Inspire Magazine

Happy weekend everyone! Just a little reminder, in case you need to hear it, that’s okay to slow down sometimes. Actually, it’s critical for your brain to relax your mind and let it wander. Seriously, it’s science! Daydream, reflect, chill out... even if it’s only for 10 minutes. #kbiinspires #inspireothers #kindnessmatters #kindness #daydreaming #selfcaresaturday #youthempowerment #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #studytips #studygram #student #studentlife #weekend #weekendvibes #youth #saturdayvibes

In stressful times, music can be a powerful tool to help you cope. What’s the jam that’s getting you through the pandemic? We really want to know!! Whatever genre you love, share your favourite tunes in comments and help us build a pandemic playlist!! #kbiinspires #music #youngmusician #youngmusicians #youngartist #youthempowerment #youthmentalhealth #stressrelief #stressmanagement #selfcare #thursdayvibes #thursday #studentlife #student #musicislife #hiphop #classicrock #classicalmusic #jazz #popmusic #countrymusic #guitar #piano

It’s time to end #streetharassment. Read our feature story this issue by Inspire EIC Gillian @a_modern_portrait to learn more + find out what you can do to help change the culture surrounding public sexual harassment on the streets. Click the link in our bio or go to https://www.kbiinspires.com/itsnotacompliment #kbiinspires #stopstreetharassment #catcallingisnotacompliment #gbv #metoo #97percent #notacompliment #youthempowerment #youthmentalhealth #stopharassment #endbullying #hollaback #catcallsofnyc #enoughisenough #shewaswalkinghome #saraheverard #genderbasedviolence

Making decisions about what to do after high school can be tough, now more than ever. It can feel like there’s a ton of pressure to map out your whole future. But it’s actually really common to have no idea what you really want, & you don’t have to decide right away. It’s also totally okay to change your mind!! For some helpful tips, check out this Hot Topic by Maureen Pollard https://www.kbiinspires.com/whenyoudontknowwhattodo #kbiinspires #studentsuccess #student #studentlife #studygram #studytips #onlineschool #students #graduation #grad2021 #youthempowerment #youthmentalhealth #studymotivation #study #highschool #grad #mentalhealth

Looking for something to read? A distraction from the pandemic? Our new book review is out!! Check out our Youth Editor’s latest review here https://www.kbiinspires.com/bookreviews Thanks @abbykernya #kbiinspires #bookstagram #booklover #yabooks #yabookstagram #booknerd #readersofinstagram #read #bookish #students #youthmentalhealth #selfcare #thursdaythoughts #thursday #youngwriters #youngpoet #youngreaders

Check out our featured artist this issue, emerging young fashion designer Keira Lannon @silverfashionista_official !! Click the link in bio or go to https://www.kbiinspires.com/inspiregallery #kbiinspires #inspire #youngartist #youngartistsofinstagram #youth #youthempowerment #youngdesigners #youthmentalhealth #design #art #artistsoninstagram #toronto #canada #northumberlandcountyontario #sundayvibes #selfcaresunday

The world can be a heavy place. If you’re feeling wiped out right now, check out this Hot Topic on coping with pandemic fatigue, by @emmashehan. Go to https://www.kbiinspires.com/pandemicfatigue or to https://www.kbiinspires.com/hot-topics to read more Hot Topics. Be gentle with yourself, you got this! #kbiinspires #selfcaretips #selfcare #covidkindness #pandemicfatigue #kindnessmatters #kindness #youthempowerment #youth #studentlife #studygram #wednesdaywisdom #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth #inspireothers #canada

A powerful + inspiring piece by @annastasiabalfour of @futuremajority__ptbo . Read the full story here https://www.kbiinspires.com/futuremajority or click the link in our bio. #kbiinspires #inspire #inspireothers #youthempowerment #youthmentalhealth #youthorganization #futuremajority #empowerment #studentlife #students #politics #change #changetheworld #peterboroughontario #northumberlandcountyontario #cobourgontario #porthopeontario #toronto #canada

Are you ready to be inspired this weekend?? Our April/May issue is packed with some awesome content. Happy Saturday everyone!! Click the link in bio or go to https://www.kbiinspires.com #kbiinspires #inspire #inspireothers #youth #youthmentalhealth #selfcare #studentlife #studygram #youngartist #youngartistsofinstagram #northumberlandcountyontario #empoweringwomen #study #canada #mentalhealthawareness #youthempowerment #youthorganization

