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4 As of stress reduction, accept, avoid, alter, adapt

4-A's of stress reduction: accept, avoid, alter, and adapt

Engineering/architecture students, in particular, face unique pressures due to the intensity of training. Research highlights heavy workload, difficult assignments, pressure to maintain high grades, competition among peers and pressure to pursue external academic enrichment as major stressors.

Recipe for Shepherd's Pie

, ConnexOntario offers assistance via phone (1‑866‑531‑2600), text (“CONNEX” to 247247), online chat or email, staffed by trained professionals who listen with compassion and guide callers toward local treatment programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more.

JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out) is about giving oneself permission to step back and choose rest, focus, or quiet when needed, without guilt or self-judgement.

People who experienced more affectionate touch reported less stress and anxiety, more happiness, and even showed hormonal shifts linked to bonding (higher oxytocin) and lower stress (lower cortisol).

While traditions vary, Lunar New Year generally marks the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar, and is a time for family gatherings, cultural rituals, food, and honouring ancestors, as well as welcoming good luck, health, and prosperity for the year ahead.

In honour of Lunar New Year, we are bringing you a simple recipe to help you celebrate! Vietnamese egg rolls—commonly known as chả giò in the South and nem rán in the North—are a beloved staple of Vietnamese cuisine.

When temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, many people experience the “winter blues”—a seasonal dip in mood marked by fatigue, low motivation, and irritability. While not as severe as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), these feelings can still affect well-being. Fortunately, research-backed strategies can help lift your spirits during the colder months.

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Well-being Tip of the Month: The 4's of stress relief

Setting reasonable standards for yourself as an engineering or architecture student

Recipe of the month – Shepherd's Pie

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Well-being tip of the month – Embrace JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)

Spotlight on Research – Affectionate Touch Boosts Well-being

Charging Into the Year of the Horse! Celebrate LNY with Friends and Family

Recipe of the month – Vietnamese Egg Rolls (Chả Giò)

Well-being Tip of the Month: Overcoming the Winter Blahs