I think just about everyone can say that they have felt as though they’re going through the motions, or stuck in a rut, at some point in life. As humans, many of us crave and prefer routine and structure, but the irony of this preference is that, oftentimes, after an extended period of time, routine … More Stuck in a rut? A simple refresh might help
If you were to tell me ten years ago that I would be reading for roughly 40 minutes each evening before going to bed, I would arguably laugh it off and deem it entirely untrue. To be fair, I should probably provide you with some context; I studied English in university and was expected to … More The beauty of broadening a personal preference
Anyone who identifies as a creature of habit or routine arguably experiences rather aggressive anxiety toward the notion of changing things up, myself included. For those of us who find comfort in repetition and predictability, the idea of change can be a daunting one. But, despite the fear associated with change, change is not something … More The importance of pushing our comfortability
I’m willing to bet that just about all of us know someone in our lives who is a complete and total unjustified asshole and lives their life abiding by the “I’ve been this way for this long so I’m not gonna change now” mantra. Often times, this narrative applies to older folks, but not necessarily … More Here’s why we need to stop changing ourselves to appease others
Fear is arguably something most of us don’t necessarily enjoy experiencing. Typically, we associate fear with negativity, because the feeling of fear isn’t exactly to be desired in a general sense. We stigmatize fear because it does, so often, present itself in dire, unsettling circumstances, so it makes sense that fear isn’t something we would … More Finding opportunity in fear
The sensations of feeling saddened or overwhelmed aren’t exactly the most desirable ways to categorize our feelings, normally speaking. We typically associate the concept of feeling lost with negativity and therefore don’t try to make ourselves feel such a way, but according to an article from The Good News Network, “If You Feel Like Things … More Feeling lost? It could be a good thing
As someone who is a creature of habit and seriously values routine, I can attest to the ability of change causing feelings of unease and discomfort. Change is inevitable and necessary, but for a lot of us, it has a bit of a negative connotation. When we prefer stability and avoid change, though, we run … More Embracing change through COVID-19
September is a time of year during which many of us have mixed emotions. Perhaps you’re starting your first year of post-secondary education and you’re feeling rather overwhelmed; maybe you’re a parent sending your child off to junior kindergarten; you may be finishing up a job you thoroughly enjoyed to begin a new one. Whatever … More Embracing change
Sometimes in life, we’re presented with circumstances that are well beyond the sphere of our control. This can be difficult to process, considering as humans we have a tendency to want to delve into something that requires repair or attention in order to better it. And, as hard as we may try to rectify the … More Grappling with the unchangeable
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