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Embrace the Joy of Reading
11 October 2021Reading sparks joy! Reading can help you: Relax: “It really doesn’t matter what book you read, by losing yourself in a thoroughly engrossing book you can escape from the worries…
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Finding Awe: Scavenger Hunt
4 October 2021Why Practice Awe? Awe is the feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world, like staring at the stars in the night…
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Self-compassion
27 September 2021What is self-compassion? Being kind to yourself instead of being judgmental. Keeping in mind the shared human experience rather than seeing yourself as completely isolated. Being mindful and accepting of…
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Kindness Rocks
20 September 2021Gratitude can help us: Strengthen relationships Increase happiness Life satisfaction Improve sleep Enhance resilience By keeping around a physical item you can easily feel or notice each day, you will…
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Thank You Notes
31 May 2021There are many benefits to giving and receiving thank you notes. Expressing gratitude in a handwritten note boosts positive emotions and well-being for both the person writing the thank you…
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Practicing Mindfulness with Origami
24 May 2021Mindfulness & Well-Being Mindfulness: the state of focusing one’s awareness on the present moment while acknowledging one’s feelings and thoughts without passing judgement. 3 Qualities of Mindfulness: Intention to cultivate…
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Journaling
17 May 2021How does journaling work, and why should we practice it? Journaling works on multiple levels: It allows us to express our emotions, which can support our well-being by letting us…
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Practice Facing Your Fears
10 May 2021Overcoming fears often requires that we develop a more positive association with the thing that we fear. We can shift our perception through positive reinforcement and positive self talk. Engaging…
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Nurturing Your Friendships
3 May 2021Why are friendships important? Friendship strengthens mental health by: Friendships change and grow. Healthy friendship should be mutually beneficial and positively contribute to your well-being. A healthy friendship should value:…
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Tracking Your Sleep
26 April 2021Why does our sleep matter, and why should we track it? Sleep is an essential part of our life. Poor sleep can negatively affect our memory, mental health, and academic…