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,…
Category: Down time
How I Create Boundaries Between Studying and Breaks!
With online schooling, studying and social time has just become a constant blur. Just yesterday I was studying for my midterm and was constantly distracted by the quicksand of texts and social media. What may be most difficult about effectively…
My Productive Morning Routine
I am a strong believer that the way I start my morning affects the rest of my day. This post is about my morning routine on a normal school day, with the goal of making sure I stay productive! Wake…
Simple Beauty Face Masks to Make at Home!
Hey everyone, this week I will be taking on the role of experimental beauty guru because I am here to share how I make some easy face masks from stuff most people already have at home! Ever since I started…
I like Fall/Autumn at UofT
Autumn is a time of year when the trees get to look at the flowers and say I can do that too. It’s a lot warmer and all-round much more enjoyable than the Winter semester. I wasn’t prepared for January…
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.…
A year on after my first Canadian Thanksgiving
As a little lad from England, I hadn’t had a thanksgiving before I arrived at U of T. I did know that there were different dates for Canadian and American Thanksgiving and that it would be sooner here. And your…
6 Things You Can Do to De-Stress When You Don’t Have the Attention Span for Meditation
Featured artwork by Ari. See more of Ari’s artwork on IG @Ariigum I’ve lost count of the amount of times that people have told me to meditate, “take a deep breath”, do some stretches – anything that relates to taking…
Living Far Away From Home During “Uncertain Times”
Last year, I wrote a post about my struggles living far away from home (I’m from Vancouver, which is a 4-5 hour plane ride away from Toronto). Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, living away from home has gotten a lot…
The music I listen to all-day and for studying
Music. I listen to it a lot. If I had to categorise them, it’s probably something familiar or fancy. Either way, it brings more thoughts and emotions to the present moment. I get to feel more, without travelling anywhere. Music…