Canada is a multicultural and multi- faith society, and Canadians as a whole follow a wide range of religious and spiritual beliefs. Respect for religious diversity is an essential element of any peaceful society, and religious freedom is a universal human right that all states have a responsibility to uphold (International Human Rights Commission).
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Our previous blog covered the idea that self-care is more than just taking care of our bodies, pampering ourselves, and doing extracurricular activities. Self-care is an awareness of what makes us happy and keeps our cup full; in other words, knowing when to step back from the outside world and when to engage.
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Self-care has become something that is a priority in our individualistic society. We have become accustomed to taking care of ourselves, or there is “something wrong with usâ€. Being in control of our emotions is paramount and is often accomplished through self-care. True and false.
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Women’s History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the advances of women in the workforce while still acknowledging the inequalities that continue to exist at home and around the world.
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If anyone asked me if I’d ever been bullied, I’d say no. I think most teenagers would say the same thing. When I first started 8th grade, one of the popular senior girls picked me as a target and would glare at me in the halls or make intimidating comments.
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The word “family†comes with a lot of emotional attachment to it, and for good reason. Conjured in the mind for some upon hearing it are feelings of safety, security, love, and support; all unconditional. For others, however, there are more complicated thoughts and feelings, and not always positive ones.
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If you think that you do not know any people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, you are likely wrong (Two Spirited, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus many other sexual orientations and gender identities).
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The third Monday of every January is called Blue Monday and is widely considered the day where depression is at its worst. It is thought that the combination of Seasonal Affective Disorder, post holiday drop, the grey weather, and the lack of something to look forward to in the coming months makes people feel lower than any other time of year.
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You know the feeling. You’ve over-indulged during the holidays. Now you’re feeling sluggish. You want to clean up your eating.
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