Blog Posts
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Coffee versus Exercise: The Great Debate
Each morning, millions of people around the globe head off to exercise or pour a cup of coffee. And many people do both. They do it to refresh themselves, for health reasons and enjoyment. As an avid exerciser but not a coffee drinker, I wanted to see which of the two was better. With science…
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We’re all Finding it Hard to Focus
Finding it hard to focus? Not sure what day of the week it is? Or don’t feel motivated to undergo the daily hygiene routine? After two or more months of physical distancing and self-isolating you may find yourself losing focus and motivation. Even the simplest tasks may seem a challenge. And trying to do something…
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Sitting: A silent killer?
We sit all the time. When we’re reading, watching TV or working. Chances are you spend more of your waking hours sitting than any other activity. For me, I’m sitting down while writing this blog. And you’re probably sitting while reading it. We can’t help but sit. It’s comfortable and as activities become more automated,…
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Is it okay to be happy during sad times?
If you’re having a hard time feeling happy or finding happiness, that’s to be expected. Indeed, many of us are experiencing feelings of sadness and anxiety. There’s a lot going on, and you might find yourself being sad or anxious on any given day. At the same time, it’s important each of us find some…
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How to Keep Exercising at Home
With gyms, pools and community centres closed, and playing in team sports unavailable, more and more people are exercising at home. Even if you’re a runner, practicing physical distancing can be hard with more people on the sidewalks. Especially if you live in a city’s busy downtown core. Needless to say, all of us have…
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Managing Anxiety During the COVID19 Pandemic
Many of us experience anxiety at some point in our lives. It’s a normal response to a stressful situation. But now with the COVID19 pandemic, anxiety is more common and more severe. We have concerns about our personal health and that of loved ones. At the same time, our common outlets for dealing with anxiety,…