Stuck in yesterday
The feeling of nostalgia has always held me back from moving forward with my life. Either when it comes to reminiscing about past achievements or…
mental health
The science of smiling
A few months ago, after a long week of lectures and assignments, I wanted to decompress with a bunch of junk food and a great Netflix…
People-pleasing is ruining your life
I am a chronic people-pleaser. For as long as I can remember I have been relentlessly trying to make people around me like me or…
Why we try (and fail) at New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time again — the New Year. A fresh calendar, new beginnings and a chance to set lofty goals for the months ahead. It…
The truth behind social media addiction
I realized social media was becoming a problem for me when I sat down to watch Instagram Reels for what I thought was a few minutes…
Burnout stole my love for reading
Before I began university, I was an avid reader. I took pride in being able to lose myself in a book and come to find…
Academic warriors assemble!
In 2019, Marvel Studios released the film Avengers: Endgame as a direct sequel to their 2018 film Avengers: Infinity War. The 2018 film ends with…
A year in review
Throughout the year we’ve covered difficult topics in the Manitoban’s comment section. Inflation, food insecurity, corporate greed, Donald Trump’s re-election, global conflict and many other…
Getting enough sleep is not optional
The world we live in seems busier than ever. Most people feel like there is always so much to do and rarely ever any time…
One month down, three to go
At the beginning of October, I read an article on the Harvard Summer School blog about celebrating small wins. It details the importance of acknowledging…