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Humour Hacks to Help Boost Mental Health
Humour Hacks to Help Boost Mental Health. After decades of trying to keep the “Black Dogs of Depression” at bay, I realized it wasn’t the dogs that were the problem. It was me.
Depression wasn’t some outside force hounding and terrorizing me. It was part of me. And when I accepted that, it gave me more control and understanding. My choices, my reactions, and my emotions were mine.
My opportunity came when a chance meeting with a young doctor gave me the foothold I needed to create an upward spiral that undoubtedly saved my life.
And the dogs? I think of them more like the “Black Cats of Depression.” I’ve learned how to co-exist with them. They come and go as they please, I don’t provoke them, and if they curl up on my lap, they tell me I need to take a break. Then they usually want to play.
That’s where the laughter comes in.
Five Common Mistakes New Vegetarians Make
Five Common Mistakes New Vegetarians Make. Anyone opting for a vegetarian lifestyle in current times usually has a pretty easy ride ahead. Meat-free alternatives fill the shelves and there’s an increased global focus on finding ways to eat less meat to improve health – both the environment and ourselves. Only a few years ago there were restaurants where you’d struggle to concoct a meal suitable for a vegetarian, but now, almost everywhere has plenty of choices. Despite this, changing up your diet in such a dramatic way can take some time to get used to and almost all new veggies find they make at least one of these mistakes while getting started.
How to Read More Books
How to Read More Books – If you’ve ever wanted to read more books, Here are some tips.
If you cant Laugh Fake it
If you cant Laugh Fake it. Three in every four people rely on fake laughs to get them through the day, with bosses, work colleagues and friends most likely to trigger our guilty giggles.
Eat Right to Shine Bright – Our 7 Favourite Winter Super Foods
Eat Right to Shine Bright – Our 7 Favourite Winter Super Foods. As we enter the darkest, coldest months of the year, it is important to eat vitamin and mineral-rich foods to boost our immune systems and improve our moods.
Winter Vegetable Casserole
This simple, home made casserole is made with fresh and economical ingredients. Any vegetable can be used so if you have left over parsnips or turnips, throw those in too.
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LEN PIERRE’S STORY
As an agent for change, Len leads and advises for systemic transformation in universities across North America. He specializes in developing educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as their core values. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind and hopes to be received in the same way.
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We Fit You For Life
Peninsula Runners is the brainchild of two Canadian Olympians who transformed the South Surrey - White Rock scene in 1996 when they brought their passion for running to the community: National record holders and multiple Vancouver Sun Run winners Paul Williams and...
Questions and Answers – Sukh Dhaliwals Story
Can you tell me about your childhood and where you grew up?I grew up in Punjab, India, and I now look back and reflect on how positive an experience that was. I learned three languages at a young age, which was natural to me as a young person but would be far more...
November is Sikh Nation blood donation month
We are asking for you to give bloodWhat began as a community-based blood drive in BC has blossomed into an annual campaign that draws thousands of donors to dozens of events across Canada and has spread to other major cities across the globe.Since 1999 the Sikh Nation...
Humour Hacks to Help Boost Mental Health
Humour Hacks to Help Boost Mental Health. After decades of trying to keep the “Black Dogs of Depression” at bay, I realized it wasn’t the dogs that were the problem. It was me.
Depression wasn’t some outside force hounding and terrorizing me. It was part of me. And when I accepted that, it gave me more control and understanding. My choices, my reactions, and my emotions were mine.
My opportunity came when a chance meeting with a young doctor gave me the foothold I needed to create an upward spiral that undoubtedly saved my life.
And the dogs? I think of them more like the “Black Cats of Depression.” I’ve learned how to co-exist with them. They come and go as they please, I don’t provoke them, and if they curl up on my lap, they tell me I need to take a break. Then they usually want to play.
That’s where the laughter comes in.
