Dear Barb: Greg and I have been together five years and moved in together two years ago. We have just finished our degrees, have landed good jobs, and are anxious to begin a future together. Eventually we want to have children, but have decided to purchase a house first. Everything is great between us until… Read more »
If you bombed your first year of university, don’t fret. You can still survive and thrive. You don’t need an Einsteinian brain either, but instead, a rigorous work ethic. And if you go to both AU and a physical university, I have a tip on how you can survive a nasty safe space. Here are… Read more »
My doctor tried selling me on marijuana for anxiety. I shouted “No!” After all, “cannabis use can cause anxiety or panic” (Government of Canada, Cannabis in Canada: Get the Facts). Plus, “using cannabis regularly and continuously over time makes you more likely to experience anxiety, depression, psychosis, and schizophrenia” (Government of Canada, Cannabis in Canada:… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, I am just finishing my first year of university and I didn’t do well. I am failing most of my courses and I don’t think school is for me. The problem is my parents made such a big deal about me going to university, since I was the only one of three… Read more »
Having a car is great, but it can be very expensive because of things like insurance, maintenance, repairs, and, of course, gas. As students, keeping expenses down is important. We know the price of gas is high, so finding a car that is good on gas, is a must these days. The Saudi Arabian Oil… Read more »
Last week in “Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing” I talked about the silver lining in unpopular emotional states. Today I’m doing just the opposite. What kind of a Gloomy Gus would tell people to be suspicious of good feelings? Positive emotional states give us the gumption to change, grow, and achieve, and cultivating them is essential… Read more »
Your joy is your sorrow unmasked, And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. ~ Khalil Gibran Confess to feeling a negative emotion and voices will clamour to… Read more »
Your bones look beautiful. Bones, like diamonds, are everyone’s best friend. So, don’t break ‘em. A loved one has osteoarthritis. But many of us, especially older women, get osteoporosis. Osteoporosis “occurs when the bones are broken down faster than they are built up” (Hinish, location 1551 of 2297, 68%). My loved one does heavy fitness,… Read more »
Remember your very first paycheque? The one from that paper route you had in minus-thirty-degree weather? Or from the babysitting gig for the neighbour’s little angels who turned into Damien when their parents walked out the door? Did that paycheque come with “how-to” instructions? Unlikely. I know I blew my first paycheque getting pink fuzzy… Read more »
Most students know they should study hard, read all required course material, and do their best to get the most out of their expensive educations. However, sticking with the predictable can lead to a general malaise and boredom with course work. Beyond the usual studying and reading responsibilities, it’s beneficial to practice other unique methods… Read more »