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Be The Best Version Of Yourself
Are you interested in giving your absolute best? Watch this TED talk to get inspired!
Learn about life harmony
Harmony in relationships
Harmony is not only found within oneself, it can also be found between individuals, groups, communities and societies. May the song we sing with others be beautiful, compassionate, empathetic and fun. We invite you to continue reading here.
Environmental harmony
Harmonizing with the planet, the Earth beneath your feet and being in alignment with your environmental needs are always some beautiful thoughts. To learn more about this topic, we invite you to watch this 5 minutes TED talk.
Self-Harmony
Harmony is the beautiful sound of two or more musical instruments played simultaneously. For Cedulify, we’d like to promote the harmony that resonates within you and your environment for better health. We invite you to learn more about our philosophy by watching this 5 minutes video.
Live your values
It's helpful to visualize your goals and follow through with them! But it is also important to enjoy the journey and live your values while achieving your purpose. Learn more about the goal-based approach to life and the values-based approach to life by watching this 4 minutes video.
Patience is a virtue
Patience can be a useful tool as it can help you take a moment to pause and find your inner harmony in challenging periods. In fact, patience is an important value to acquire and practice. With this in mind, we invite you to watch some inspiring TED talks on the subject.
A key to harmony
To live in harmony with oneself, one's fellow human beings and one's planet, it is important to be able to first be with them, in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness can help to achieve this goal. In fact, a former biochemist and now monk Matthieu Ricard said that mindfulness may be the key to a happier life. We invite you to watch this 20 minutes TED talk about the subject.
Resilience for health
Health is not only a matter of mind and body, it is also the experience of being in sync with your spirituality and the needs of your heart and soul. Martin Brokenleg explains how resilience can be fostered by a healthy mind, spirit, heart and body. We invite you to watch his 9 minutes video on the subject.
Spend your time wisely
How you choose to spend your energy today, and every day, matters to your harmony. You can invest your energy in ways that help you become your happiest, most productive self. We invite you to explore this guide, developed by occupational therapists.
Prescribe nature doses
We can reconnect with our ancient roots through nature. In fact, just the act of being in nature regularly increases our overall well-being. Health professionals are now even prescribing nature doses - we invite you to read about it right here.
Learn about Health and Science
Your sensory health
Have you heard of the term "sensory health"? To learn more about what sensory health is and how to promote it, we invite you to watch this video.
Managing diabetes
It is important to remain aware of the impact of our health choices on our overall life satisfaction. Did you know that 537 million adults worldwide have type 2 diabetes? It is important to avoid this health complication. We invite you to learn more by reading this article.
Managing weight
Obesity can affect our quality of life and can lead to a host of negative health problems. This health condition can start with a small but steady weight gain over time or it can also be sudden and quick. To learn more about obesity, we invite you to read about it right here.
Learning about cancer
Sometimes cancer happens and we wish it didn't. It can diminish our satisfaction in life because of negative consequences such as isolation, physical pain, decreased independence, etc. Although this is not completely preventable, there are preventative steps you can take to reduce your risks. We invite you to read more about the subject in this article.
Learning about muscles
It is important to learn about health not only when we are unhealthy, but also when we are healthy! The more we know about our bodies, the more we understand and even appreciate them. To learn more about our amazing muscular system, we invite you to watch this 5 minutes video.
Women's health
Women's health education and awareness can reduce women's stress, encourage them to seek the services they need and prevent health complications. To learn more about women's health, we invite you to watch this youtube channel.
Holistic health information
Whether it's health, science or anything in between... Crash Course, a Youtube channel and website that have put together a wealth of information on a variety of complex topics. Its content is concise and easy to understand. We invite you to visit their website right here.
Preventing the pain cycle
Regardless of the cause, pain is irritating and overwhelming. Pain can be caused by sedentary lifestyles, underlying diseases, mental distress, not receiving proper preventative medical care, and a lot of other factors. We invite you to listen to this podcast on sedentary and active lifestyles.
