Hi all, If you're like me, you probably have some go-to strategies for dealing with stress in your life. These may be coping skills or activities that help you slow down, relax, and take a break from life's many pressures and expectations. I like to call this my stress-busting…
Bearing the Weight – In and Outside of the Gym
I went to my second Olympic weightlifting class last week. What is Olympic lifting? Well, it’s pretty straightforward really. Olympic lifts are the ones you see in –you guessed it- the Olympic Games. Someone walks up, makes a lot of…
First-Years and Midterm Stress
Fall is in the air, but for us university students, that just means that midterms have arrived. Personally, this past long weekend consisted of studying for a term test and a midterm, getting work done for other courses, and giving…
Mental Wellness Month: Movies For Mental Health
In light of Mental Wellness Month, the Life at U of T video crew took a trip to 'Movies for Mental Health' organized by Art With Impact and Healthy U. The event showcased various films created around the world on…