by Shayndel Jim, Head Writer While university gives students the space to build habits they want and live life the way they want to, it is also an opening that allows people to slip easily into disordered eating because they have the freedom to. Phrases and concepts such as the freshman 15, over-exercising, ‘pulling trig,’ skipping meals, and unconventional meal replacements, are all normalized on university campuses and cause far more harm than people realize.
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by Hailey Sandhu, Head Writer It is that time again, when we get a fresh start to a new year and a new semester! This is an opportunity for growth, new ideas and improvement! Unfortunately, as it is a time for new beginnings and journeys, we continue to deal with stress and potential stressors that the new year and semester may bring. Maybe it’s stress from a new job, keeping up with academics and graduation, family, and friends, and of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. Though we may not be able to completely eliminate stress from our daily lives, we can defiantly do our best to understand and cope with it!
by Justin Brass, Alumni Head Writer Did you know that the “magic ratio” for relationships is 5:1 in moments of conflict? This means that for every negative interaction in a relationship, there should be at least 5 positive interactions to neutralize or resolve the conflict. This ratio was prescribed by world-renowned researcher and psychologist Dr. John Gottman, as the most reliable formula to make our attachments long lasting and healthy.
by Tavia Kiwanuka-Quinlan, Head Writer Sexual health is often an afterthought for many, or is thought of to be cold, clinical, and impersonal. Many associate sexual health to be exclusively STI tests, condoms and birth control, which is a very common misconception! While these are aspects of sexual health (specifically referred to as sexual healthcare), sexual health is so much more than that.
by Yasmin Elliott, Head Writer Let’s be honest, how many times have you been told, “You are what you eat!”? Most of us can think of times where we were given this warning, often to deter us from having too much “junk food”, usually with a focus on our physical health. You may have brushed this off in the past, but what if I told you that food greatly impacts both your physical and mental health? This is where we can turn to the new and exciting field of nutritional psychology for insights into how the foods we eat impact our mental health and wellness!
by Shayndel Jim, Head Writer Imposter syndrome is a term that many of us are very familiar with. It gets tossed around frequently, especially in university settings. Simply put, imposter syndrome is when someone doubts their abilities and agonizes over not feeling like they deserve to be where they are.
Interview by Ella Rigby, featuring Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken
This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, the best-selling author of Create Calm: The Professionals Guide To Overcoming Anxiety, the founder of the Tranquil Minds Anxiety Program, and a naturopathic doctor in Guelph. We had a great talk about stress, anxiety, and the brain/body connection and she provided some excellent tips on managing student life in stressful times. by Jennie Martow
In choosing to study psychology, I thought applying these psychological principles to my own life would come naturally. But sadly, I have not found this to be the case, as I have recently faced head-on the challenge of applying the concepts I have learnt as a student researcher to myself. by Ella Rigby
If, like me, you’ve been trying to fill your social media feed with more positivity, you’ve seen the words "self compassion" crop up with greater frequency. Self compassion has been a popular topic not just on social media but among psychology and psychotherapy researchers with over 1600 studies on the benefits of self compassion in 2018 (Kirby, 2016; Neff, 2018). Research shows that self compassion is an effective strategy for improving the relationship with yourself and others, for maintaining emotional regulation, and improving your psychological well being (Kirby, 2016). by Ella Rigby
This past year has been chaotic, stressful, and challenging to say the least. A global pandemic, a barrage of troubling news, social media content that seems impossible to detach from, and the uncertainty of what our new normal will be. Students not only carry this stress, but the additional weight of heavy course loads, completing important projects and midterms, and adapting to the virtual format of Zoom-iversity while learning at home. It can feel impossible to be present in the moment when you are constantly faced with major life stressors and the added pressure of succeeding in school. Unfortunately, there is no one miracle cure for that stress; however, mindfulness is a strategy that can help you achieve a little more calm during everyday life. |
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