Posts tagged Emotional intelligence
A Three-Step Roadmap to Practical Mental Hygiene

“There are droves of articles that will present you with specific examples of activities and exercises that you can look to in order to fuel up. Instead, we’re going to be looking at the general rules, long-term commitments, and broader stroke philosophies that can help propel you towards establishing your own brand of equilibrium that will be uniquely yours, and that you can progressively foster over time.”

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The Pragmatism and Bravery of Retreating Into Emotional Bunkers

“I’ve come to know the experience of assembling and synthesizing an emotional bunker in order to persevere and survive a period of acute anxiety and depression. A fight or flight response to physical and mental exhaustion, it’s a process that brought me shame, frustration, resilience, and rest. It’s a process that confused me, and it’s a process I’d like to talk about.“

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"Should you be Here?" Reflections on Pride, Allyship & Taking up Space

“I just wrapped up my second year attending Pride Toronto, and it was as filled with emotion and energy as I remembered it being last year.

The streets were overflowed with people celebrating, dressed in everything from the most elaborately crafted costumes, to wearing no clothing whatsoever.”

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