Now, more than ever, we need to feel connected to those we have in our circle. Social distancing is the talk of the town these days, and while it is important to help flatten the curve, we have to take care of ourselves too. This kind of isolation can have a significant impact on mental … Read more
What is a growth mindset, and how can we use it to keep motivated during a time we need it most? There are two types of mindsets; fixed mindset and growth mindset. A fixed mindset means that people think their qualities are fixed traits, and they can’t be changed. They believe that intelligence and talents … Read more
Gary Chapman has sold over 12 million copies of his book, The 5 Love Languages – The Secret to Love that Lasts. As a New York Times bestseller for ten years running, it has helped many people worldwide with their love and relationships. So what are these five languages, and how can you apply them … Read more
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” ― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Have you ever noticed that when you speak to someone, they are at the ready with an answer before you have finished … Read more
Who are you? If someone asks you on the street “Who are you”, you may reply with “Adam”. But are you just your name? Does that explain who you are? via GIPHY Ok, fine. Next, you may say “I was born and raised in Toronto, and now am a student at the university of Waterloo … Read more
Now that COVID-19 has hit, many companies like Amazon and Netflix has told their employees to work from home. To many, including me, it’s exciting that workplaces are finally starting to think more about remote work. Employees have been clamouring for remote work for years. But working from home has its own challenges and having … Read more
Have you ever worked with a boss that you disliked? A lot of us can relate to bad bosses; we don’t see eye-to-eye, we feel overworked and underappreciated. Why do you think “The Office” is so popular? Michael Scott and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin crew are so relatable because we see aspects of … Read more
It’s that time of year again, where the calendar flips over and you have a blank slate. It’s time to write some goals and get things done! This will be our year! But…wait. What happened to last year’s resolutions? And the year before that? Many times, we have the best intentions and want to change … Read more
Imagine you are running one day, enjoying the view, nodding your head to fellow joggers as they pass by. To anyone that nods back, you seem like a happy guy in his early 30s but you know the man too well to know that he isn’t. At least, not mentally! But what does being happy … Read more
Have you ever felt that your accomplishments are due to extremely good luck? Do you feel like a fraud, when people are looking for guidance and advice from you? You may have lots of responsibility, but are fearful that one day someone will see right through your fraud and it will all come tumbling down. … Read more