The rapid growth of social media over the last decade has established an entirely new medium for human interaction. Online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have allowed people in every corner of the world to be connected 24/7. By 2021, it is forecast that there will be around 3 billion active monthly usersContinue reading “Anxiety, loneliness and Fear of Missing Out: The impact of social media on young people’s mental health”
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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in the Age of Social Media
March 14, 2021 Social media enable everyone to build, create, and curate their own brand. Others interact with this personal brand, refining and changing it. This dynamic process can create a social media image that feels divorced from the person behind the profile. Most social media profiles present a person’s life through rose-colored glasses, depictingContinue reading “Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in the Age of Social Media”
Mental health stigma
Fear Of ‘What Will People Say?’ Is Driving Up India’s Suicide Rate Many are shocked to learn that mental and emotional problems and suicidal feelings cut across education levels, socio-economic classes, gender, age and even family backgrounds. Across the board, human emotions — pains, fears, frustrations and worries — truly are universal and transcend anyContinue reading “Mental health stigma”
Healthy Weeknight Meals
Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and yourContinue reading “Healthy Weeknight Meals”
Better than Poutine
I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.
Breakfast at my House
During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. OneContinue reading “Breakfast at my House”
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.