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Tag: mindfulness (page 2)

A row of tall prayer flags is silhouetted against a blue sky and a magnficient spread of large white clouds. Taken in Sikkim, India.

Always tired? Mindfulness might help

Posted on: December 2, 2019 Last updated on: December 2, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
It's so unbelievably good to disconnect completely from the ceaseless cycle of deadlines that is university academics.
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My Homesickness Tricks

Posted on: June 27, 2019 Last updated on: June 26, 2019 Written by: Olive Comments: 0
The biggest problem I faced in my first year of university was homesickness. I was already familiar with the feeling, having been to sleepover summer camp as a kid, but I still didn’t know how to make it go away.…
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#JoyAtUofT: Leading with Joy

Posted on: February 15, 2019 Last updated on: February 15, 2019 Written by: SamL Comments: 2
“Does it spark joy?” a useful question to ask myself when I'm de-cluttering, and practicing leadership.
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#JoyatUofT: Mindfulness during Midterms

Posted on: February 11, 2019 Last updated on: February 11, 2019 Written by: Zoë Comments: 2
Having free drop-in sessions on campus allows students to take a break from their work and come back with a clearer mind. It also provides an environment for beginners to practice with guidance of instructors. It’s a pretty cool thing to have on campus!
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I am a Tough Cookie – Imposter Syndrome

Posted on: October 15, 2018 Last updated on: October 12, 2018 Written by: Zoë Comments: 2
Don't you hate it when a cookie looks good but doesn't taste like what you expected?
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School’s Back in Session, and So is My Anxiety-Here’s How I Deal

Posted on: October 9, 2018 Last updated on: October 10, 2018 Written by: Tali Comments: 2
Since the start of the new semester, my anxiety has come back with a vengeance. I have always been an anxious person, and have struggled with anxious thoughts and constant worrying at different points in my life. However, my anxiety…
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Checking In With Yourself

Posted on: September 28, 2018 Last updated on: October 1, 2018 Written by: Samantha Comments: 0
Whenever there's a change in seasons, I tend to get introspective. To me, autumn in particular always feels like one chapter ending and another beginning. Maybe it has something to do with the change in sunlight, the temperature fluctuating, or…
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One now at a time

Posted on: September 25, 2018 Last updated on: October 21, 2018 Written by: SamL Comments: 0
Maybe it's because I’ve recently read The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, or maybe it’s the fourth year wisdom, but anyhow I’m learning to commit to the moments and bask in all the gifts the present has to offer.
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My Mindfulness Journey

Posted on: March 22, 2017 Last updated on: March 22, 2017 Written by: linh Comments: 0
Three years ago, I was going through a rough semester and my boyfriend's mother gave me a book called Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn, a stress reduction and mindfulness expert. Prior to this point, I'd thought of…
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Being Present In Lectures

Posted on: March 2, 2017 Last updated on: March 2, 2017 Written by: slesha Comments: 0
    If there is something that I've learned in my three years of university, it's that attending a lecture and being present in a lecture are two very different things. What do I mean by that? Take a look…
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