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I love spending the day cuddled up on the couch, sipping tea, eat leftovers, and enjoying copious amounts of movies and shows without a thought about all the work and home tasks on the to-do list. But rather, just being and relaxing and enjoying some much needed rest. It really helps to open up my mind again to inspiration, creativity, and a fresh start to a new week. What do you do before you start off yet another busy work week?... #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #cozy #academiclife #studentlife #entrepreneurlife #writerslife

Today's podcast is about how to nurture your mental health as a student and young adult. We interview Holly Smith, an occupational therapist specializing in mental health and addiction about what students need to know about mental health. Common struggles and stressors that students face... Strategies to nurture self-care and mental resilence Barriers to accessing mental health supports for students, particularly visible minorities Future ideas and initiatives to promote more personalized supports Tune in at https://pfau.ca/customized-mental-health-support-for-stude/ (link in bio) #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #studentlife #academiclife #healthylifestyle #anxiety #depression

I'm always delighted to hear about client successes. That's amazing news, EM! #happycustomer #positivereviews #positivefeedback #goodreviews #editing #academicwriting #academiclife #academicpublishing #studentlife #academia #edits

yearning: a strong desire, longing, or aim Origin: 13751425; late Middle English (

On Saturday, we interviewed my dear friend, Danielle Law (@daniellelaw1979 ) about what the life of a professor looks like, and things to think about if you're thinking of pursuing a PhD. Danielle is a PhD, and Associate Professor in Psychology and Youth and Childrens Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University (@wilfridlaurieruni ). Danielle is also the Director of the Child and Adolescent Research and Education (CARE) Lab (@caretalkslaurier ). Her research focuses on the social-...emotional development of children and youth and their mental wellbeing. Danielles primary area of research focuses on online aggression, associated mental health concerns, responsible Internet use, and creating caring communities. She strives to connect academia with the community with her research, teaching and learning philosophies. To learn more about Danielle and life as a Professor tune into our #podcast at www.pfa.ca/podcast or check out her #interview at www.pfau.ca/blog. If you're thinking of applying to #gradschool , @pfau_academicwriting offers application consulting and editing services to students applying to undergraduate, graduate, and law programs. As a current @uoft Political Science student, talk to the Undergrad Advisor to register for my free October talk on how to write a solid #personalstatement. You can also DM me to discuss setting up a free discovery session to discuss how we can help you to create an application strategy. #reachyourfullpotential_onthepage , and in life today! #applicationcoach #applicationhelp #applicationconsulting #gradschoolapps #professorslife #academiclife #studentlife #schoolapps #collegeadmissions

The fall is always a time of dreaming and planning for me. As a new school year starts, I start to imagine new students, programs, changes... What are your dreams and goals on the first day of Fall? Since I'm a writer, I use journaling and aspirational notes as a way to set good intentions. ... I have a special box the I call a "God Box" that I add aspirational notes to. For example, start a podcast. Then, about once a year, I open up the box and see what seemingly impossible goals I have achieved. I throw out those notes and add a few more. The other thing I just started is a dream journal. In here, I write down more tangible and immediate dreams for the year in more detail. I use this to set my quarterly, monthly, and weekly goals. I'd love to hear some of your academic or writing goals for this Fall. If you're looking for a combination of academic and personal support to achieve those goals, reach out to @pfau_academicwriting for a free Zoom consultation. Let us help you to #reachyourfullpotential_onthepage, and in life today! #goals #dreams #backtoschool #fallterm #fallsemester #academiclife #academicsuccess #studentlife #planning #students #studentsuccess #writingsupport #education #holisticeducation @ Toronto, Ontario

Today's #podcastguest is Danielle Law Associate Professor of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University and anti-bullying advocate @caretalkslaurier and long-time friend. We discuss what it takes to become a professor and give students a peek behind the ivory curtain of academia. Danielle provides some tips on: Things to think about before pursuing a PhD... Finding your research topic How to adjust from undergrad to grad school The value of a PhD in career advancement @daniellelaw1979 @wilfridlaurieruni #podcast #academiclife #studentlife #professorlife #backtoschool #fallterm #careersuccess #BAcareers #careerdevelopment #academicwriting #writing #academiccommunity #students #academia #psychology #antibullying #education

In #poetryclass we studied the #poeticform villanelle. Villanelle is a nineteen-line #poem consisting of five tercets followed by a quatrain. There are two refrains and two repeating rhymes, with the first and third line of the first tercet repeated alternately at the end of each subsequent stanza until the last stanza, which includes both repeated lines. How'd I do? Did I get all the elements? Anything missing?... If you're interested in trying out #poetrywriting or #creativewriting , check out our course listings at www.pfau.ca/our-events (link in bio - go to events calendar). We have another #poetrycourse coming up in November, as well as other #writingcourses this fall. #writingcommunity #writingtip #writingcommunityofinstagram #torontopoets #torontowrites #writing

