Everyone from your doctor to retail marketing departments are telling you to practice mindfulness. By now you likely are familiar with the endless list of benefits to a mindful life, but you’re feeling stuck because you tried it and hate it. You’re not alone. This…
February marks the date for many holidays and occasions. Some of these could be Groundhog Day, Valentines Day, Family Day, and other celebrations as well. Alongside those February also marks Black History Month, which is a very important time in the Black and African American/Canadian…
The third Monday in January has been dubbed Blue Monday and is considered one of the most depressing days of the year. If you’re feeling particularly low, you might be feeling the Blue Monday Blues and here’s why: The glitz and glamour of the holidays…
If you’re working on your sobriety, the holidays bring a whole new set of challenges. If this is your first sober holiday, you may be increasingly aware of just how much alcohol is emphasized during this time and just how many triggers there are to…
If your holidays don’t look like a perfectly wrapped Hallmark movie, you’re not alone! The holiday season brings many stressors and pressures, expectations, and difficult reminders. Here’s why the holidays are hard If you find yourself struggling with unwelcome guests, like stress, anxiety or depression…
Ontario-wide child exploitation investigation has led to more than 100 people being charged. It’s likely that you have heard of the recent news that an Ontario-wise child exploitation investigation has led to more than 100 people being charged. If you haven’t, here’s a recap: The…