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3 Reasons I Love Counselling
I have always been a big advocator for counselling. I personally believe that it is a healthy habit for individuals to have (me included), as it allows for an opportunity to reflect, grow, and work through emotional pain. I know there are many stereotypes and...
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Mindfulness for Everyday
Nearly twelve years ago, I attended a program on mindfulness that was based on the first book written by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD. I initially took this course as part of a professional training, striving to provide the same program to my clients at The Ottawa Mission...
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5 Ways to Cultivate Love
Would you be my Valentine? When February comes around, most of us have no option but to think of our love life. The multiple red hearts at every store, the specials in restaurants, the roses everywhere, the delicious chocolates at every cash register, etc. Let’s face...
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5 Steps to Reduce Stress
Living a life of zero stress is a romantic ideal some of us strive for, yet we all know it’s as impossible as seeing a unicorn (a real one, that is). As a social worker dedicated to educating individuals on how to reduce and manage stress, I have come across many...
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5 Good Reads to Cultivate Mindfulness
I am not sure what your New Year’s resolutions are but, if you are anything like me, you probably have at least one resolution that is about learning, expanding your knowledge, growing personally or, something along those lines. In preparation for the new year, my...
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Olga’s Way Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us and the hunt for the perfect Christmas gifts has begun. Many of us struggle to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones every year. Today’s reality is that a lot people live in excess. Gifting meaningless products that will simply add...
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5 Reasons You Should Go On a Yoga Retreat
Are you tired of looking for, but not finding affordable and local yoga/mediation retreats? Thanks to the enthusiastic support of my students, I have decided to offer retreats on a regular basis. I have carefully designed and put together various themes and programs...
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I am a refugee: Thank you, Canada.
“I am a refugee” was the only phrase I knew in English 15 years ago, when I arrived to Canada for the first time. The celebration of this nation’s 150th years as a confederation has made me go back in time and reflect on what my life has been since...
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Mindful Living
12 years ago, when I took my first mindfulness course, I remember thinking that the teachings were incredible and wishing that this information was known by everyone. It was always evident to me that if everyone would live their lives mindfully, the world would be a...
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