Opinion: We need to help students learn how to overcome their anxiety
Alexandra Shimo is a creativity coach, professor and author. I knew that something was different this year when it came time to grade my students’ work. In my nine years of teaching and lecturing at various universities and colleges in Ontario, I have found that some anxiety around the end of the school year is […]
How to combat loneliness in the workplace
Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking. For the first 30 minutes of the two-hour meeting, these coworkers reveal hopes and anxieties — what they worry about, what they’re grateful for, what […]
How to get the most out of your student summer earnings
Summer is just starting for most kids, but for college and university students it’s already halfway over. If you have a child who is off school and working for the summer, now’s a good time to see how their bank account looks. A student’s summer earnings can cover a good chunk of the bills during […]
How to wear head-to-toe white this summer
Summer is here, and with it the annual shift to white as our go-to neutral. We may be shrouded in black, grey and navy the rest of the year, but when the sun is out, nothing beats the crisp freshness of white, ivory and cream. It can be bohemian, minimalist, glamorous, edgy; it’s ageless and […]
How to boost your EQ at the office—even if you work remotely
Earlier this spring, I spoke with self-made millionaire Steve Adcock about financial regrets. He cited one thing he wished he knew in his 20s that could have made him wealthier, faster. “Your personality will get you 10 times richer than your intelligence,” Adcock told me. “I learned that throughout my career, slowly but surely. I […]
How to fill your pantry like a pro
Another trick she uses is to freeze loose items – fruit for snacking on for example – flat on a tray (she likes the shallow iDesign trays and tops them with reusable parchment) before decanting the food into labelled bags and adding it to the filing system. To be barbecue-ready, she suggests flat-freezing burgers in […]
How to host the perfect summer party with the least amount of effort
With the arrival of balmy weather, summer-party season is in full swing; and there’s no better way to spend a sunny afternoon than socialising outside with family and friends. Part of the point of a garden party is that it should be relaxed and informal, giving the hosts more time to enjoy it. But while […]
How to avoid ‘Avocado hand’ — a common and serious injury
You’ll want to cut this part from the guacamole recipe. Cutting avocados accounts for about 1 in every 50 knife injuries in America, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior. “It’s shocking how many ER department visits are related to avocado hand-cutting injuries,” Matthew E. Rossheim, the lead author […]
How to reboot your gut health in 30 days
Research from the American Gut Project found the single best thing you can do for your gut health is to eat 30 different plant foods a week. Leading UK gut experts such as Prof Tim Spector and Dr Megan Rossi, support this advice. It might seem a tall order but the term “plant foods” includes […]
How to get ahead of people’s most common regret
People on their deathbed share a single most-common regret: “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” That’s according to Bronnie Ware, author of the 2011 book “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.” The native Australian spent eight years as a hospice […]