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Shift Work: Coping Skills for Life Outside the 9-to-5

Shift Work: Coping Skills for Life Outside the 9-to-5

When your alarm goes off at 4 p.m. and you’re pouring cereal in broad daylight, it’s clear you’re not living the standard 9-to-5 lifestyle. Whether you work nights, early mornings, or rotating shifts, shift work can leave you feeling out of sync, affecting your mental health, physical health, sleep, and...

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Unmasking Mental Health During Mental Health Week 2025

Unmasking Mental Health During Mental Health Week 2025

Mental Health Week takes place from May 5 to 11, 2025, and this year’s powerful theme is "Unmasking Mental Health." This national campaign invites all of us to pause and reflect on how we approach mental wellness, not just within ourselves, but also in our workplaces, communities, and families. Too...

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Carrying the Light: A Menopause Wellness Series

Carrying the Light: A Menopause Wellness Series

Part One: Understanding the Journey  Menopause is not the end of your vitality—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. Like any meaningful life transition, it brings change, questions, and the potential for personal growth.  This is the first post in a three-part series designed to support you through the menopause...

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The Healing Power of Nature: How the Outdoors Boosts Mental Health

The Healing Power of Nature: How the Outdoors Boosts Mental Health

Time spent in nature offers a range of mental health benefits and serves as an antidote to the stresses of modern life. From reducing anxiety to improving mood and enhancing overall well-being, the positive effects of nature on mental health are well-documented and frequently recommended for maintaining balance in life. ...

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World Sleep Day 2025

World Sleep Day 2025

World Sleep Day is a yearly event, started in 2008, with the aim to highlight the importance of good sleep, while also providing awareness and education on ways to lessen the burdens of sleep problems. The day was created as a response to the increasing prevalence of various sleeping disorders,...

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Nourish to Flourish: Eating to Feed Your Body, Mind, and Soul

Nourish to Flourish: Eating to Feed Your Body, Mind, and Soul

Food plays an essential role in our lives, going far beyond solely promoting our body’s physical health. There’s increasing evidence that nutrition impacts our mental health. Food also helps foster our social and cultural connections.   Scientific research continues to find that what’s healthy for our body is also healthy...

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Pink Shirt Day 2025

Pink Shirt Day 2025

Pink Shirt Day, which lands on Wednesday February 26th this year, began in Canada in 2007, has evolved into a global crusade advocating for kindness, inclusion, and respect across various sectors. It serves as a poignant reminder to assess our contributions towards creating environments—especially in professional settings—where every individual feels...

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Slowing Down Amidst the Hustle

Slowing Down Amidst the Hustle

Constant hustling, producing, and being ambitious in the pursuit of success has both advantages and disadvantages.  A strong focus on achieving success might mean that individuals are able to meet or exceed expectations, achieve goals, and move up more quickly. This is not only internally validating as individuals feel good...

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Conquering Blue Monday: Strategies to Overcome Winter Blues

Conquering Blue Monday: Strategies to Overcome Winter Blues

As January progresses, we encounter what is popularly known as Blue Monday—the third Monday of the month, often described as the most depressing day of the year. This concept initially stemmed from the combination of dreary winter weather, the post-holiday slump, and the fading glow of New Year's resolutions. While...

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