In the few minutes before work started this morning, I gave Twitter a courtesy roll. I knew I was going to write a piece this morning, so I wanted to see what was happening in the world and take my pulse, so to speak. I didn’t expect to see news that Trump supporters had stormed…
By Stan Popovich Discussing your mental health problems with your friends might be an option for you. Are you having trouble explaining your mental health problems to family and friends? If so, here are six suggestions on how to discuss your mental health issues with your friends and relatives. # 1 Talk to a counselor…
“May you have warmth in your igloo, oil in your lamp, and peace in your heart!” Eskimo proverb The holidays are upon us. A time of needed relaxation and more time with the people closest to us. A time of stress and worries. A time of not all the joy you may have hoped for…
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”Zig Ziglar Some days you wake up motivated and ready to go. On some days things feel heavy and it is hard to get going and find that inner drive. And there are often roadblocks, plateaus and valleys…
Ginger shares her tips on how to find balance, seek help, and gain time for your sanity as a PhD student who also works full-time.– Ginger Dept. Do you take online courses while working full-time? If so, you are not alone – as a full-time writer and editor, as well as a part-time student, I…
If you’re like most people, you’re probably feeling pretty stressed right now. A global pandemic, political unrest, and personal stressors are taking their toll on people all over the world. You might be juggling lots of responsibilities and just trying to keep your head above water. At times like these, everybody needs a hobby. Having…
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”G.K. Chesterton “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”Robert Brault “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to…
How prepared are you for the holiday sales? Since October, holiday shopping has brought in billions after billions of dollars in revenue. Just recently between Nov. 1 and Nov. 11, AliBaba Singles Day sales brought in a whopping $75 billion in sales with 800 million shoppers participating, according to reports. Although the pandemic has affected…
Listening is demanding! You might not agree with this statement unless you are part of the 466 million people in the world who are hard of hearing. And the WHO expects this number to rise to 630 million by 2030, and over 900 million in 2050! Having been diagnosed with hearing loss at the age…
Caiyun shares her advice on how to overcome #FresherPressure. – Caiyun The transition to university can be overwhelming and scary. Even though my university wasn’t too far from home, it was still a new environment. As someone who was always shy and introverted, I found it difficult to make new friends. Fortunately, in the summer…
If you are a keen photographer or just enjoy photography as a hobby, there are always ways you can improve. As a keen photographer, you can look to enroll in some photography courses and be taught by an expert; as a hobbyist, you may just want to learn a few new tips that you can…
An unprecedented global health crisis has forced many countries to implement quarantine and lockdown protocols to contain its spread. Because of this, people are left to stay at home for longer periods of time than they could ever imagine. Being stuck inside your home doing the same things every day, staring at the same wall…
When it comes to managing a team, whether in a corporate setting or as part of your business, productivity is one of the most important parameters of success. It’s also something that we all want, although it’s a little tricky to figure out how to get there. Building your team’s productivity should be a priority…
Michael, the editor of the Student Minds blog, shares some tips and tricks for navigating #FresherPressure. – Michael Priestley The university start can be fun and exciting! But it can also feel challenging, especially when you sit down and find your feet. I started college after two years of full-time work and found the initial…
As the world changes and adjusts to a “new normal”, many of us have experienced more worries than usual, become more aware of our current mental health problems, or have more problems with our wellbeing. Our mental and physical well-being is crucial for us to lead a happy and well-rounded life and to enjoy our…
