Values are your fundamental beliefs about what matters most to you. They help clarify what you can’t live without and help guide your behaviour, life, and work and are fundamental to living a life with meaning and purpose.

Midlife is a time of re-evaluation. Your priorities naturally shift as you approach retirement, as your children grow up, or when your parents die. It's a time to revisit what is most important to you and who you are becoming.

Ce contenu est disponible en anglais seulement. Sleep plays a vital role in your physical health, emotional well-being, and ability to cope with everyday stress, yet many people experience ongoing sleep difficulties or insomnia. In Canada, about 1 in 2 adults report trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, and roughly one-third are not getting the recommended amount of sleep for their age. Night-time insomnia symptoms affect around 20% of Canadian adults, and about 10% meet

The best way to pay off debt can be difficult to figure out. Maybe you are considering the snowball method versus the avalanche effect. Maybe you just feel trapped by debt and don’t know where to begin. Regardless of the season, being in debt can feel like you’re frozen in the past, living life just spinning your wheels and never getting ahead.

For many men, talking about mental health can be difficult or even taboo. Here are some practical steps we can all take to dismantle the barriers men face and create a supportive community for everyone.

Ce contenu est disponible en anglais seulement. Conflict is a natural part of every relationship, but it doesn’t have to leave anyone feeling hurt, dismissed, or alone. The resource, Conflict Resolution Skills, from HelpGuide offers down-to-earth, easy-to-use strategies to help you stay calm, communicate clearly, and really listen—especially when emotions are running high. It’s designed to help you respond rather than react, so you can work through disagreements in ways that

Loneliness is something most people experience at different points in their lives, yet it can often feel deeply isolating and difficult to talk about. Whether it stems from life transitions, relationship changes, or simply feeling disconnected from others,

Faire preuve de gratitude est l'une des règles d'or qui nous guide sur la façon de traiter les autres. Dès notre plus jeune âge, on nous a appris à être reconnaissants envers les personnes qui nous font du bien. Être reconnaissant aide à établir de bonnes relations avec les personnes qui nous entourent et a un impact positif sur notre santé mentale.

Note: Ce contenu est dispondible en anglais seulement. All healthy relationships have boundaries. Setting boundaries can be hard, especially when you create new ones within a relationship. New boundaries can cause stress, anxiety, and pain in your relationships. Even so, stick with your boundaries because they communicate that you are a priority. Having boundaries ensures you can engage in healthy, meaningful, and respectful relationships. As you work towards setting boundari

Cet article est disponible uniquement en anglais. What Does it Mean to be Living in the Sandwich Generation? The reputedly self-absorbed baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1954, were designated the 'Me Generation', and have been called the new 'Sandwich Generation', squeezed between the responsibilities of caring for both their children and their parents or older relatives. As added pressure for the boomer generation, most women in this age group have also worked outside th

Note: Ce contenu est dispondible en anglais seulement. Source: Sleeping with Science, a TED Series Sleep scientist Matt Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology and host of TED’s Sleeping with Science series, created this short video to unpack how sleep shapes emotional health. In under four minutes, he explains what happens in the brain when people are sleep deprived, why this makes emotions feel bigger and harder to manage, and how quality sleep acts like “emotio

Ce contenu est disponible uniquement en anglais. It is normal to feel overwhelmed when you set a long-term goal. It might be so far away that it seems impossible to reach. Do you want to get sober, go back to school, get a job, or finally feel stable? Long-term goals can feel too hard to do, especially if you have tried before. It's like being stuck on one side of a huge river and wanting to be on the other side, but you can’t see how to cross. You can use the river metaphor

Naturellement, les réactions au changement varient d'une personne à l'autre, mais il est raisonnable de dire que l'incertitude peut être stressante et émotionnellement troublante. Les stratégies suivantes vous aideront à traverser cette période difficile.

Défaire l’étoffe d’une vie partagée est rarement simple et facile. Même les divorces les plus amiables comportent d’immenses bouleversements émotionnels et financiers. Et la raison pour laquelle le divorce est une épreuve si difficile est qu’il entraîne un effet immédiat et profond de perte :

Le stress fait partie de la vie quotidienne. Alors qu'une certaine quantité de stress peut être positive et motivante et peut vous donner envie de relever de nouveaux défis, trop de stress peut avoir un impact sur votre capacité à faire face émotionnellement et physiquement. ...

We all go through life’s ups and downs, and inevitably, these impact our mood and emotions. The various emotions we experience are a natural part of life and being human. Sometimes, these feelings can be so powerful that they cause us ...

Vous êtes-vous déjà retrouvé à penser que quelque chose de tragique s'est produit alors que votre enfant rentrait tard du cinéma ? Qu'en est-il de croire que vous avez la pire chance en matière de relations ou de vie en général ? Que diriez-vous de penser que peu importe combien vous avez étudié, vous avez

Les humains sont des bêtes sociales. Nous sommes mieux placés pour rebondir lorsque nous disposons d'un réseau de soutien social grâce auquel nous pouvons à la fois donner et recevoir du soutien en période de stress.

Cet article est disponible en anglais uniquement. Conflict in Relationships is Normal Are you and your partner arguing more? Do you feel unappreciated for the things you do in the relationship? Are you constantly feeling like you need to defend yourself? Do you both withdraw and refuse to talk? You’re not alone. Many couples struggle with negative communication patterns and often feel “stuck.” Conflict in relationships is normal, but it’s also important to know how to handle

Voici quelques symptômes courants de traumatisme, mais non limités à : Estime de soi diminuée Sentiments de honte Humiliation Culpabilité...