner, and the stress levels of many university students are gradually building up as each day passes by. The course materials are beginning to pile up, along with trying to balance other commitments during this […]
I have recently read a book called Anatomy of the Spirit, and I wanted to share some of its ideas and their relation to Mental Health. A medical intuitive called Caroline Myss wrote the book. In the book, Myss talks about the 7 chakras, how they form an energy system in the body, and how […]