March 30th is World Bipolar Day (Government of Canada, 2023). Every year, this date is recognized internationally. There is also a new theme every year. The theme of 2023 was “#BipolarTogether” as a reminder for people living with this disorder that they are not alone. The purpose of this date is to raise awareness, eliminate
Productive Breaks: My Experience As a university student, I often find myself feeling a bit overwhelmed with tests and assignments. I find that taking breaks from studying throughout the day sometimes helps boost my mood and productivity. I have personally found that some of my favourite break activities are those which help me feel productive
What if the way we speak is offensive, hurtful, harmful, or just plain mean, and we don’t even know it? The words we use and the way we speak are quite important. Yes, much of human communication is non-verbal – think of our expressions, gestures, and body language (University of the People, 2023). But language
(Thought Catalog on Unsplash, 2018)During stressful times, I find that I sometimes forget about the little things in life that give me pleasure. I find that reminding myself of these things, and engaging in some of my favourite pleasurable activities, is a great way to unwind after a busy day. I find that sometimes even
Note: The views, information and, opinions expressed in this blog are solely of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Free Your Mind Initiative and Speak Your Mind. The contents of this blog are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of
Note: The views, information and, opinions expressed in this blog are solely of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Free Your Mind Initiative and Speak Your Mind. The contents of this blog are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of
Think about your grandparents. When was the last time you visited them? Are you in close contact with them? Many of us are lucky to have a knit-tight relationship with our grandparents, many others not so much, to distance or even loss. Regardless of relationships, you may have noticed that a large population of seniors
Signs of imposter syndrome You often feel as though you are underperforming in comparison to peersA lot of awareness of how others are performingExperience chronic self-doubt, lack of confidence, and feel incapable of doing things expected of us in our area of expertise/educationWorried that others will see you as a fraudProcrastinating on tasks out of
Many people go through their lives hating and repressing themselves. They blame it on themselves, their situation, their environment, their past or specific people who are or were in their life. I myself have even given in to self hate, almost everyone does. However, this does not mean you have to choose to continue living
As essential it is to take breaks and relax, it is just as important to be cautious of boredom. Boredom can push us right off the edge and back into our vicious cycles. You might be thinking to yourselves, how can being bored be a danger to my mental illness. Well, the majority of people with