This #fallterm @pfau_academicwriting is offering a variety of #onlinewritingclasses to help #students to improve their #writing skills. Our courses focus on developing: #criticalthinking ... #researchskills #writingskills #academicconfidence To find out more about our course offerings, go to www.pfau.ca/our-events (link in bio) All our courses are 40% off until January 2021. Sign up now and take advantage of our #covid19discounts #studytips #studentlife #academiclife #writingcommunity #writinghelp #writingtips #studentsuccess #academicsuccess #essaywriting #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingcourses #write #toronto #education #fallsemester

Writer's block happens to the best of us. Sometimes we have so much going on in our minds that we can't compose a clear thought. In those instances, a great strategy is a mind dump. Get a pen and paper. Let go of the idea that you need to make sense or produce anything.... Put your pen on the paper and just write down whatever comes to mind. You can write in full sentences, bullet points, random words all over the page - whatever works in the moment. They key is to put all your thoughts down on the page. If you're struggling to get started, set a timer for 3-5minutes and commit to writing until the timer goes off. The extra pressure will kick start your brain. Once your finished dumping, take a look at your page and search for patterns. Start to put your ideas into categories and go from there. Try this method out next time you're stuck and let me know how it goes. If you're struggling with writing assignments and want a little extra guidance, one of our #essaywriting #onlinewritingclasses might be a great way for you to boost your writing skills and confidence. Check out our fall course selections at www.pfau.ca/our-events (link in bio - go to "our events" page). #writingtips #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingexercise #writingessays #essaywritinghelp #essays #writingclasses #writingcoach #education #students #studentife #academiclife #studentsuccess

This week we're reposting a #podcast #interview we did with @robcairns1967 (tech & productivity expert) on how to set up an efficient #studyspace at home. As we move into the busyness of the #fallterm, it's important to create a space and routine that will help you to stay on top of #essays, #assignments, and #examprep. Rob Cairns give some great tips on: How to build a morning routine Must have apps to aid in organization... Simple strategies to boost focus and productivity Listen in at https://pfau.ca/creating-your-virtual-study-space-podcast-/ Or, go to www.pfau.ca/podcast (link in bio) and scroll through previous podcasts to get more great ideas on how to improve your #studyskills and #academicconfidence If you're looking for help to #stayorganized and on track this term, book an hr session with @pfau_academicwriting to put together a personalized organizational strategy and timetable. #backtoschool #covidschooling #students #studentlife #studentsuccess #academiclife #academicsuccess #education #organizationaltips #buildroutines #studyathome

I'm loving contributing to #poetryclass with @chrwonstie @pfau_academicwriting I wrote this poem in response to a photo of damp clothes hanging on a line above an overturned caneo on a drizzly day. If you'd like to give #poetry a shot, drop into our Saturday class at 3:30pm EST for only $25. Or, sign up for our next full course online starting in November. All course details are available at www.pfau.ca/our-events. ... For those of you who have taken the class, I challenge you to share one of your #poems this week and tag me. Let's be brave and share our #poeticvoice ! @chrwonstie @really_allyyy @steffw13 @coolobjectsss @frataxart @xeniamenzies

Today the sun is shining and I'm ready to go, but earlier this week I was hiding out like this bear. I was anxious and the gloomy fall weather made me want to hideaway from change and responsibilities in a cozy blanket sipping tea. That's not uncommon this time of year, especially with the additional stress of #covid19 encouraging isolation. But, I couldn't hide for long because I had a class to teach. And, ya know what, the more I worked on my course material and got to know... students, the more I started to look forward to this new term and everything I'd learn from them. I'm sure a bunch of you heading back to school and classes are feeling the same. This #fallterm @pfau_academicwriting is offering a unique #onlineclass in #essaywriting to provide #students with skill-building lessons combined with on-going #assignmenthelp. If you know you have a challenging #essay coming up and you're lacking confidence in your skills, you can learn various techniques and tricks, and apply them directly to your #researchessay while receiving continuous feedback from the instructor. It's pretty likely that by the end of this course you'll most definitely be getting some As. Check out course details at www.pfau.ca/our-events (link in bio - go to "our events" page) #essaywritinghelp #writingcommunity #writingskills #writinghelp #backtoschool #fallterm #improveyourgrades #improveyourwriting #education #academiclife Photo credit: @bbcnews

