I delve into the mental obstacles I overcome when lacing up.
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“Any plans for the summer?”
This question served as the go-to conversation starter as the year came to an end. I had not planned anything significant for the summer, and instead was grappling with an existential problem of sorts. Continue moving onto the next…
The 8k and The End
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…
How to Get Your Life Together
It’s that time of year again—midterms are coming at you from all directions, deadlines are fast approaching, essays are definitely not writing themselves, exam schedule is up, and you…are little out of breath. In the midst of the craziest time…
Dancing with Two Left Feet
I have a reputation in my household for being a bit of a klutz. For as long as I can remember, dancing has been my nemesis. Despite years of musical theatre, I never picked up on ways to move that…
What I’ve Learned about Exercise and Mental Health
In honor of #letstalk, this week’s post will be about the correlation between exercise and good mental health. In my own experiences with depression, I’ve found that exercise gives me a space to focus, to care for myself, and to…
The Magic of Multivitamins And Minimal Movement
Remember when there was time and motivation for exercise, and a fridge in your family home full of boring vegetables and healthy foods that now seem like a luxury? Since the semester has begun, it has grown harder and harder…
De-stress for Success
It’s that time of year again: midterms! If there’s one thing I’ve learnt during my time in university, it’s that taking breaks during studying is crucial to your success. To de-stress, I prefer to get out of my study space.…
How to Lose at Everything and Still Have Fun
This week, I played in the intramural clubs cup soccer tournament. This is one of my favourite annual events at U of T because you get to form a team with any club you’re part of! I played last year…
Do You Hate Exercise? Read This
Hi, I’m Julia! I’m this year’s Move U blogger, and I’m so excited to share my experiences of getting active at U of T. I wasn’t always an active person. In middle and high school, I hated gym class; sports…