To kick off #ExamReady week, here are five habits that I love to help you thrive during the final stretch of the term! 1. Spend Time Outside Every Day I find that getting some fresh air can really help clear…
The ultimate-ish guide to Indoor Plants from a novice🌵🪴
Late last year I attended the U of T Clubhouse fair with my fellow digital storyteller and friend, Anisha. One of the clubs we checked out was the Muslim Students Society and they were giving away free succulents with an…
New Year, New Me: My Experience Going to a U of T Fitness Class
This year I'm determined to branch out more, and so on Sunday morning last weekend I dragged myself out of bed and went to a yoga class offered through U of T Sports and Rec.
From Homebody to Schoolbody
As any class comes to an end and I begin closing my laptop and packing my bag, all I really want to do is go home. As a commuter student, it’s easy to dash right back on the subway after…
3 Ted Talks to help you kick-start the new year!
đź“ŤDISCLAIMER: If you’re looking for some advice and wisdom that will suddenly change your life and make everything perfect … you’re in the wrong place. I can remember many times that I find myself binge watching self-help videos on YouTube…
Skating in a Winter Wonderland: Where to Go Skating in Toronto this Winter
Here are a few options if you're looking for the perfect place to skate
Going to the gym for the FIRST time!
I know I’m not the only person who’s never gone to the gym before. I found it really hard to get motivated to work out, and to be honest, I was also quite nervous about going. I finally built up…
No Phone Mornings: How I’m Trying to Fix my Morning Routine
I've recently noticed myself spending way too much time scrolling on my phone first thing. Before I know it, that whole first hour has gone by, and it can make me feel off all day. I've been trying to avoid going on my phone for the first hour after I wake up, and it's really changed my whole morning!
Halloweek at U of T: Spooky Events around Campus
It's almost everyone's favourite scary holiday... Halloween. Seeing as it's no longer socially acceptable to go Trick or Treating now that I'm an adult, I was wondering where to go for my fix of fun costumes and free candy. If…
5 Ways I Take Care of Myself During the School Year
Because self-care is the best care!
1) Have fun, but not all the time.
Overindulging in the things I enjoy was one of the quickest ways I made myself feel burnt-out in the beginning of the semester.