Category: Improving My Mental Health

The Impact of COVID on Social Media Anxiety

  • Posted by Jon Harju
  • On October 19, 2020
Most of us use social media on a semi-regular basis. It can be a very useful tool to stay connected to family and friends, but more recently with updates regarding COVID19 flooding our newsfeeds, social media has turned into a stressful and anxiety-provoking way to pass the time. When the government, news, and community are

6 ways to manage your email overload stress and anxiety

  • Posted by Cam Poole
  • On October 15, 2020
We all react to the ping of an email notification, but if your email has the ability to induce skyrocketing stress and worry, you’re not alone! The modern working day coupled with technology and living in a connected world especially during a pandemic means we have no ‘off’ switch. Emails arriving 24/7 may bring with

5 Things You Can Do If Mental Health Impacts Your Sleep

  • Posted by Jon Harju
  • On October 8, 2020
Did you know that sleep difficulties go hand in hand with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder? In fact, between 60-90% of people with depression have insomnia.  We know that the pandemic has escalated levels of anxiety and depression, it is, therefore, safe to imagine that sleep will be

Mental Illness Awareness Week – Impacts Of COVID

  • Posted by Jon Harju
  • On October 8, 2020
Who would have imagined while preparing for March break 2020 that our children would not return to school for six months, businesses would close; many never to reopen again, workplaces would be forced to accept working from home as an accommodation, we would not have the freedom to enter and exit our homes at our

Banish Body Anguish: 5 Ways To Tackle Negative Body Image Issues

  • Posted by Jon Harju
  • On July 29, 2020
Imagine what life would feel like if you were to stand in front of a mirror and only focus on what you love about yourself.  No inner voice hurling body-shaming comments or wishful-thinking lists being written up with things you want to change about yourself — all in search of achieving your dream body image.

How to stop your smartphone from robbing you of sleep

  • Posted by Jon Harju
  • On July 9, 2020
Our smartphones are typically at our side every waking hour — so much so that a quick scroll on Instagram or a peek at email is often the first and last thing we do each day. Sound familiar? Many of us struggle to fall asleep because our phones are part of our bedtime ritual, stimulating

How to make remote working with kids work

  • Posted by Jon Harju
  • On May 27, 2020
With entire organizations adopting remote working and provinces declaring the closure of schools for the remainder of the academic year, many working parents are now being called upon to juggle the roles of employee, parent, and educator in some cases. We share 6 ways to help boost your positivity, productivity, and ease your stress.

Ditch Downtime Drinking To Improve Your Healthy Habits

  • Posted by Cam Poole
  • On May 20, 2020
Many people are struggling to navigate a completely new situation with unique stressors. We are all adapting the best way we know-how, which can also uncover unconscious habits. For those indulging in alcohol, they could be left with a habit that's hard to shake off once lockdown is over.

Post-Lockdown Anxiety: Returning To Work In The New Normal

  • Posted by Jon Harju
  • On May 19, 2020
We are all wondering what life will look like after lockdown. But when it comes to the lift on restrictions, are you hesitant to venture out? If you find yourself struggling with anxiety following the break from the workplace, here are some return to work strategies to make the transition a little easier.

6 Ways To Manage Financial Stress For Your Mental Health

  • Posted by Jon Harju
  • On May 7, 2020
Financial stress can feel overwhelming and inevitably cause harm to your physical health and mental well-being. Learning to manage your financial situation and cope with financial worries can help you gain control of your life and build a more secure future while reducing your stress. 

How to cope with the COVID-19 crisis: 5 ways to shift your mindset

READ NOW
close-link
Click Me