Health

Finding Balance As a Teacher Working From Home During the Pandemic

October 6, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

While the vast majority of professionals have noted massive daily changes to their work and home lives during the pandemic, teachers and educators are among the hardest hit.

There are several reasons educators are faced with more challenges and hurdles, from needing to acquire entirely new skill sets to finding work-life balance while working from home. But regardless of the extreme changes to daily life as a passionate educator, you can still achieve balance during the pandemic. Here are some tips to help!

Separate Work From Home While Working Online

Teachers are already tasked with so many responsibilities, from finding new tactics to appeal to students to engaging classrooms that consist of varied personalities. The impacts of the pandemic have dramatically enhanced the challenges of being an educator; teachers are now tasked with engaging all their students in an at-home environment. [Read more…]

3 Simple Coping Mechanisms for Stress and Anxiety

October 2, 2020 by Kathryn 2 Comments

With the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest demonstrations going on all around us, falling into bouts of stress and anxiety is becoming a reality for millions of people across North America, and I’m definitely one of them!

Whether you lost your job, had to suddenly homeschool your children while working, or just got overwhelmed by constant bad news, it’s only natural that so many of us felt overwhelmed by life in recent months.

And of course, even when society is running smoothly, the average person often has to deal with the stress of work, unexpected expenses, or problems with friends and family. That’s why making sure mental health and well-being is a top priority is a must!

Sometimes it only takes a small change to help a person deal with stress and anxiety. The next time you feel like your life might be out of control, try one of these coping mechanisms for stress to help you feel more relaxed:

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Why and How to Start a Zero Waste Skincare Regime

June 28, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Finding a good skincare regime is a must for every woman. It helps keep skin healthy, allows us to treat problems ranging from acne to aging and lets women look and feel their best.

But some statistics show that the commercial cosmetic industry is one of the worst generators of waste in our society. And many of the products also use potentially harmful chemicals and synthetics. That’s why going zero-waste can be a great choice for your skin and the environment!

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Where To Find Hand Sanitizer Online in Canada

June 10, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

When soap and water are not easily available, hand sanitizer is a quick and effective germ-killing agent. A single drop will significantly eliminate disease-causing viruses and bacteria. However, in order to best kill germs, the best sanitizers come with 60% alcohol content.

While there are alcohol-free cleansing products available as well, they are generally not as effective as alcohol-based sanitizers. And with people trying to limit their trips into physical stores, finding a good hand sanitizer has become more challenging. But online options have helped make it easier to have a bottle or two on hand just in case. Here are a few places where you can buy hand sanitizer online in Canada.

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For Seniors in Palliative Care, Time is Precious — Help Them Make the Most of It

June 7, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Conversations about palliative care are never easy. How can families balance the desire to ensure their loved ones stay independent and active with the need to ensure that they have access to the best quality care? What is the best way to ensure the comfort of seniors without putting them at greater risk of accident or illness?

Helping seniors in palliative care make the most of the time they have left is one of the most important questions individuals and families will face should a loved one fall ill, and here are three reasons that in-home care may be the best and most comfortable choice to make.

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