“Does it spark joy?” a useful question to ask myself when I'm de-cluttering, and practicing leadership.
#joyatUofT: Eating well
Taking care of myself is important. I hear it all the time from people all over campus, whether it be campaigns aimed towards student wellness or advice that my academic advisers give me. But what does eating well really mean?…
Surprising benefits of exercising outside in the winter
So, I’ve never been a huge fan of the cold. There’s something just slightly off-putting about your tears freezing in your eyes and your nose constantly running—I don’t know, maybe it’s just me. This winter has not been going easy…
Overspending on food and how to fix it
I was going over my finances for the previous semester, wondering where all my hard-earned cash had disappeared to. Did someone hack into my bank account and drain me of my life source? Maybe I dropped my debit card somewhere…
School is hard and your brain deserves a break
School can be overwhelming at any time of year, but it’s especially stressful during exam season. If we aren’t grinding through papers and assignments, we’re staying up studying for exams. It can be really challenging fitting in healthy habits during…
The holidays are here! How I’m (healthily) indulging this year
Ahh, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’s something so magical about the holiday season. I don’t know if its all the twinkly lights or that people seem to be just a bit nicer to each other. Either…
Why I’m choosing self-care this winter
Growing up in California, clear, blue, sunny skies greeted me everyday. When I came to Toronto, I suddenly went long stretches without seeing those familiar blue skies, especially during the winter months. I’ve now experienced three Toronto winters and I’ve…
It’s complicated: How my relationship with my body has evolved
I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my body. I remember crying my eyes out after stepping on the scale, the number making me feel worthless and ashamed--I was only 12 years old. My body didn’t resemble the ones I…
What my injury has taught me
Although I’ve been active most of my life, I don’t know that I’d necessarily consider myself an athlete. However, I was involved in many different sports and activities growing up. I danced from the age of three until I was…
Shh! It’s Reading Week – Meditation Retreat on Campus
I cried. In a room of strangers, I cried.