5 Mental Health Apps That Help With Stress & Anxiety

I think it’s probably safe to say that anyone out there – no matter who you are – could benefit from seeing a therapist. From work stress to family issues to decision making, life is challenging – and, having someone to bounce that off can be a valuable experience. But, not everyone has the time,...

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June 14, 2017

Expert Insight: What Stress Can Do to Your Body

Stress is a powerful thing. While you’re trying to get the kids off to school, you can’t find your cell phone, and you’re sitting in traffic, your hypothalamus, a tiny control tower in your brain, decides to send out the order: Send in the stress hormones! These stress hormones are the same ones that trigger your...

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January 2, 2017

How To Avoid Burnout At Work

According to Statistics Canada, the Canadian unemployment rate dropped to 6.8% in November 2016. Given that there are so many people looking for jobs, it’s also ironic that a large percentage of Canadian workers want nothing more than to quit. Effective organizational policies that address mental health problems at work are key in addressing burnout....

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December 14, 2015

How to Get Rid of Anxiety Without Meditation

Yesterday, Interview Magazine released their telling interview with Kylie Jenner. The 18-year-old had a lot of honest things to say about her struggles with anxiety. The reality star and half sister to the Kardashian clan admitted, “I wake up every morning with the worst anxiety. I don’t know why.” – via Kylie isn’t alone. About...

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June 9, 2015

How To Keep Your Cool Under Pressure

It could be anything. You’re stressed at work, school or home. The clock is ticking on your due date and it’s down to the wire. The pressure is on. So how do you deal? It’s easy to let stress get to us, and hard to put all that stress on the back burner. I have...

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May 19, 2015

Keep Calm and Rest On: Why beating stress is important for your professional success

Keep Calm and Rest On:Why beating stress is important for your professional success Ah, how stressful it is to be a young professional these days! At least that’s what many people – parents, older professionals, peers, friends – say to those currently working towards degrees and diplomas. Often, fear comes from job searching, biting off...

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February 10, 2015

7 Reasons Why People Quit Their Jobs

It’s the craziest thing. You get a new job and you’re so excited. You think this is it – this will be my big break. I’ll show my stuff and maybe even change the world! But then, before you know it, you’re frustrated, unhappy and ready to quit. So, why do people quit their...

Career Advice, ENTREPRENEUR, GROWING YOUR BUSINESS, IMMIGRANTS, INVESTING IN YOUR CAREER, UNEMPLOYMENT, YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

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