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Author: Julia

The 8k and The End

Posted on: April 14, 2018 Last updated on: April 14, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
I DID IT, Y’ALL! I RAN THE 8K THAT I’VE BEEN STRESSING ABOUT ALL YEAR!! I didn’t get much sleep the night before – pre-race jitters always get me. Despite having a stomachache out of sheer nervousness, I tried to…
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As night falls, a person stands and looks at the Toronto skyline.

Lessons Learned

Posted on: April 10, 2018 Last updated on: April 10, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
At the end of each school year, I like to reflect on the biggest challenges I faced and all the things I learned throughout the semester. While my first year was really good and my second year was really bad,…
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A man stretches his thigh before running on a black and white road.

I Should Have Done This Sooner (But At Least Stretches Help)

Posted on: April 4, 2018 Last updated on: April 4, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
I’m running my 8k soon! I don’t feel ready for it, but I am looking forward to being on the other side of this challenge. My favourite thing about running isn’t the running itself, but the pride I feel when I…
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Some feet wearing running shoes, shin guards, and soccer socks on a green field.

Soccer Tournaments and the Work-Rest Balance

Posted on: March 23, 2018 Last updated on: March 23, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
I ran three miles last friday! I was pretty proud of that because, as I wrote in my last blog post, my 8k training has been lagging. Last friday, I proved to myself that I was capable of getting back…
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How to Get Better at Almost Anything

Posted on: March 19, 2018 Last updated on: March 19, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
“Sucking at something is the first step to being sorta good at something.” – Jake the dog, Adventure Time I’ve been training for an 8k this semester… well, loosely training. I started at the end of January but took two…
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A heart dish of soup and bread in a bowl.

Easy, Nutritious Meal Ideas

Posted on: March 14, 2018 Last updated on: March 14, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
Meal prep is something I’ve been experimenting with a lot this year. For lunch and dinner, I tend to circulate between, like, three recipes I make often – I usually have at least 2 different meals prepared in multiple batches…
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Nutritious Snack Ideas that Aren’t Boring

Posted on: March 13, 2018 Last updated on: March 13, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
Snacks are a major vice for me. They’re yummy and they just make life more fun! However, instead of eating lots of processed snacks, I try to create my own healthy snacks – a variety of little things I can…
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Self-Care and Self-Indulgence: How I Tell the Difference

Posted on: March 12, 2018 Last updated on: March 12, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
“I’m doing my self-care!” I yelled at my friends as I ate a third cupcake. “I need this!” I told myself as I watched yet another episode of The Office. Self-care has become something of a hot topic in our…
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Finding Joy in Faith and Community

Posted on: February 16, 2018 Last updated on: February 16, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
For #JoyAtUofT this week, I wanted to write about a place on campus that has brought me a lot of joy – Wycliffe College. Wycliffe College on Hoskin Avenue is home to a library, a beautiful chapel, a refectory, and…
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Self-Care in the Midst of Mental Illness

Posted on: February 9, 2018 Last updated on: February 9, 2018 Written by: Julia Comments: 0
Last week, I wrote about exercise and mental health. Following up on that, I wanted to share some mental health tips that have been helpful for me! Develop a bedtime routine and stop looking at screens before you go to…
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