I grew up with eczema, which is also known as dermatitis. When I was in kindergarten, I was told by my teacher that scratching is grotesque and un-lady-like. I was living in Hong Kong, which is a city with only…
Getting over a bad grade: A personal memoir
Happy end of October! Hopefully many of you have reached the closing round of midterms and are either eagerly or miserably anticipating your grade. While studying for U of T tests is stressful, getting your mark back afterwards can bring on its own type of stress.
My experiences at Mindfest 2015
Good day all, As you may know, October is Mental Wellness Month at UofT. I hope you've had a chance to experience some of the events and initiatives that have taken place so far on campus. This past week, I had the…
Spotlight: jack.org + Mental Wellness Month
This month is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma around mental health and illness. This month says, “Hey, it’s okay that you’re stressed… it’s okay that you’re not feeling well” and asks, “What can we do to help?”…
The Mellow Multitasker
When I think of multitasking, I usually don’t equate it with being mellow. In fact, to me, multitasking looks a bit like this: I kid, I’m not actually a busy octopus—I actually just draw that badly—but multitasking feels like that…
When You’re Not “With It”
As some of you may know, October is Mental Wellness month. This is a month to celebrate healthy lifestyles, raise awareness and support for those dealing with mental illness and appreciate positive mentalities. I like to think of myself as…
That Human Thing Where You Meet New People: My Social Anxiety and the Importance of Being Selfish
So here is the thing, I am really awful at meeting new people. I don’t know what it is, but anytime someone introduces me to their friend/significant other, I get all manic and loud and just, well, hyper. Keep it…