Happy Friday everyone!! As Ontario heads into yet another lockdown, you might be feeling a little stressed . Running (or walking) can be a great stress buster. If you want to try it but don’t know where to start, begin with alternating walking with running, and gradually extend your running intervals. And let us know about your running journey in comments! #kbiinspires #inspireothers #running #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fearlessfriday #fridayvibes #youth #fitness #youthempowerment #youthmentalhealth #examstress #student #mentalfitness #mentalhealth #stressrelief #stressbusters

Wise words from #rafanadal, a master of the mental game as well as the physical sport of tennis. #kbiinspires #inspire #inspireothers #inspired #tennis #mentalfitness #youth #youthmentalhealth #youthempowerment #fitness #mentalhealth #nadal #motivation #tuesdaymotivation #youngathletes #empowerment #tennisplayer #tennislife

Our new issue is almost here... stay tuned! We have some great content coming up!! #kbiinspires #inspire #inspireothers #youth #youthorganization #youthmentalhealth #youthempowerment #student #studygram #studentlife #selfcaresunday

As we head into yet another lockdown here in Ontario, this quote seems appropriate... hang in there everyone, be gentle with yourselves right now. #kbiinspires #kindness #covidkindness #selfcare #selfcaresaturday #saturdaymorning #kindnessmatters #youthmentalhealth #youth #youthempowerment #student #studygram #studymotivation #ontario

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If you’re dealing with exams or school stress right now, check out this short piece from a previous issue by Contributing Editor @emmashehan https://www.kbiinspires.com/academicstress #kbiinspires #studygram #studygram #studentsuccess #studentlife #study #studymotivation #motivationmonday #academicsuccess #selfcare #stressrelief

So glad it’s the weekend!! Looking for some #selfcaresaturday tips? Check out our Hot Topics section: it’s full of short, helpful reads + lots of self care tips. Go to https://www.kbiinspires.com/hot-topics or click the link in our bio. #kbiinspires #inspireothers #inspire #selfcare #selfcaretips #relax #student #youthmentalhealth #youthempowerment #empowerment #examstress #exams #studentlife #weekend #saturdayvibes

There are still too many people out there who believe #catcalling can be a compliment. It’s not. Period. Street harassment is a form of sexual harassment. We all have a right to get home safely, & without being harassed by random strangers. More to come on this in our next issue, let know your thoughts in comments! #kbiinspires #catcallingisnotacompliment #stopstreetharassment #hollaback #notacompliment #feminist #femaleempowerment #youth #youthempowerment #metoo #97 #enoughisenough #student #studentsafety #staysafe #endbullying

@kingjames has some amazing insights on mental fitness and managing emotions in the @calm app. Here’s the full quote for anyone who needs to read this right now: As human beings we’re going to have emotions. Getting angry, getting frustrated, getting anxious. It’s all a part of what we experience in life. And so are experiences like comfort, excitement and happiness. I’m not here to say that emotions are a bad thing, but in a lot of situations your emotions can betray you. ...In those big moments when there’s a lot of pressure on, suddenly you start to get nervous or fearful. You start thinking, can I really do this? You doubt yourself. This is all natural, but it’s not helpful. So what I’ve learned is, that I need to stay totally focused in the moment. I need to connect with my goal, and tune out everything else. -LeBron James #kbiinspires #inspired #inspireothers #youthmentalhealth #thekidfromakron #kindness #youthempowerment #selfcaresaturdays #selfcare #focus #studentathlete #students #studymotivation #goals #basketball #youngathletes #youngwriters

It’s a great day for a hike + the fall colours are still pretty spectacular here in Northumberland Country, Ontario. What’s fall like where you are? Happy Friday!! #kbiinspires #fallvibes #weekend #weekendvibes #naturelovers #friday #fallcolors #fitfriday

We have some awesome Hot Topics for you this issue!! If you’re finding the 24/7 news cycle heavy and triggering right now, check out When the Bad News Doesn’t Stop, https://www.kbiinspires.com/whenbadnewsdoesntstop. For the writers out there, our Arts Editor has some great tips: https://www.kbiinspires.com/writinghacks101 Click the link in bio to view all our Hot Topics for October/November! #kbiinspires #inspireothers #thursdaythoughts #youthempowerment #youth #youthmentalhealth #youngwriters #youngwriter #student #studymotivation #creativewriting #covidkindness #selfcare

