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Creating Healthy Boundaries

Published: 19 March 2022

Posted by Sandra-Lee Layden, award-winning Toronto-based music and portrait photographer.  Working in the music industry and creating boundaries can be extremely difficult. Especially if you’re self-employed– you’re your own boss, employee, HR, accounting and so much more. Learning how to say no, drawing a line in the sand, or even just being honest with your clients, […]

Self-Compassion: What it is, what it isn’t and how to practice it

Published: 5 March 2022

Posted by Togetherall It’s easy to think about the concept of “compassion” — it encompasses all the good qualities we value in other people, like selflessness, consideration, kindness, and tenderness. However, it’s harder for most of us to understand and enact compassion for ourselves in moments of distress – i.e., self-compassion. Sometimes we might think […]

Men’s Mental Health: Becoming More Of Yourself

Published: 28 November 2021

Posted by Nelson Chaves, Hungry Hearts, The Hungry Soul Coaching Company Preoccupied, concerned, busy – these are the hallmarks of success and the standard of living in our world today. But they keep you disconnected from yourself, from what really matters, from what you really desire. Who are you? How did self-love, connection, and purpose […]

Two years without Pride: A reflection by Reggie Vermue aka. Regina Gently

Published: 19 November 2021

When Pride is so intricately linked to your life as a gig worker in entertainment, specifically as a DJ and drag performer, what do you do when it just stops being there? Two years in a row. Pride is not perfect. And it can never be everything to all people. But from my earliest experiences […]

How Being Kind is Good For Your Health

Published: 14 November 2021

We know that being a kind person uplifts and encourages the people around us. Kindness helps us relate to other people and have positive relationships. However, treating others with kindness isn’t just good for the world and the people around us—it’s good for ourselves! In fact, there are several physical and social benefits that are […]

Queer History Month – The Legacy of Jackie Shane

Published: 31 October 2021

Queer History Month happens every October to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community– raising awareness and increasing visibility of the lives, histories and experiences of queer people by recognizing their contributions, and making sure that their stories get told, as they often slip through the cracks of time. While QTBIPOC have a long and visible presence in Canada, our history […]

Tips for Navigating Pronouns in the Workplace

Published: 16 October 2021

“Workplace culture” is a term widely used by many companies whether thats office spaces or department stores. The concept was created to foster better environments for workers. We all love free snacks in the lunch room and happy hours on Fridays but what about initiatives that go deeper. For example making an effort to acknowledge […]

Free Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Courses through Togetherall

Published: 10 October 2021

What is Togetherall? Togetherall is an award-winning digital mental health service available at togetherall.com. It offers 24/7 support, with trained clinicians online at all times, as well as a range of helpful tools and resources.  Togetherall is widely commissioned in the NHS, as well as by local authorities, employers, universities, and the Armed Forces. The […]

Tips & Tricks to Help You Through Recovery: Part Two

Published: 26 September 2021

Posted by: Cadence Grace Here is some helpful advice for you or a loved one going through any kind of illness or recovery. Recovery doesn’t often follow a straight line. Be prepared for bumps, and even complete detours. Try to go with the flow the best you can and not be discouraged. Have a plan […]

Re-Establishing Healthy Routines and Habits in the New Normal

Published: 5 September 2021

Posted by: LifeWorks Following a big disruption of any kind—going back to school, a new baby, a change in job—it’s often difficult to re-establish routines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have found that the majority of their routines have been turned upside down. You might find the pandemic has touched all parts of your life, including when, […]

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