Marie Kondo, the author of the best-selling book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing‘ emphasizes the need to do away with items that no longer ‘spark joy.’ I read this book in my…
Meet My Four Pets for #JoyatUofT!
This week is #JoyatUofT week! We’re celebrating all that brings us joy as we navigate the crazy journey that is being a university student. Today I wanted to introduce you to my pets. My pets are definitely what brings me…
#JoyAtUofT: Leading with Joy
“Does it spark joy?” a useful question to ask myself when I’m de-cluttering, and practicing leadership.
#JoyAtUofT: Letting the Little Things Bring You Joy
I’m learning that I really love challenges (if you can even call them that). For example, this weekend I challenged myself to eat a whole box of cookies. I succeeded. Okay, all jokes aside, this week is Joy At U…
#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?…
Winter Playlists
During the winter my mood can really be affected. Everyday seeing grey skies, walking in below 0 degree Celsius weather, and constantly having to stay warm can take a toll on how you feel for the day. Even the most…
Illustrating Joy
In the midst of scary midterms and stressful due dates, a week dedicated to celebrating the joy on campus couldn’t come at a better time. In spirit of the Joy at U of T Campaign, I brought the question back…
Communing Together Through Writing
I have brought up drop-in programs a couple of times in past blogs. From discussion groups to fitness classes, there are a lot of offerings on campus that allow you to get involved with something without requiring you to make…
Joyful, joyful!
February, though the shortest month of the year, can also feel like the longest when you’re a student. It is, after all, the season of back to back midterms and papers. Sometimes it can become difficult to see the end…
Little Joys at U of T
There’s always Joy at U of T, and like the Book of Awesome, I’ve compiled a list of the small joys; the little victories and successes that help us get through the day(s): On Friends When they get into ________…