Building Safer Spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth in Montreal: A Q&A with Julien from Project 10
Join us as Julien shares insights into the importance of safe(r) spaces, the difference between queer-friendly and queer-affirming care, and the positive impact that Project 10 has on the lives of its participants.
8 LGBTQ+ Organizations in Montreal Making a Difference
Happy Pride, Montreal! As the vibrant colors of the rainbow adorn streets and flags, August marks the celebration of Pride Month in Montreal. A time to commemorate the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights (and celebrate our advancements!) and honour the diversity of identities, Pride Month holds a special significance for the city. In Montreal and […]
A Year In Review: Coming Out Edition
Truth is, I didn’t know that I was allowed to be gay. With little to no queer representation growing up, I had determined in my head that I would end up alone.
How to Navigate Grief in the Post-Pandemic Workplace
Due to the COVID-19, there is grief locked up inside the offices, teams, and workplaces of every organization across the country, and maybe even around the world.
Q&A with Executive Director Talya Azreili
Vent Over Tea is highlight their Executive Director, Talya Azrieli. Get to know Talya in this Q & A spotlight and learn about the tireless work that goes on behind the scenes of Vent Over Tea.
Living with Insomnia
Sleep is so important. But what happens if you can’t seem to fall or stay asleep, no matter how hard you try?
How To Deal With a Positive STI Test Result
Receiving a positive STI result can be heart-wrenching. This is due to the stigma sexually transmitted infections carry. Society makes it easy to feel “dirty” or have a sense of shame when seeing these results.
5 Ways to Find What Drives You
We’ve got to take it easy and look within ourselves to uncover what drives us to achieve better results in the long term.
4 Small Boundaries That Make an Impact
The boundary conversation can sometimes feel scary or uncomfortable. But the people around us cannot read our minds and it’s on us to let them know how we’re feeling.
Normalizing the Uncommon
None of us go through life thinking we’ll be the ones facing uncommon challenges, yet we often do at one point or another.
Staying Productive While Working from Home
For many, working from home is a dream come true, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don’t manage your time properly or you get off task easily.
Forming Habits while Struggling with Mental Health
The discomfort of struggling with mental health can bring about strong desperation for change.
How Our Emotions Impact Productivity
Our emotions play a large role in whether or not we get things done. Even if everything is set up perfectly for a productive work session, there are moments when our emotions get the best of us.
Navigating the Workplace with a Disability
How come people with health complications are accommodated during education but once they are in the working field they are perceived as an additional cost and a headache to deal with?
Ten Tips for Unemployment During COVID-19
After the COVID wave of unemployment, we all chose to lead our job search in a certain way. Read to find out how to make the most of your unemployment.
Five Tips To Survive Job-Searching
Looking for work can be a taxing process, but there are things you can do to make it easier on your mental health.
The Magic of A Morning Routine
We’re all guilty of having a few bad habits. Fortunately, filling our mornings with healthier activities can help us turn our life around.
The Comfort of Routines
Having an established routine has lots of benefits: it can help you reduce procrastination, lower your stress, and be a more productive person.
Understanding and Overcoming Intolerance
Intolerance towards certain groups of people is often fostered by fear and harmful stereotypes. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to challenge prejudices — starting with our own.
The Benefits of Journaling
Putting our thoughts on paper allows us to release our emotions in a cathartic way, and to become more self-aware about our own patterns.
Decisions, Decisions
Choosing a career can be a daunting task. Sometimes we are inundated with so many options that it’s hard to choose one at all. Luckily there are tools to help figure out where you want to go!
The Value of Community
Creating connections and joining a community can be incredibly fulfilling. Now that spring is here (hopefully), seeking out new groups is a little easier!
Get Down to the Nitty Gritty
Grit is all about passion and perseverance for meaningful goals, and you can develop it yourself with, well, grit.
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