Have you ever had a day where you are just “off”? You’re running late to work and your pant loop gets stuck on the doorknob, or you’re heading out and drop your coffee. Small inconveniences can quickly build up, leaving you feeling angry, frustrated, irritated [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month which aims to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma and provide support for mental wellbeing. Mental health isn’t something a person simply “has” or “doesn’t have” it exists on a spectrum that every individual moves along throughout their life. Just [...]
Often, we go through transitions where we must take on new roles, responsibilities and relationships. These transitions can be met with feelings of joy and excitement as we enter a new phase. However, during the excitement, it can be hard to handle the pressure and [...]
Imagine you see a list of responsibilities or one big task that you need to get done by the end of the day. You say to yourself, “I’ll do it later,” and do other activities. Midday comes around and you push it back again. Then [...]
Technology can be a helpful part of everyday life. It can help us find information quickly, organize our thoughts and even give us a starting point when we are trying to make sense of what we are feeling. In many ways, it has made support [...]
Are you feeling that you are burning out in your job or even burning out in life? Are you doing way too much for others and not receiving enough in return? Do you forget to take time to restore, rejunvenate, and recharge yourself? There is a definite trend [...]
Each year, communities around the world come together to raise awareness about an often misunderstood and deeply personal struggle, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), commonly referred to as self-harm. This month serves as a reminder that self-harm is a serious mental health concern that deserves compassion, understanding [...]
Before we begin, it is important to acknowledge that the word “women” is being used here to highlight patterns that research and lived experiences frequently identify among women in the workplace and at home. At the same time, these experiences are not exclusive to those [...]
In today’s 24/7 digital world, staying informed feels like a social responsibility. Yet, the constant stream of breaking headlines, notifications and social media alerts can take a serious toll on our mental health. Continuous exposure to stressful news, particularly graphic or negative stories can activate [...]
What is a boundary and why are they important? In this month’s mentor article we will discuss what boundaries are and how they can assist us with communicating with clarity and confidence. Boundaries are limits we set for ourselves that define what we are willing [...]
