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Coping with Early Darkness in Winter

As the days grow shorter and winter settles in, the early onset of darkness can greatly impact our mental and physical well-being. For many – including me – the abrupt end of daylight in the late afternoon brings challenges ranging from disrupted routines to seasonal mood shifts. However, with intentional strategies, embracing this seasonal changeContinue reading “Coping with Early Darkness in Winter”

Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism: Risks and Consequences

This is one of those blogs that is nearer to me than most and I could write for hours on this subject. Why? I grew up in an alcoholic environment and while those years have long passed, certain scars remain with me and have affected relationships to this day. For that reason, I consume perhapsContinue reading “Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism: Risks and Consequences”

Physical, Psychological, and Social Benefits of Living Near Water

I recently moved from a concrete jungle of a city to a small town by the water, approximately three hours northeast of where I was. The area is known as The Kawarthas and with its 250+ lakes and rivers in the vicinity, it is an outdoor paradise – even in winter. In living here nearlyContinue reading “Physical, Psychological, and Social Benefits of Living Near Water”