Flourishing Into My Best Self
The growth mindset
We applaud you for striving to become the best you can be! This shows a great willingness to foster a growth mindset. In fact, it's important to know what a growth mindset is and what its benefits are. To learn more about this topic, we invite you to watch this 7 minutes video.
Accepting the hardships
Part of growth is not forgetting, but accepting our predicament and letting go on our pain. Many people have experienced loss - we sympathize with you and are here to help. If you consider beginning your healing process, we invite you to read this article.
Deep breaths
Stress is a normal part of life - sometimes. Temporary stress is beneficial to growth. However, long-term stress can lead to mental health problems and even decreased physical health. Fortunately, there are ways to manage our stress and we invite you to explore those tips here.
Broaden your horizons
To grow and become your best self, you must include learning in your development! It can be learning a new skill, learning how to take care of yourself, discovering a subject that contradicts some outdated beliefs, and so on. We invite you to watch this interesting 11 minutes TED talk on how horses can help us heal.
The best version of yourself
We are proud that you show interest in giving your absolute best and we also want to support you in this process. We have sourced a very insightful 17 minutes TED talk video on the topic of self-improvement and we invite you to watch it.
Learning About Motherhood
Physical changes
During motherhood, we go through many changes. Some of them are wonderful but others, such as physical changes, can be hard to manage. We encourage you to explore this resource that outlines common changes you may experience and how to deal with them.
Lifestyle changes
Children change the lives of their parents, they bring wonders, challenges and different lifestyles. They also bring a new perspective to their mother's life. Discover the changes that motherhood brings to your life and how your priorities and thinking patterns are changed by watching this 12 minutes video.
Cognitive changes
Parenthood brings about a mass of exciting but sometimes daunting new changes and responsibilities. We invite you to read this article to learn more about cognitive changes in motherhood.
Isolation
Mothers are faced with a myriad of new responsibilities. Becoming a new mom can sometimes take a toll on social life. It can be difficult to meet social needs while caring for a newborn or even a child in general. We want you to remember that you are not alone and we invite you to continue your reading here.
Emotion changes
Navigating through motherhood involves many adjustments. Adjusting to the new jumble of emotions you may feel during pregnancy and early motherhood is not easy. Emotions can come strong during these times due to new hormonal changes. We invite you to learn more about these changes in this book.
Healthy pregnancy
We empathize with all the stress that pregnancy may bring to new mothers and even mothers who have already experienced giving birth. We encourage you to surround yourself with supportive people. Every woman should receive care and respect for their dignity. We invite you to explore the World Health Organization guidelines here.
Keep your passion
It's easy to feel like you've run out of time, and energy is certainly low during motherhood. It can be difficult to spend time connecting to your passion. That's why we invite you to watch this TED talk series to learn how to protect your passion from burnout.
Mommy burnout
Mothers have a multitude of responsibilities. They manage their jobs, their children, their homes and society's expectations. Sometimes this pressure leads to burnout. We invite you to watch this 18 minutes video to start learning more about mother burnout and what you can do to help.
Navigating Life Transition As A New Comer
Adapting to a new life
Sailing through all the changes that a different country, a different environment, a different culture, different people and different societal norms bring can be overwhelming. We sympathize with the adjustment you are going through, and we are here for you. To help you adjust to your new environment., we invite you to explore this guide.
Alone in Canada
Feeling lonely in a new environment? That's okay, we're here to help you with your transition! It can be difficult to take care of your social and health needs when you are feeling lonely. To help you make meaningful connections in a new environment, we invite you to explore this guide.
Newcomer services
There are many aspects to consider when moving abroad, such as determining how your financial, social, recreational, personal care and health needs will be met. To help you, we invite you to explore this resource.
