If you’re going to doom scroll, at least make it advantageous

For anyone unfamiliar with the term ‘doom scroll,’ or ‘doom scrolling,’ it refers to when someone is mindlessly scrolling through apps or a specific app on their phone, oftentimes social media. In fact, I’m not entirely sure if there are other apps in which one can doom scroll, aside from social media platforms; I think … More If you’re going to doom scroll, at least make it advantageous

Social media comment sections: yay, nay, or both?

Anyone who uses social media to any extent will arguably concur with the statement that the comments affiliated with posts are quite often more funny than the actual post in question. Sometimes, I can watch a few seconds of an Instagram reel and immediately know that the comments section is where the humour is, and … More Social media comment sections: yay, nay, or both?

Feeling like there are not enough hours in the day? Read this

The notion of wasting time is arguably not one we wish to affiliate ourselves with. Wasting time equates to minimal productivity, and social constructs have influenced us to be anything but. However, in this day and age, I would argue most of us inevitably waste time on a daily basis thanks to one major culprit, … More Feeling like there are not enough hours in the day? Read this

Is this emergency service enabled on your iPhone?

I spend more time looking at Instagram reels than I would like to admit, but, occasionally, you stumble across one that actually shares some rather significant information. I came across one of these said reels yesterday and immediately shared it with my sister and husband; I was entirely unaware that iPhone offers this feature, and … More Is this emergency service enabled on your iPhone?

Heroism versus tragedy: how do we walk the line?

I recently viewed a reel via Instagram depicting a middle-aged woman sharing publicly an experience she recently endured in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Her face is severely bruised and swollen, and it is evident that she is in pain. She explains how she attended a firework display and took the bus from the event to … More Heroism versus tragedy: how do we walk the line?

Have you heard of the ‘let them’ theory?

I figure it is usually best to take any information gained via social media with a grain of salt. If sources and references are provided alongside an educational social media post, that’s wonderful; the majority of things we see on social media platforms, however, in an educational context, are often presented without any background information, … More Have you heard of the ‘let them’ theory?

Social media and comparison: a dangerous and inevitable occurrence

Not too long ago, I had a rather intense conversation with someone who is quite near and dear to my heart. Out of respect for the person I will refrain from naming them or providing any details that may hint toward their identity, but I will say that this individual is incredibly strong, independent and … More Social media and comparison: a dangerous and inevitable occurrence

Why aren’t we paying attention to what is happening in Iran?

In the case you read the title of this post and thought to yourself, I actually don’t know what is currently going on in Iran, allow me to inform you that you’re not alone. A vast number of people are entirely unaware of how dire the situation in Iran has become, arguably because media outlets … More Why aren’t we paying attention to what is happening in Iran?