Hey everyone! Before summer school started, I was feeling a little bored at home sometimes since it can seem like there’s not much to do. In this post, I wanted to share some of the fun activities that I did…
Category: Active Living
Celebrating Pride Month Online!
For me, Pride Month has always been an important time to connect with my community, reflect on LGBTQ+ history, and engage in issues that are important to me. I wrote one of my first blog posts ever reflecting on last…
Finding Mindfulness in the Midst of Things
Now more than ever may be the time people need mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way to become fully aware of your emotions, allowing you to recognize how you are feeling (perhaps sad or anxious or stressed) and accept this state…
Managing Online Summer Classes
Hey everyone! Since I’m taking summer school for the first time and it’s completely online, I thought I would share my experience with you all in this post 🙂 Regular Schedule: All of my online classes are recorded, which…
Trying Out Hart House Online Fitness Classes!
Did you know Hart House is offering their fitness classes online? I was shocked to find out that my favourite fitness classes to attend during the school year are now accessible from my own home (over 4000 km away from…
Keepin’ Active
Hey everyone, if you’re like me, then you are also somehow more behind on schoolwork than usual. Other than the sudden transition to indoors with Covid-19, the thing I’ve been struggling with the most is the lack of an exercise…
2 am Thoughts? Ways to Improve Your Sleep
I find it hard to fall asleep sometimes, especially when it’s a busy week and I have a lot to think about. What’s my schedule like tomorrow? Am I done all my readings? I often find myself lying in bed…
Semesters Abroad and Changing expectations
This week, I decided to share a short interview with a friend of mine from U of T who was also doing a semester abroad. Hope you enjoy this short reflection piece! Abby: Studied at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore…
Looking for something new? Try new drop in fitness programs on campus!
The winter blues — I’m sure many of us have been feeling it. I have been stuck in some kind of rut in terms of physical health, mental health, and academics. As we arrive towards the end of academic term,…
What You Should Know About Nutrition (According to a Nutritionist)
This week, I spoke to Eric Williamson, a nutritionist, to find out what we should be eating to optimize our health and boost immunity. Along the way, I poke at all the bears: vitamin supplements (are they necessary??), weird diets and the mysterious transformation in which foods that are Very Bad For You become superfoods.