It’s the first day of school! Is that exclamation mark one of excitement or anxiousness? Going back to school for some parents and children can bring about feelings of anxiety depending on past experiences and how school has been going for the child (thus far). Covid has created anxiety for those who may have not [...]
Remember that Seinfeld episode where Frank Costanza is advised by his doctor to say “serenity now” every time he gets angry, as a way to help him lower his blood pressure? Frank is shown raising his hands to the sky, exclaiming “SERENITY NOW!” at all kinds situations. It’s funny, and yet, anybody feeling like [...]
“Why am I feeling this way?” How dealing with on-going uncertainty impacts your mental health As British Columbia moves into Phase 3 of re-opening, many of us are starting to resume normal activities, and life is starting to look and feel a little more normal. Even though you are under fewer restrictions and have [...]
I begun my initial structured and pragmatic attempts at the “home bakery” a while back in university with the assistance of a bread machine. I later decided that short and wide loaves of bread made sandwiches that were large and awkward to eat, never mind much more than what I should consume in one [...]
A few days ago, I came across a post on social media that hit one of my deepest nerves. A well-known clothing company was promoting their workout gear using phrases like “excuses have run out”, “start establishing new habits” and “you now have all the time”. The photo that accompanied the post was of [...]
