As we embark on a new year, many people use this time to start fresh and make various changes to their lives. A popular activity around this time of year is to make a list of new year resolutions. These could be small or large personal goals that describe our hopes, our ideas, and our aspirations for the upcoming months.…
Winter seems to move at a different pace than all the other seasons. As the outdoor temperature turns colder, and the amount of daylight gets shorter, we tend to spend more time indoors. After a while, this routine can start affecting our moods in a negative way. Many people feel lethargic during the colder months of the year, which is…
As the winter holiday season approaches, this is an eventful time of the year filled with constant festivities. The upcoming weeks are marked by a flurry of activities, from holiday shopping to party planning. While these holiday celebrations can be exciting, they are also potential sources of stress and frustration. With so many events unfolding in rapid succession, the high…
Halloween is a festive occasion every year, marked by themed decorations, imaginative costumes, and lots of delicious sweets for your children. This year’s Halloween comes with an uncertain twist, as the coronavirus pandemic impacted our usual activities and traditions. Many past holidays, from Easter to Canada Day, had been downsized because of COVID-19. Due to the current circumstances, Halloween is…
Are you getting your kids ready for back to school? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be one of the most complex school years in recent memory. According to a recent Maru/Blue Public Opinion Research North America poll, 72% of parents worry another outbreak could force Ontario to shut down schools again. Even as the new school year approaches,…
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, many employees have transitioned to a new lifestyle of working from home. Initially, this was meant to be a temporary arrangement to enforce social distancing rules in the workplace. Over time, we have grown fond of the comfort and convenience in our home offices. As we recover from the ongoing pandemic, working from home…
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the foundation of our everyday lives. Social distancing, self-isolation, and personal protection equipment used to be unfamiliar terms until now. There is no denying that our lives changed drastically due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sometimes, these changes may fill you with doubts about the future. That’s totally understandable, because pretty much everyone feels the same…