by Siyue Liz Li | Jan 23, 2023 | Mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Featured, Positivity, Screen Time, Tips and Tricks
Many of us try staying up to date with current events about things like the weather, culture, economy, politics and public health. While it’s good to be aware of what’s going on in the world, it’s also important not to become too focused on events you can’t control,...
by Siyue Liz Li | Jan 3, 2023 | Mental health, Anxiety, Brain Health, Featured, Positivity, Winter
Do winter’s colder, darker and shorter days put a damper on your mood, sapping your energy and leaving you feeling down? You’re not alone: around 60% of people living in Canada report feeling “the winter blues” – defined by the Canadian Mental Health Association as a...
by Siyue Liz Li | Dec 6, 2022 | Active Champions, Adversity, Barriers, Disability, Inclusive, Inclusivity, Mental health, Outdoors, Positivity, Recovery, Sports
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 1, 2018 | Tips and Tricks, Goals, Motivation, Negativity, Plan, Positivity, Schedule
We’re all familiar with falling off track. We set our goals, take some steps in the right direction, have a good couple of weeks, but then something happens. Slowly but surely, we lose motivation. We get tired and stressed and struggle to keep up. Our willpower...
