Excessive scrolling through bad news or other anxiety-inducing content may makes us feel sad. Here are 5 ways to stop or limit doomscrolling.
Habits
How to use habit stacking to stay on track
Goal Setting, Goals, Habits, Mental Health, Resolution, Science, Tips and Tricks
Forming and sticking to new habits can be challenging. Luckily there’s a science-backed approach called “habit stacking” that can make this easier for you.
5 healthy workday habits to form
Active Transportation, Focus, Habits, Sleep, Stretching, Tips and Tricks, Workplace
Check out these healthy workday habits that will help you be more productive, feel less stressed, enjoy your work more and ultimately be happier while at work.
7 healthy summer habits worth maintaining through fall
Fall, Habits, Nature, Outdoors, Summer, Tips and Tricks
Check out these healthy summer habits worth keeping up through fall.
How much physical activity do adults need each day?
Guidelines, Habits, Report Card
Introducing the first-ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults! If you visit our blog, follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletters (all excellent ideas, by the way, if you’re not already), you know that ParticipACTION is all about getting Canadians to...
Why mindfulness is much more than just a buzzword
Habits, Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness
I’ve discovered a few life hacks – all of which center around mindfulness – that make the busiest of times ( more enjoyable.
5 fun after work activity ideas to help you get more active
Having a more active post-work routine will help you feel more energized to tackle the rest of your to-do list. Here are 5 fun after work activity ideas.
How to bust through the 5 most common barriers to physical activity
As you’re trying to be more active, there will be things that inevitably get in the way. Are you facing any of the barriers described below? If so, we’ve got suggestions to help you break through them. BARRIER #1: NO TIME Life is hectic, with jam-packed schedules and...
How long does it take to form a habit? Shorten the time with these 5 simple tips
Goals, Habits, Science and Research, Tips and Tricks
Some people suggest that it can take anywhere between 21 and 30 days to form a habit, but is there any science behind these timelines?
How to find more time to exercise: 5 helpful ways
Here are some handy tips on how to find more time to exercise.