The transition from summer to fall is challenging for me. The shift in sunlight and temperature impacts my energy levels and mood. It can be hard to focus and get things done when I just want to cuddle up with a good book and cup of tea. Who's with me? This fall is particularly challenging because of the fears around #covid19 cases increasing as kids go back to school. Will this be the second wave? Will this ever end? There's a lot of transitioning happening this fall than la...st. During periods of change and uncertainty, it is increasingly more important to be resilient. But, what does that mean? Powering through despite the stress? Or, being kind and gentle with yourself as you maneuver through life's challenges? Last week's #podcastguest , @sarahlangcoaching , would suggest the later. Read our #interview with Sarah and find out ways you can boost your #resilience during these uncertain times - https://pfau.ca/resilience-boosting-during-covid-19-interv/ (link in bio) #backtoschool #fallterm #copingwithanxiety #copingwithcovid #students #education #selfcompassion #studentlife #academiclife #academicsuccess #academicsupport

It's gonna be a strange year, but wishing you all good luck as you head back to school. #backtoschool #wearamask #fallterm #covid19 #students #education

#poetryclass postponed to Wednesday evening due to illness. Check www.pfau.ca/our-events for updates. #classpostponed #poetryworkshop @chrwonstie

Today's #podcast with certified life coach, Sarah Lang (@sarahlangcoaching ) discusses the importance of #resilience during times of transition or crisis, such as going #backtoschool during #covid19 . The topics we touch on include: The link between resilience and academic performance... Advice on preparing for the fall term amidst a pandemic Tools and resources for students to boost their resilience Tune in at www.pfau.ca/podcast (link in bio) If you need extra support to stay on top of your #schoolwork during the #fallterm , reach out to @pfau_academicwriting for a free consultation or try out one of our #essaywritingclasses and let us help you to #reachyourfullpotential_onthepage , and in life today! #students #studentlife #academiclife #academiclifecoaching #academicsuccess #academicsupport #academicperformance #essaywritinghelp #writingsupport #assignmenthelp

Last week in #poetryclass we were playing with rhythm and sound. As an assignment, @chrwonstie had us write a jibberish #poem. Mine was inspired by eating a delicious meal, and the sounds you might make. If you're interested in checking out our #poetrycourse , feel free to drop-in for the live stream Saturdays at 3:30pmEST for only $25 - www.pfau.ca/our-events (link in bio - go to events calendar). You can also sign up for the full #onlinecourse and get access to the educati...onal portal and all the videos until September 30th for only $125. #poetryworkshop #poetrywriting #poetrycommunityofinstagram #torontopoets #poetry #writingpoetry #creativewriting #writingcommunityofinstagram #writing

Tomorrow's #podcastguest is Sarah Lang (@sarahlangcoaching ). Sarah is a certified coach who supports people to dream big, launch new projects, and bring creative visions to life. Sarah is also passionate about helping her students @uoft Continuing Studies develop their speaking confidence and skill set so they can make a bigger impact. I know Sarah from my years as a Master's student at @asianinstitute_uoft , where we studying the unique cultures, histories, and societies of... Asia. It was a real pleasure to catch up with my old classmate. We discuss the topic of #resilience in depth, and how #students can apply growth centred principles to make the most of their educational experience. Tune in tomorrow at www.pfau.ca/podcast (link in bio). #podcastguest #podcast #interview #studentife #academiclife #academiclifecoaching #academicsuccess #academicsupport #backtoschool #fallterm #fallgoals #university #college #writingcommunity #writinghelp

Are you an oak or a willow? This Saturday we discuss the importance of #resilience to long-term success and quality of life with certified life coach, Sarah Lang (@sarahlangcoaching ). Sarah gives #students some great tips on how to adjust to the pressures of the #fallterm and cope with #school during #covid19 . Tune in on Saturday at www.pfau.ca/podcast (link in bio). ... #podcastguest #podcast #backtoschool #studentlifetips #studentlife #academiclife #academiclifecoaching #academichelp #academicsupport #highschool #university #college

Read our #interview with Lisa Meng, #recentgrad from the @uoft Psychology department as she reflects on her #undergrad experience and advice that she'd give her 18 year old self. www.pfau.ca/podcast (link in bio) #blogpost #Podcastguest #podcadt #studentlife #studentlifetips #falltern #backtoschool

resilience: ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyancy Origin: 162030;

Headed to the beach on the #ttc #sundayfunday

Starting first-year university or college is a big shift. It may be your first-time away from home at a big school. Making friends and navigating the system is challenging. This week's #podcastguest is Lisa Meng, my summer co-host and a recent grad from the @uoft . We discuss what she learned from her four years of university and what advice she'd like to give her 18 year old self. Tune in at www.pfau.ca/podcast (link in bio)... #podcast #fallterm #startinguniversity #startingcollege #startingschool #backtoschool #students #studentlife #adviceforstudents