The life of an immigrant
Moving from one country to another and obtaining citizenship is a challenging task. Unfortunately, we don't talk enough about all the work, obstacles and challenges involved. We invite you to watch this 15 minutes video to learn about the moving process and its challenges.
Move to Canada
Researching how to become a student, citizen and a in Canada can be overwhelming. To make it easier for you, we invite you to explore this useful and credible resource to help you begin your journey to Canada.
Moving as a refugee
Sometimes people are forced to flee their home countries due to environmental disasters, political issues and a lot of other factors, which are completely devastating. To raise awareness of the situation, we encourage you to read this book - Homes: A Refugee Story.
Navigating Life Transition As A Student
Top 10 tips for students
Becoming a college or university student is exciting! You are starting a new adventure, furthering your career, and learning to live on your own. All of these changes are great, but they can be daunting. We invite you to explore these tips on how to survive and thrive.
Managing financial stress
It can be difficult to manage your finances if you have never done it before. Finance can create undue stress in addition to the other stress factors associated with settling into college life. For this reason, we invite you to explore these resources on how to manage your finance.
Scholarships and loans
Managing finance can be tricky. Some students may just start to take on their own financial responsibilities. Whatever your situation is, we invite you to explore your financial options and find out what scholarships or loans you may be eligible for in Canada.
Hard work pays off
College life can be exhilarating, and that's great! However, it's important to remember that the collegial experience involves schoolwork and homework as well. We invite you to read this article to help you avoid giving in to the instant gratification.
Excelling in classes
Are you interested in learning how to improve your study habits? If so, that's great and we appreciate your motivation. We invite you to watch this 14 minutes video on how to improve your academic experience.
Navigating Life Transition With A Family Member With Special Needs
Define happiness
It can be difficult to manage life while caring for a loved one with special needs. We see you, we hear you and we are here for you. Our situation doesn't have to be perfect for us to live a healthy life as we all have challenges. We invite you to watch this 12 minutes video on how someone living with a rare disease defines a happy life.
Remove ‘dis’ from ability
It's tempting to focus on all the things we can't do, regardless of having a disability or not. There are ways to turn a "disability" into a different ability and to learn to accept your unique situation. We invite you to watch this 10 minutes video on the subject.
Support each other
It is a struggle to know how to meet some of the needs that a person with special needs may have. We understand that as a caregiver, you want to help. To help you, we invite you to watch this 13 minutes video on how a father learnt about his son's special needs.
Seeking resources
We understand how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to find resources regarding special needs. To help you on your way, we recommend you visit this website to find out what resources or programs are available to you in Canada.
A guide to special needs
Would you like to know more about the different policies in place for people with special needs and the services in Canada? Canada has developed a guide and we invite you to explore more!
Breaking The Pain Cycle
Understanding the cycle
It can be hard to understand what this cycle is all about if you've never heard the term before. To learn more about what the pain cycle is and how you can manage it, we invite you to read this article.
Handle chronic pain
Experiencing chronic pain can often be associated with feelings of hopelessness. There are routines and therapies you can follow that can help with reducing pain. We invite you to read this article to learn how to reduce your perception of pain.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapists help people who suffer from pain. They often assist with pain management, whether it is psychological or physical. To learn more about the role of occupational therapists in pain management, we invite you to read this article.
Healthy routines
Pain can be demotivating. You may feel like you don't want to engage in daily activities. Sticking to healthy routines and staying mildly active can improve pain, even when you don't feel like it. To learn more about establishing a healthy routine, we invite you to read this article.
Chronic pain
The Canada.ca webpage explains what pain is, how it affects individuals, society and the economy, and who is most impacted. This page also has a bunch of useful resources. We invite you to explore more!
Intergenerational pain
Intergenerational pain can be linked to mental health issues. When a person struggles with mental health issues such as depression, they are most likely to be aware of their physical pain and to perceive it in an amplified way. We invite you to read on the subject as it is important to address both the physical and mental cycle of pain.
