It is 2017, I am in my final year of high school and the University of Toronto is my first choice on my university application. I had extended family rooting for the school and encouraging me to work hard, “It’s…
Tag: Mental health
All About Mindset: How Productivity Decreases Productivity
How funny – one moment you’re going to bed at dawn after a night of idly browsing the internet then in another you discover you have a term test, two papers, and the rest of exams following shortly. This has…
Ways to Unplug in a Time Where You Always Have To Stay Plugged
We are in the middle of uncertain times and we’re learning to adapt to a ‘new normal’. But, you know this already. You’ve probably heard it at least once this week. Amid the pandemic, we know that we are in…
Student Mental Health: Beyond Pills and Doctors
The content depicted in this post is only one experience of a student, mental health is unique to each person. *Content Warning: Discussion of suicide and depression In light of recent events at the University of Toronto, I would like…
How I Plan Reading Week (plus some mental break ideas)
Happy Reading Week everyone! Now that the well-anticipated break is finally here, I’m trying my best to plan how my week will go. If you’re like me, you’re struggling to find the balance of taking actual breaks while also catching…
How I’m Getting Out of the House Every Day
In the summer, I remember leaving the house every day to take walks, explore different neighbourhoods and exercising. But, it’s now the middle of the school year, the weather is less warm, and midterms are going strong. So, I’ve found…
Bath Bombs and Face Masks: A Self-care Deception
It was in my first year of university that I decided to put my foot down and really focus on myself. And that is when I found self-care. I was introduced to the world of facemasks, colouring books, pretty journals,…
Mental Health: How I Took Back Control
I waited for people to accept me just the way I was when I didn’t even accept myself. The blog post below is derived from my own personal lived experience with mental health and wellbeing. Mental health is highly individualistic…
How I’m Helping Keep My Mind Healthy and Refreshed This School Year
Did you know that we can do certain things to keep our minds sharp and well functioning? I recently discovered the concept of “brain training” and I’ve been super into trying out some of the things suggested in these regimens.…
When Mental Health Becomes a Laundry List of “Problems”
I always thought I was content with speaking about my mental health struggles. It wasn’t something I felt ashamed about, rather it was liberating to let people know of my own struggles – it indirectly assured me that people could…