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Unmotivated: How to find motivation using Self-Determination Theory
Have you ever had some of those days, weeks, or even months of feeling completely unmotivated to do anything? I know I definitely have times like this, it can be a terrible routine to get stuck into and is even more difficult to break free from. The best place to start is to question what […]
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I’m Back!
I’m back! My short hiatus has come to an end. I’ve been away from the blog for about a month, however, I had the opportunity to create some meaningful new experiences and memories. I recently graduated from the University of Toronto and went on a wonderful trip with a close friend to visit Alberta and […]
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Is Ignorance Truly Bliss?
Sometimes ignorance can be bliss, but sometimes it isn’t. In certain scenarios it can be very beneficial to be aware of an important piece of information. However, in others, you may benefit from the blissfulness of not knowing and enjoying the moment. So then why do we equate ignorance to being blissful? Think about your […]
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You Glow Girl! The Era of the “Girl Boss”
The term “girl boss” has been around for quite some time but has gained more popularity recently. It simply means an empowered woman who knows what she wants and has the determination to succeed. She is busy building her empire in a world that was not made for her, but she works hard to achieve […]
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The Fear of Trying Something New
Are you a little too comfortable with your current life? Maybe you’ve lost motivation. It’s probably time for you to try something new, maybe something a little different that you usually wouldn’t. It’s easy to lose motivation and feel comfortable amidst the monotony of daily life. I don’t imagine that waking up every day and […]
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Living for Yourself
When was the last time you made a decision by yourself and for yourself? I can answer that honestly and say that I really can’t remember the last time I was able to fully do that. It’s been extremely difficult for me to live just for myself as I am constantly haunted by the thoughts […]
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My Anxiety is Dictating my Life
Are you living in fear? Do you *flop on plans with your friends because you feel so anxious to go? This one is a classic… you agree to plans that were made days in advance, but hours before, your anxiety feels debilitating, you begin to catastrophize and you cancel. Then instead of trying to enjoy […]
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“We Become What we Commit to” – Sam Demma
Sam Demma’s life turned upside down after he endured 3 knee injuries and tore the cartilage in his right hip. He had a full-ride scholarship to a top university in the States to pursue his dream to play soccer. However, it had to be given up as playing the sport became strenuous. He quickly realized […]
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Wholesome Habits
In the past it’s been very difficult for me to form new habits. I have been through many seasons of habit formation which have then been followed by a slow and very unfortunate decline. Very often, I blame this on the fact that “something came up” and I pay less attention to pursuing what I […]
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WELCOME!
Hello, Welcome to The Daily Dash! I’m starting this blog for various reasons. The most important reason being that I’ve been wanting to for many years and have decided that there is no better time to start something than NOW! I am trying to be more of that “If you want to do something then […]