Break pain cycle
We often wonder how to break the cycle of pain through the generations. This pain refers to the mental trauma and all the physiological symptoms that accompany it. We recognize the importance of breaking the cycle and we invite you to learn more about it by watching this 15 minutes video.
Explain pain
Pain is not only the result of an injury. Our mental state and cognitive responses have a significant impact on how we perceive pain. To learn more about how the brain determines if the body is in pain, we invite you to watch this very interesting 11 minutes TED talk.
Connecting Trauma & Healing
Managing phobia
Sometimes when we experience a traumatic event, we may develop fears or phobias. But, not all phobias are the result of a trauma, and not everyone who has experienced a trauma develops a phobia. To learn more about what a phobia is and how to manage it, we invite you to read this article.
Easing anxiety
Experiencing symptoms of anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling. We've talked about phobias, but did you know that they tend to increase anxiety? To help manage with these feelings, we invite you to explore this guide that includes many tips to help you through the tough times.
Growing through trauma
Traumatic experiences can have a detrimental effect on us. It is important to recognize what types of events can be triggering, to explore certain signs of trauma, and to be able to cope with it. We invite you to learn about coping with trauma in this guide.
WTO guide
All over the world, people experience different types of trauma. That's why the World Health Organization has developed guidelines for dealing with people who have experienced loss, serious injury, catastrophic events, etc. Everyone can use help, and everyone deserves support so we invite you to explore this guide.
Refugee support
Refugees are people who have fled war, natural disasters and a generally unsafe environment to find safety in another country. Refugees were exposed to many traumatic events and it is important to talk about them. To get started, we invite you to explore this guide.
Healthcare for refugees
Sometimes it can be difficult to know how to look for support. Refugees need health care, which might not be easy to find. That's why we invite you to read about the subject here if you want to know different health services available to refugees.
Resources for refugees
To heal from trauma, we need the support of friends, family and healthcare professionals, but it can often be difficult to get that support. We want to make it easier for you and we invite you to visit the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Care website to learn how to give or receive support.
LGBTQIA+ Trauma
Members of the LGBT+ community disproportionately experience trauma. Fortunately, there are guidebooks available to help raise awareness of how this community should be treated in healthcare settings. We invite you to explore this guide that discusses reducing trauma and promoting healing.
First Nations Healing
Indigenous people have experienced unacceptable levels of trauma and we recognize the importance of reconnecting with culture to promote healing. Programs are available to assist in this process and we invite you to learn more about it in this example.
Healing as a veteran
We are here for you and we thank you for your service. Many veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the trauma they witnessed or experienced. If you would like to learn more about PTSD, its symptoms, and how to manage it, we invite you to read this article.
PTSD support
Did you know that there is an entire website dedicated to researching post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and helping those who suffer from it? The website even has a helpline that veterans can call. It should be noted that anyone can develop PTSD after experiencing various types of trauma. To learn more about it, we invite you to visit the website.
Pain and trauma
Pain, injury and mental trauma are all interconnected and physical decline can have a negative impact on our mental health as well. Individuals suffering from chronic pain, chronic physical illness or severe injury may experience trauma as a result. To learn more about the links between physical and mental trauma, read more here.
The feelings of trauma
Trauma is not the result of an event alone. Trauma is in what we do, what we think and how we feel. Dr. Brené Brown studies courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy and all feelings we would experience after experiencing trauma. We invite you to discover her work and her TED talks here.
Building resilience
There are different definitions and strategies around resilience. Here is a one-hour conference proposed by Rachel Thibeault, an occupational therapist. She has worked in the field of community rehabilitation and her conference is about resilience after a trauma.
Grieving the loss of
loved ones
It is important to acknowledge the pain while navigating through the grief. It is important to take the time you need and seek support while grieving. Noticing the changes in yourself and taking care of yourself during difficult times can be a real struggle. That's why we encourage anyone who is struggling to listen to this insightful podcast.