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My Take

Overcoming Unhealthy Secrecy

May 15, 2022May 18, 2022 Karina

A discussion on overcoming unhealthy secrecy and letting go of shame and regrets. Plus, a personal update on Mia's training as my service dog!

Tagged Confidence, regrets, shameLeave a comment
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My Take

An Era of Hurry

April 20, 2022April 28, 2022 Karina

An Era of Hurry: Update plus personal exploration of how technology is helping speed up the world in a way that isn't always mentally beneficial.

Tagged anxiety, hurry sickness, school, technology, update, work2 Comments
My Take

Fidget Toys

April 19, 2022May 7, 2022 Karina

A review of fidget toys, what to look for in a good one as well as a personal update!

Tagged adhd, concentration, Fidget toys, focus2 Comments
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Feel-Good Corner

Motivating Myself and Maybe You

March 25, 2022April 14, 2022 Karina

Motivating Myself and Maybe You: Let's take a look at bite sized goals, recognizing accomplishments and what defines adulthood.

Tagged adulthood, Motivation, responsibility2 Comments
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Interview #4: Assertiveness and Purpose

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 Karina

Interview #4: Assertiveness and Purpose - In this interview we hear from Anastasia, a mental health practitioner with big goals and a lot of determination!

Tagged assertiveness, crisis centre, interview, self-talk, Time-management2 Comments
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The Love and Power of a Dog

March 13, 2022March 16, 2022 Karina

The Love and Power of a Dog: My tribute to Mia-Muffin on our 2nd anniversary together!

Tagged anniversary, dogs, Love Letter, Mia4 Comments
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My Take

Financial Health for Mental Wellness

February 28, 2022March 13, 2022 Karina

Financial Health for Mental Wellness: Here are my new-found tips, tricks and discoveries for reducing stress related to finance.

Tagged budgeting, credit cards, credit score, debt, finances, money, saving and investing, stress2 Comments
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My Take

How to Avoid Burning Out…Again

February 15, 2022February 19, 2022 Karina

My tips on how to avoid burning out plus the current struggles I'm facing and how I'm trying to handle them.

Tagged Burnout, Nutrition, sleep, Time-management2 Comments
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My Take

Sociology in Mental Health

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Karina

Sociology in Mental Health: A broad spectrum view of the world and the way its complexities inform our perceptions and behaviours.

Tagged meaning, mental health, Philosophy, Sociology2 Comments
My Take

ADHD

February 3, 2022March 1, 2022 Karina

I learned a lot about myself following my diagnosis of ADHD and I'd like to share that with you along with some tips I'm finding useful.

Tagged adhd, Memory, Productivity, Rushing, stressLeave a comment

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