A hearty welcome to new U of Ters, and Big Ups to those of you continuing your very own Life @ U of T. I’d like to you all to meet this year’s Community Crew!! Abdullah When I first…
On Zen Frogs and Creating Happiness
It’s 10 minutes to five o’clock on a sunny, beautiful afternoon in May. Just a couple of moments ago, I was sitting in the chapel at Hart House, immersed in a mindful meditation workshop hosted by Cheryl Champagne from Health and…
From The Think to The Do
The first of May is here – finally! And so begins my summer. I can store my school work away and leave my books in my room, instead of letting them carve perma-holes in my backpack. It’s been a whirlwind…
My words of work-out wisdom
Wow, I cannot believe it’s down to the final stretch – just one more week of classes left! And as my second year of university wraps up, I’ve been reflecting lately on what a truly amazing eight months it has…
March Madness Madder Than Ever
It’s March again. The end of the school year is approaching and it's crunch time. Everyone I know (myself included) is up to their necks in midterms, assignments, and essays. It’s hard enough as it is to keep track of…
Getting Out of a Rut
“...And when you're in a Slump, you're not in for much fun. Un-slumping yourself is not easily done...” - Dr. Seuss, Oh The Places You’ll Go University has a structure associated with it. A process and solidity that many find…
The Art of Forgiving Yourself
"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." - Mahatma Gandhi We’ve all heard the expression “forgive and forget.” For most people, it seems, that expression only applies to other people. We’re supposed to give loved…
Have you “dropped-in” yet?
So with the temperature plummeting recently, and my motivation for any outdoor exercise plummeting with it, I’ve been taking advantage of the FREE drop-in fitness classes offered at both the Athletic Centre (AC) and Hart House. I think those classes are…
Student Burn Out — Stressful Times Call For Simple Measures
Most of us have days when we feel overloaded, overwhelmed, and underappreciated. When the dozen or so balls we keep in the air aren’t manageable. When dragging ourselves out of bed requires the determination of Hercules. It's called burn out.…
Breaking out of holiday mode.
Well, I don’t know about you, but my Christmas break was a whirlwind of family, friends, food, and more food. It was pretty darn cold back at home in Northern Ontario. So even though I got out to shovel snow…