We made it! Classes are finally finished for the term, but that means exam season is starting, which brings with it it’s own level of added stress. We always hear that its important to exercise, especially during this busy time…
“Fitspo” May be Inspiring the Wrong Things
We all know how addictive social media can be. A quick five-minute phone break soon turns into a half hour of mindless scrolling through our Instagram feed. Though it is heavily addictive and a major time-waster, we might convince ourselves…
#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?…
Crossing the Street and Other Extreme Sports
It is cold and icy. Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get going. With the recent snowfall, there’s been a lot of stuff going around about staying safe in the winter. Warm clothes, walking carefully so as…
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…
Halloween Survival Kit (What to Do When Attacked By Zombies)
Halloween is today, my friends, which means it’s time for some last-minute prep before doing whatever super cool, super spooky things you may have planned. As a lover of all things candy, I’ve put together a little list of things…
I Challenged Myself to Rephrase Everyday Terms
Now that midterm/essay season is in full swing, I’ve been thinking a lot about my experiences at U of T during this time. It can be incredibly overwhelming- there’s so much talk of GPAs, and everybody seems to be either…
This Midterm Season, I’m Making Workouts a Priority
Midterm season is upon us, which inevitably brings with it stress, anxiety and way more things to study for than there are hours in the day. During the busier times of the semester, I often find myself slipping into old…
“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…
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…