While you probably know how to deal with a broken bone or the flu, handling a mental health crisis isn’t quite as straightforward and should not be taken lightly. If you know someone who’s dealing with some mental health issues and aren’t sure how to help, here are seven things you can do. [Read more…]
My experience with exam anxiety
When I was in grade 11, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which means I worry irrationally about anything and everything. While I’ve learned how to cope with my illness and understand how it affects me, it doesn’t make school any easier. And when it comes to exam season, my anxiety can turn an already stressful situation into a nightmare. [Read more…]
6 tips for setting boundaries
When I got to university I thought I had to join every club, sit on every council, get perfect grades, make money, and be fit/healthy/perfect. As a result, every year I’ve been overextending myself and not really doing anything well. I don’t know how to say no, and I end up exhausted and overwhelmed. [Read more…]
Top 5 dorm room cleaning hacks
Have you opened your T-shirt drawer to find a jumbled mess of random clothing, a single shoe, and last semester’s psych notes? This described my dorm room closet for 90% of my first year. Organizing such a small space can be a challenge for many people, and we don’t always have the time or energy to do a deep clean. But a clean room can boost your productivity, improve your mood, and keep you healthy. Here are a few tricks I use to keep my room looking (mostly) clean! [Read more…]
Top 6 reasons to get your flu shot
It’s that time of year again! You know, that wonderful sniffling, coughing, sneezing time of the year? That’s right, flu season is upon us. Washing your hands and coughing into your elbow is all good and dandy, but the best way to avoid getting sick is by getting your flu shot. Luckily, Dal has you covered! [Read more…]
6 ways to deal with a breakup
Getting dumped seriously, seriously sucks. Hopefully none of you experienced the dreaded Thanksgiving turkey dump. But if you did, don’t worry about a thing. Suddenly becoming single again has its merits, and life does go on. And as someone who’s been broken up with many, many times, I should know. And I’m here to give you some of my foolproof ways to help you get back on your feet. [Read more…]
10 things to know about cannabis
The day has arrived. Cannabis is now legal to purchase and possess in Canada. But legal doesn’t necessarily mean safe, and there are rules and guidelines that need to be considered when using it. Ready for it? Here are 10 things you need to know about using cannabis. Educate yourself before you recreate yourself… [Read more…]
8 tips for dealing with the flu
There is no cure for the flu, but there are ways you can try to ease your symptoms and suffering! Even if you’re simply feeling under the weather, we have a handy dandy guide on how to cope with being sick, without the help of your parents. [Read more…]
6 tips for a safe first date
Going on a first date is always exciting and nerve-wracking, but it’s also important to stay safe at every point of the date. You never know what will happen or who you’ll meet. So here are some precautionary steps you can take before, during, and after the date to make sure you’re safe. [Read more…]
Are you over-caffeinating?
As students, we all know the power of caffeine. Late nights and stressful times are no match for a rich cup of coffee. But unfortunately, their comes a time when the cons of caffeine start to outweigh the pros.
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