Human Nature’s Sound Biases
The University of Toronto unveiled new research about individuals recognizing sound, in particular human nature’s sound biases. The research is headed by Christina Vanden Bosch der Nederlanden, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga. “A lot of my research has shown that, even from four months of age, our attention is biased […]
How Climate Change Disproportionately Impacts Women and Girls
Climate change has been well known for its negative environmental impacts, but what about its effects on women and girls? Climate change has severe effects on the environment and for human rights. Although the impact of climate change cannot be alleviated in an instant, young people can still take action! The impact of climate […]
How Does Theatre Improve Children’s Body Image?
Theatre performances assist in developing young children with a positive body image. How does theatre improve children’s body image? Why is this relevant? Children as young as five start to become aware of beauty standards according to previous research. Furthermore, in the age of social media, young children are much more susceptible to unrealistic beauty […]
Discover How Beauty Standards Prevail in Society and How They Can Affect You
Despite culture being diverse in numerous countries, the beauty standards across the world generally overlap. In countries like China, Korea and India for example, beauty lies in fair skin and a thin fit body type and weight; anything else is considered to be distant from beauty. The notion of being “beautiful” according to the beauty […]
Why Female Leaders are Great For Business
Although women historically have had to fight for a seat at the table, their role as leaders in business can help drive long term success. Instead of being held back by stereotypes, female leaders need to learn how to lean into their strengths and demonstrate the strong contributions they can make to the business world….
Crushing Gender Stereotypes: Inspiring Girls to Pursue STEM
There continue to be a multitude of reasons why women are underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Some of the reasons for this include gender stereotypes about girls’ abilities in math, as noted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). These gender stereotypes have been proven to negatively affect test performance, while…
5 Psychology-Backed Exercises That Will Make You Feel More Confident
These hacks will build you back up when you’re feeling down.
How Students can Succeed in the Classroom for the 2021 – 2022 School Year
A new school year can mean new challenges, which can lead to a lot of stress for students. These seven steps will not only help control your stress, but also help you succeed in the classroom.
Many kids and teens are once again being challenged with learning new ideas and enhancing their critical thinking skills (whether…
10 Ways for Women to Gain Leadership Experience
Although there is a wide range of research to support the positive impact women in leadership have on companies, a staggeringly small number of women are in these positions. What are the different ways women can demonstrate strong leadership skills both in and out of their work place? How can they better equip themselves with the skills necessary to move up the chain of command? To learn more about the different ways you can gain leadership experience, we invite you to read the following article.
Mind Talks: Dealing with Mental Health Issues
A good mental state improves the quality of life. There are many factors that could affect our mental state. However, the ones that are majorly spoken of and many people are diagnosed with are anxiety and depression.
Our emotional stability is integral to our health. We specialize in empowering individuals to take charge of their mental state by offering free and holistic psychological state solutions.