Check out our latest book review & new recommended reads by @abbykernya here: https://www.kbiinspires.com/bookreviews. There was an error in our earlier post, so we’re trying it again !! And let us know what you’re reading right now in comments, we’d love to know!! #kbiinspires #reading #read #readmorebooks #readersofinstagram #motivationmonday #youngwriters #youngwriter #youngwritersofinstagram #student #youth #youthempowerment #youngreaders #books #bookstagram #inspireothers

Check out the latest book review & new recommended reads from @abbykernya at https://www.kbiinspires.com/bookreviews What are reading right now? We’d love to know!! #kbiinspires #readersofinstagram #youngreaders #books #bookstagram #literature #literacy #youngwriters #youngwriter #motivationmonday #student #studentlife #reading #education #youthempowerment

Big shout out to our team and all our supporters. Hope you’re all enjoying a relaxing Thanksgiving (in Canada ) weekend!! #thankful #thankyou #gratitude #thanksgiving #canadianthanksgiving #kindnessmatters #selfcaresunday #sunday #canada #youthmentalhealth

The immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Toronto was a beautiful and moving place to be on World Mental Health Day. We’ve come a long way since Vincent Van Gogh lost his battle with mental illness in 1890, but we’ve still got a distance to go. #worldmentalhealthday #kbiinspires #inspireothers #mentalhealthishealth #endthestigma #youthmentalhealth

The perfect article for #fitfriday! Thanks to @fittforthefuture for this great piece. Check it out in our Oct/Nov issue here: https://www.kbiinspires.com/fittotellmystory #kbiinspires #inspireothers #friday #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #fitness #youth #youthmentalhealth #courage #carpediem #fearlessfriday #student #studentlife #studentathlete #youngwriters #youngwriter

"The thing about growth is that the moment that growth stops is the moment you stop getting better as a person. Said another way, the moment that making mistakes and learning from those mistakes stops is the moment that you stop growing." Whatever your age, this is a must read from @nerdy.black.guy https://www.kbiinspires.com/whyyoushouldnever #kbiinspires #inspired #growingup #inspireothers #youthempowerment #empowerment #youth #youngwriters #fearlessfriday #carpediem #growthmindset #growthquotes #friday #torontoarts #readersofinstagram #northumberlandcountyontario #change #changetheworld #kindness #covidkindness #youthmentalhealth

It can be stressful thinking about a career path as a teen, especially during a pandemic! We love this piece @priortopremed wrote about how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced their decision to pursue careers in medicine Read it here: https://www.kbiinspires.com/choosingacareerpath #kbiinspires #inspired #youthempowerment #youth #youngscientist #medicine #studentdoctor #studytips #inspireothers #feminist #womeninstem #medical #careergoals #porthopeontariocanada #northumberlandcountyontario #cobourgontario #inspireothers #covid_19 #covidkindness

@kamalaharris, thank you for your leadership + inspiration Image: #repost from @the_female_lead #kbiinspires #kamalaharris #feminism #inspired #inspireothers #feminist #timesup #youth #youthempowerment #leadership #selfworth #youmatter #empoweringwomen #empowerment #inspirationalwomen #courage

In in his most recent piece for us at Inspire Magazine, "Why You Should Never be a Grown Up", @asanteVtackles some interesting philosophical questions, with a generous portion of wit and wisdom on the side. Check it out here: https://kbiinspires.com/whyyoushouldnever And let us know, are you finished growing up yet?!

Okay, not really!! But checking out the new issue of Inspire Magazine might help!Click the link in our bio or go to https://www.kbiinspires.com Have a great day everyone (and sometimes coffee can provide a temporary fix )! #kbiinspires #inspire #inspireothers #youth #youthmentalhealth #carpediem #wednesdaywisdom #youthempowerment #coffee #courage #covidkindness

Orange Shirt Day is a national movement in Canada. In this annual event, Indigenous and non-Indigenous people come together in the spirit of hope and reconciliation to honour former residential school students, their families and communities. We consider the impacts of the policies and actions of the Government of Canada and the churches that operated the schools. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake, BC in 2013 at the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemorat...ion event at which survivor Phyllis Webstad told the story of her shiny new orange shirt taken away from her on her first day of school at the Mission. Orange Shirt Day occurs in early Fall because this is the time of year when children were removed from their families and forced to attend residential schools. The day inspires Canadians to take part in anti-racism and anti-bullying initiatives at school and work. Credit & thanks to @universityofvictoria for this description. #orangeshirtday #residentialschoolawareness #antiracism #antibullying #everychildmatters #kbiinspires #inspireothers #changetheworld #kindnessmatters