Five Common Mistakes New Vegetarians Make
Five Common Mistakes New Vegetarians Make. Anyone opting for a vegetarian lifestyle in current times usually has a pretty easy ride ahead. Meat-free alternatives fill the shelves and there’s an increased global focus on finding ways to eat less meat to improve health – both the environment and ourselves. Only a few years ago there were restaurants where you’d struggle to concoct a meal suitable for a vegetarian, but now, almost everywhere has plenty of choices. Despite this, changing up your diet in such a dramatic way can take some time to get used to and almost all new veggies find they make at least one of these mistakes while getting started.
How to Read More Books
How to Read More Books – If you’ve ever wanted to read more books, Here are some tips.
If you cant Laugh Fake it
If you cant Laugh Fake it. Three in every four people rely on fake laughs to get them through the day, with bosses, work colleagues and friends most likely to trigger our guilty giggles.
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Humour Hacks to Help Boost Mental Health
Humour Hacks to Help Boost Mental Health. After decades of trying to keep the “Black Dogs of Depression” at bay, I realized it wasn’t the dogs that were the problem. It was me.
Depression wasn’t some outside force hounding and terrorizing me. It was part of me. And when I accepted that, it gave me more control and understanding. My choices, my reactions, and my emotions were mine.
My opportunity came when a chance meeting with a young doctor gave me the foothold I needed to create an upward spiral that undoubtedly saved my life.
And the dogs? I think of them more like the “Black Cats of Depression.” I’ve learned how to co-exist with them. They come and go as they please, I don’t provoke them, and if they curl up on my lap, they tell me I need to take a break. Then they usually want to play.
That’s where the laughter comes in.
Eat Right to Shine Bright – Our 7 Favourite Winter Super Foods
Eat Right to Shine Bright – Our 7 Favourite Winter Super Foods. As we enter the darkest, coldest months of the year, it is important to eat vitamin and mineral-rich foods to boost our immune systems and improve our moods.
The Sky is The Limit
Anita Huberman is the most impressive person I have ever interviewed. Her accomplishments inspired me more than the hundreds and hundreds of politicians, professionals and entertainers that I have spoken to. (Including the likes of David Suzuki and Tom Lavin of the...
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We Fit You For Life
Peninsula Runners is the brainchild of two Canadian Olympians who transformed the South Surrey – White Rock scene in 1996 when they brought their passion for running to the community: National record holders and multiple Vancouver Sun Run winners Paul Williams and Lynn Kanuka (Olympic Bronze Medalist, 1984).
Pen Run hosts fun runs, trail runs, road races and more, including the ‘Fort Langley Half’ marathon, the Run for Water and the Campbell Valley Wine Run, the name of which speaks for itself. From the nature of the events Pen Run puts on, one can see that giving back and supporting the community is at the heart of what they do.
Pen Run (Peninsula Runners Ltd.) has two stores. One in South Surrey and one in Langley. The one in Langley has a new location right on 88th near the Circle K. Pen Run has everything you need for running, jogging and exercise walking.
Pen Run is more than a couple of stores. It is an opportunity to join
a vibrant, healthy community and change your life for the better.
Questions and Answers – Sukh Dhaliwals Story
Questions and Answers – Sukh Dhaliwal’s Story
November is Sikh Nation blood donation month
What began as community-based blood drives in BC has blossomed into an annual campaign that draws thousands of donors to dozens of events across Canada and has spread to other major cities across the globe. Since 1999 the Sikh Nation blood donation campaign has helped save over 165,000 lives and is the most significant contributor to the Canadian blood services pledge-based partners for life (PFL)program.
Indigenous Leadership, Innovation, & Transformation Consulting
As an agent for change, Len leads and advises for systemic transformation in universities across North America. He specializes in developing educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as their core values. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind and hopes to be received in the same way.
Grounds Greens Plant Based Cafe
Grounds and Greens is not your average Vegan restaurant. It is completely unpretentious, but something about the details, well-thought-out décor and the menu lets you know you’re in for a treat. Some of the enticing Bowls being offered here are Rice Rice Baby. Influencer. Just Eggsquisite and Return of the Mac. Great names!
How water changed my life
Drinking 8 glasses of high-quality water is good for you, but 8 glasses of acidic water filled with chlorine is not so good. “It’s about continuing the mission of spreading true health. It’s about getting people to put good things into our body and striving for something better for ourselves.”