Lifestyle
Our 2021 Roundup: How To Find The Calm In Chaos At Home & At Work
As much as we try to organize our lives, chaos always manages to make its way in. With work from home, hybrid working, online learning and in person school, while trying to navigate the new normal can be overwhelming. Here are tips on how to find calm in the chaos in all aspects of your life. We can wear our “positive vibes” t-shirts, light candles, take bubble baths and do daily, positive affirmations and though all these practic
Here's How To Conquer The Holiday Blues
’Tis the season for the Holiday Blues. What is it about this traditionally joyful and restful time of year that somehow produces the perfect storm of stress, expectation, isolation, and over-extension that can leave us feeling sad, depleted, disconnected, and alone? This week, we’ll take a close look at the many facets of the Holiday Blues, and share seven strategies to help banish the Holiday Blues once and for all. Ah, the Holid
Pressured To Socialize? Relax And Relish In JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out)
The jab has become the ticket to socializing. And that is more evident now as we are in the midst of holiday party season. However one thing that this new normal has taught us is the new found interest in realigning our priorities to best suit our needs. So forget FOMO, 'tis the season of JOMO where finding joy of missing out has become an acceptable fact of life. Family gatherings, work events, social gatherings, oh my! It's the seas
Art Gallery Of Mississauga Holds 2 Major Exhibits Celebrating Artists From Bangladesh
The Art Gallery Of Mississauga held an exclusive VIP event to help launch two exhibits: "Lighting The Fire Of Freedom" and "Art Of A Young Nation" to spotlight the incredible works of artists from Bangladesh. The exhibit which runs until January 12th is a must see. The V
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Here's How To Forgive And Move On
We’ve all experienced hurt and harm at some point in our lives. We may have been disrespected, lied to, manipulated, taken for granted. We may have experienced physical or emotional abuse. In the aftermath of these experiences, we often find it difficult — at times close to impossible — to ...
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It's Time To Take Care Of Yourself First
We seem to do it naturally for others, but struggle to prioritize our own needs, desires, and self-care. Let’s look at how to hold space for ourselves, treat ourselves with care, consideration, kindness, compassion, and love. Here's how to factor yourself in the equation of your life by focusi ...
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Here's How To Face Fatigue And Get Back On Track
'Tis the season to be ... tired? Then it’s time to face the facts about fatigue. Let’s look at what’s making us tired, how fatigue impacts our lives, and what we can do to get back on track. Dr. Monica Vermani is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in treating trauma, stress and m ...
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Holiday Gift Guide 2021: 7 Gifts For The Kids
We continue our Holiday Gift Guide spotlighting South Asian businesses who would love your support! This year there has been some really cool releases with a kids-first focus and we love them! From super cool collection of books, toys, games and much more this year there is definitely lots to ch ...
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ANOKHI LIFE Celebrates 19th Anniversary With The Launch Of 'THE ANOKHI ADVOCATE List & Awards 2021'
We love this time of year! We at ANOKHI LIFE, North America’s longest running multimedia, multi-platform brand about South Asian pop culture, lifestyle, and entertainment, is pleased to announce the launch of ...
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We Were Robbed: Marc Fennell of "Stuff The British Stole" Dives Into The World Of Colonial Plundering
International award-winning journalist Marc Fennell hosts his podcast "Stuff The British Stole", a globe-trotting journey where he shares dark stories behind artifacts that were stolen during the colonial era. Direct from A ...
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These Tips Will Help You Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
It’s that time of year again. It’s getting darker earlier by the day. And we have just set our clocks back an hour, plunging our days into darkness even earlier! Each and every one of us feels the absence of the sun, but for some of us, the shorter days and the diminishing access to natural ...
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Peloton Instructor Aditi Shah Teams Up With Tesher To Bring A Diwali-Inspired Playlist
Peloton instructor Aditi Shah decided to take her Diwali celebrations to the next level. Today just in time for Diwali, she launched a new playlist for her class by teaming up with friend and Canadian rapper Tesher (famous for his viral hit "Jalebi Baby"). In an exclusive interview, Shah gives u ...
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Do You Have PTSD? Here's How You Know
What exactly is PTSD? What causes it? Who suffers from it? And can it be treated effectively? This week, let’s take a close look at what causes PTSD, why and how it affects sufferers, and how they can find the supports and treatment they need to move beyond their trauma. There are a lo ...
