[:en]While shyness is most often considered an undesirable trait, there are positive aspects to it as well. An article published by the Huffington Post in 2014 explains why being shy shouldn’t be so harshly frowned upon. In this post, we recount some of the findings presented in their article. Firstly, shyness is quite common, with […]
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[:en] Whether you are a perfectionist, putting off your important tasks for fear of a sub-par performance, or delaying a dull work task, procrastination is a common pest that affects many of us. There are some individuals, however, who seem impervious to its pull. Here are 5 tips to stop procrastination based on the habits of
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[:en]We often use the term ‘burnout,’ and its variations, in a very casual manner. After a long and stressful day at work, a hectic few months of event planning, or a tiresome weekend spent visiting family, for example, we may admit to feeling ‘spent’ or ‘burned out.’ This however, does not capture the true essence of burnout. While many still consider it an ambiguous or abstract concept, much like anxiety and depression, burnout is actually a recognized condition which is characterized by a combination of specific symptoms. In this post, we hope to demystify some of the uncertainty surrounding burnout and provide a clear explanation of this very real phenomenon.[:]
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[:en]Back to school is an exciting time filled with the anticipation of starting a new grade, meeting a new teacher and classmates, and reuniting with old friends. These transitions are stressful for parents and students of all ages, however they are typically more difficult for students with disabilities. Back to school (whether a new grade
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[:en]After all of the information we have provided about stress and its causes in our STRESS series, it is finally time to offer you some tips and tools to effectively manage and reduce stress. As we explored in our previous post, there are both internal and external triggers that can result in chronic stress. While
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