Category: Educational

Here’s why we need to stop subconsciously perpetuating toxic masculinity

April 5, 2022

Toxic masculinity, for anyone who perhaps hasn’t heard of it before, is a term used to describe social and cultural norms, often considered to be traditional, which have the ability to negatively impact all people. I think a lot of folks hear ‘toxic masculinity’ and assume that it is strictly affiliated with males, but this … More Here’s why we need to stop subconsciously perpetuating toxic masculinity

Recognizing the power of positive self-affirmations

April 4, 2022

Self-affirmations, for anyone who may not be entirely familiar with the topic, are, in my own words, phrases we say aloud and direct towards ourselves that aim to manifest positivity. In simple terms, self-affirmations are vocalized statements that affirm, or warrant, our existence. Self-affirmations are a beneficial thing for just about everyone. They’re a means … More Recognizing the power of positive self-affirmations

Read this before approaching someone about their mental health

April 3, 2022

Mental health is a stigmatized topic of conversation. More specifically, mental illness. This isn’t anything new, and while the topic has gained ground in terms of being more socially accepted, and further, discussed, mental health conversations aren’t anywhere near where they should be regarding advocacy and awareness. We’re certainly moving in the right direction, but … More Read this before approaching someone about their mental health

The significance of sticking to your guns

April 1, 2022

I’m sure we have all heard the saying ‘stick to your guns,’ or something along those lines, at one point or another. In essence, the saying suggests the importance of staying true to ourselves, whether it be a specific choice or decision in life, or perhaps something affiliated with a certain sort of relationship; romantic, … More The significance of sticking to your guns

Mind your tongue

March 31, 2022

These days, more than ever, arguably, it seems as though a lot of us walking around with a lot of pent-up anger and frustration. And, understandably so. The past couple of years haven’t exactly been pleasant in regards to the pandemic and all of its lovely elements, and there are a few of us who … More Mind your tongue

Will Smith versus Chris Rock; who was in the wrong?

March 30, 2022

I don’t normally get too caught up in the lives of celebrities and Hollywood folk because the lives they live are, often, so out-of-touch with reality. These folks are often referred to as elite, which implies they’re above and superior to the common folk, and since society has encouraged and enabled the ideology of over-glorifying … More Will Smith versus Chris Rock; who was in the wrong?

Navigating the use of quotation marks, continued

March 27, 2022

Anyone who is relatively familiar with the English language could have probably guessed that a single post wouldn’t suffice to delve into the convoluted aspect of understanding how to properly use quotations in this particular language. I probably could have jammed all of the learnings affiliated with proper quotation use in English into one blog … More Navigating the use of quotation marks, continued

The risks of mixing business and friendship

March 20, 2022

The concept of combining friendship and business can be a controversial one, depending on who you ask. It’s a fickle verdict regarding the matter; there are folks who have had nothing but positive experiences in terms of mixing business and friendship, and there are others who might say they would never do it again. When … More The risks of mixing business and friendship

Here’s how to make the best homemade Hamburger Helper

March 18, 2022

When I was younger, Hamburger Helper was the shit. I can recall the majority of my friends ingesting it on a semi-regular basis, and I was always envious of their privilege to eat this stuff because my mom determined it to be too unhealthy for us to eat and enjoy. I mean, in retrospect, my … More Here’s how to make the best homemade Hamburger Helper

Hypnotism 101

March 9, 2022

I’m a smoker. When I say I’m a smoker, I’m making reference to the fact that I smoke cigarettes, but I also smoke marijuana, so I guess I can classify myself as a dual smoker. Those are the only two forms of smoking I participate in, just to clarify, in case anyone associates the term … More Hypnotism 101

Here’s why you need to visit Blush Medical Aesthetics

March 5, 2022

I am not someone who frequently visits any type of salon, studio, or beauty-related business. I never have, and probably never will, simply because the world of aesthetics and all of its services have never really appealed to me. Working on a farm isn’t exactly a profession in which beauty and my appearance are my … More Here’s why you need to visit Blush Medical Aesthetics

Do yourself a favour and don’t watch the new ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

February 25, 2022

I’ve made mention of my love for horror movies numerous times here on my blog before, but I think it is important to specify that when I say horror, I’m referring to movies that truly scare the living shit out of me, not ones that depict an insane amount of gore. The term horror is … More Do yourself a favour and don’t watch the new ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

The significance of understanding that mental illness isn’t objective

February 24, 2022

Mental illness is something that I’m quite passionate about because of my own experiences with it. I’ve said it on here many times already, but in case you’re new to my blog, I dealt with a combination of three eating disorders when I was in high school; I have Generalized Anxiety disorder; I have Obsessive-Compulsive … More The significance of understanding that mental illness isn’t objective

Here’s how to make homemade pizza pockets

February 14, 2022

Pizza pockets are like the GOAT of the food world. They’re insanely good, and while I realize that store-bought versions of this delicacy are stuffed with synthetic materials and chemicals, I personally don’t give a shit. They’re delicious, regardless of how many hazardous materials they contain, and I think they may contain cocaine or some … More Here’s how to make homemade pizza pockets