Last week in #poetryclass we were asked to listen to a sound on repeat, and compose a poem from that. The sound reminded me of cars on a highway, and from that I wrote this #poem. I'm not a #poet, and you don't have to be either to enjoy our Saturday #poetryworkshop online at 3:30pm EST. Drop-in to our live stream for only $25. Or, sign up for the full course, and get access to all videos and classroom resources for $125. Register at www.pfau.ca/our-events (link in bio - cl...ick our events tab and choose a date on the calendar for details) #onlinewritingclass #onlineclasses #writingcommunity #writingexercise #writing #poetrycourse #poetrycommunityofinstagram #poetryclass #creativewriting #creativewritingclass #torontowrites @ Toronto, Ontario

Sometimes we can get so caught up in comparison that we forget about just doing our best for our own sake. With the uncertainty of the #fallterm in the air, it can be easy to let your worries and self-doubt get the best of you. Why not take steps to improve your knowledge and skills in preparation for the the term instead?! This fall @pfau_academicwriting is offering two different #researchessay fundamentals courses to help students to build the skills, strategies, and confi...dence to become solid researchers and writers. Check out our course offerings at www.pfau.ca/our-events (link in bio) All of our courses are online, and the material is accessible both during and after the course. Let us help you to #reachyourfullpotential_onthepage , and in life today! #essaywriting #essayhelp #academiclife #academiccoaching #academicwriting #onlineclasses #onlinewritingclass #essaywritingclass #students #studentsuccess #education #improveyourgrades

Last week was my birthday week, so I decided to take it kinda easy, and not record a podcast. Instead, today I released an interview on my blog about my journey to starting the business, and love of teaching. Check out the interview at https://pfau.ca/meet-our-ceo-interview-with-lisa-pfau/ (link in bio) If you're worried about what's in store this Fall term and are looking for some extra support, reach out to us @pfau_academicwriting, and let us help you to #reachyourfullpot...ential_onthepage , and in life today! #interview #ceo #podcastguest #teaching #smallbusiness #academiclife #academiccoach #writingcommunity #writinghelp

prospective: in the future Origin: From the Late Latin word prspectvus, dating back to 158090. Sentence: We don't know what the prospective school year will look like given the uncertainty about Coronavirus outbreaks.... #wednesdayword #wordoftheweek #improveyourgrades #improveyourwriting #improvevocabulary #newword #wordporn #prospective

As the school year is almost here and we're still amidst a pandemic, it's even more important to be prepared than before. What are you doing to get ready for the school year? This week we interview Lisa Meng, recent Psychology grad and my summer podcast post, about what she learned through her experiences as an undergraduate that she wants to share with new students. Tune in this Saturday - www.pfau.ca/podcast. @pfau_academicwriting is also offering a research essay intensive... course to help students to get ready for the new term. We'll cover a combination of research and writing skills. Check out our course at www.pfau.ca/our-events. #podcast #interview #writingcommunity #writingcommunityofinstagram #writinghelp #writingtips #writingcourse #writingclasses #essaywriting #essaywritingclass #essays #backtoschool #beprepared

What is this jumbled mess? Last week in #poetryclass we used different images, textures, and words to create a poem. I cut these words and images out of an old real estate flyer to create a #poem about next steps. This exercise demonstrates that #poetry is everywhere.... Join us this Saturday at 3:30pm EST for many more interactive inspiring writing exercises taught by @chrwonstie using different mediums. Drop-in: $25 Access full course material (all 6 classes): $125 Register at www.pfau.ca/our-events (link in bio - go to "our-events") #onlineclasses #poetrycourse #poetrywriting #writingworkshop #creativewriting #getcreative #writingcommunityofinstagram #poetrycommunityofinstagram #writingclass #writing @ Toronto, Ontario

I don't know about you, but as September approaches I'm feeling more apprehensive,and that's wearing me out mentally. I kinda feel like with all the anxiety and change in the air it's hard to rest even when I try to carve out that time. There's the continuous loom of uncertainty. So, I've been trying to give myself a break this week and celebrate me since it was just my birthday, while at the same time feeling guilty. Ugh... I'll be absent from social media and messages unti...l Tuesday so that I have that time to get grounded, and enjoy my birthday party on Sunday. Trying to make a conscious effort to appreciate the rest of summer before the school year takes off. What are you all doing to give yourself a break before the Fall hits and we're off and running again? #takegoodcare #takeabreak #enjoysummertime #lazydays #selfcare