Wholistic Living

What’s the deal? Did you know that over 1 billion individuals worldwide struggle with mental health disorders? Out of that pool, 359 million of them wrestle with anxiety disorders and another 332 million live with depression  (WHO 2025) . These numbers don’t include the many who go undiagnosed or who experience subclinical symptoms.  Mental health in the twenty-first century has reached an all time low and it shows.  Of course, mood disorders aren’t new. If you’ve ever attended a philosophy class, you’d have seen that people have struggled for centuries. However, their prevalence has sky rocketed in recent generations. The question many are asking is, “why?”  Let’s take a moment to investigate: Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram. Social media is the stage on which we present ourselves and are exposed to the lives of others. Fitness routines, sunsets, brand name outfits, flawless hair, perfect skin, extravagant vacations—you get the point.  Many of us use our socia...

 Decisions + stress =….      Have you ever made a decision, only to look back and think, “Aw shucks (we’re sure that’s the word that came to mind), that was a really bad idea!” We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a small detour or a major life redirect, our choices shape the course of our lives. And let’s be honest—who doesn’t want to make good decisions? So why does it feel so hard sometimes? That’s a loaded question, but today we’re diving into one of the biggest culprits: stress .      Now, not all stress is bad. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) defines stress as our body’s and mind’s response to change or challenge. It can be physical—like a tough workout; emotional—like the excitement before your wedding; cognitive—like solving a tricky problem; or even spiritual—like the awe you feel in worship. Some stress is unavoidable and even essential for growth.      The problem is when stress turns harmful—when it’s driven ...