It’s hard to find energy when the days are short and the weather can be so cold. If you find yourself in need of an energy boost, sometimes doing the opposite of our negative thoughts can help us feel better. If you don’t have a lot of energy, but want to feel a little boost, try a short 5 minute yoga routine. As daunting as it might feel, you might find you’re able to take on the rest of the day with a little more energy.
Yoga with Uliana has a great 5 minute yoga routine to give you a boost!
Check out the Youth in Transition Worker Map if you or someone you know is in need of community support, legal assistance, a child welfare worker, or others to connect with.
You can access the location and contact of services such as anti-human trafficking, housing support, and Indigenous youth in transition workers.
To view the map, click here.
Learning bytes are short courses, typically no more than 6 minutes, that are designed to be easy to digest. You can search Rumie’s library for the topics you would like to learn, then choose a course and start learning!
This week’s #bytelearning follows the theme #health. Take a look at the following learning bytes to learn how to create a health eating routine:
Learn to Practice Self Discipline for Healthy Eating in 3 Min teaches you how to set realistic goals and shares that setbacks happen and that’s okay.
How are Habits Formed? This learning byte shares tips on what a habit is, how to form them, and tips on where to start when creating new ones.
Hunger vs. Food Cravings distinguishes the differences between hunger and food cravings and shares tips on how to prevent and reduce food cravings.
Be sure to register for the next Build Your Own Byte Workshop taking place on March 29th, 2023 from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. We will be focusing on themes such as “how do I tell my friend I’m a youth in care” and “how to remind yourself you matter in 5 small ways (with a BIG impact)”. Hope to see you there!
Rumie Initiative is a technology company, a nonprofit organization, and a Canadian registered Charity. Check out the website here.
“We fill the gap between what you learned at school and what it takes to succeed by building the habit of lifelong learning.” – Rumie Initiative.
Where do I search for my next job? How will I find a better position? What places are hiring in my area? These are very common questions and concerns to have when looking for your next employment opportunity. Finding the right place to start in your job search can be difficult, but Fostering Community is here to help!
Online job boards are great places to search for opportunities that best suit your personal and professional goals. Check out the following online job boards for current openings:
New job postings are always being added, so be sure to revisit these websites for new opportunities.
Learning bytes are short courses, typically no more than 6 minutes, that are designed to be easy to digest. You can search Rumie’s library for the topics you would like to learn, then choose a course and start learning!
This week’s #bytelearning follows the theme #education. Take a look at the following learning bytes to learn healthy eating tips:
3 Ways to Study Smart Shares tips that can help you create study habits that work for you. Sometimes we might be missing just a few tips that can improve our studying.
5 Ways to Focus on Your Mental Health This Semester Teaches you how important it is to focus on your mental health first. School is important, but it’s not everything. You matter too!
How Can Routine Help Me Manage Stress? This learning byte is a great resource to use if you are having trouble getting your tasks done because of stress. Getting a routine going can work wonders and help you manage your stress.
Rumie Initiative is technology company, a nonprofit organization, and a Canadian registered Charity. Check out the website here.
“We fill the gap between what you learned at school and what it takes to succeed by building the habit of lifelong learning.” – Rumie Initiative.
This season is proving to be a mixture of winter storms and spring weather. With the lack of daylight, gloomy weather, and harsh cold keeping us inside some days, it can be a difficult time for a lot of people. This time of year can be quite stressful, so it is important that we take care of ourselves and are able to smoothly access resources and supports.
You can benefit from mental help resources and accessing counseling services not only during times of intense emotions, but for just about anything. Counselling can be great for stress, time management, and daily emotion regulation.
If you or someone you know if going through a lot and may need some additional resources and support, visit Canada.ca for Canada-wide mental health resources.
Visit Wellness Together Canada to access different levels of support including:
To connect with a mental health professional one-on-one at Wellness Together Canada:
Call 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth.
Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults.
Call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Quebec residents can call 1-866-277-3553 or visit suicide.ca.
Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations near you.
Visit the Kids Help Phone website for online chat support and to access further resources.
Call Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Canadians aged 5 to 29.
Call Hope for Wellness at 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or visit the website to access an online chat. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services.
Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Fostering Community has a variety of resources and information about mental health, so check out our mental health channel for more.
When you are a renter, it is important to know your rights. As a tenant there are certain rules you must follow, like how there are certain rules your landlord must follow too. Surprises can happen, so it’s important to be aware of what your landlord can and cannot do.
Housingrightscanada.com is a great resource to use to learn more information about the rights you have as a tenant. This can help in cases like rent increases, illegal evictions, or maintenance requests. Through helpful articles, important resources, and people to contact, this information can help you feel more confident and aware if anything comes up.
Visit housingrightscanada.com to learn more about your rights as an Ontario tenant.
Learning bytes are short courses, typically no more than 6 minutes, that are designed to be easy to digest. You can search Rumie’s library for the topics you would like to learn, then choose a course and start learning!
This week’s #bytelearning follows the theme #lifeskills. Take a look at the following learning bytes to learn healthy eating tips:
How Can I Cook Healthy Meals Without a Kitchen? This learning byte shares must-have appliances that cook lots of great meals without you needing a kitchen. Find over-night oats recipes, pressure cooker tips, and get other helpful recommendations to cook healthy meals without a kitchen.
Cook for One shares tips about making a plan, finding meals you’re comfortable with cooking, and to experiment with new meals. Who said you can’t have a delicious meal on your own?
Eat Healthy: Balancing the Food Groups shares a helpful resource that teaches you how to balance your plate with vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and healthy protein.
Rumie Initiative is technology company, a nonprofit organization, and a Canadian registered Charity. Check out the website here.
“We fill the gap between what you learned at school and what it takes to succeed by building the habit of lifelong learning.” – Rumie Initiative.
Have you ever seen someone’s dessert and thought “I really want one of those”? Baking can be messy and sometimes difficult. I have found three easy holiday goodie recipes for you to try when you’re craving some sugary cereal, chocolate, or peanut-butter! Grab your materials, gather your ingredients, and test out these delicious holiday treats from the Food Network.
Cornflake Christmas Wreaths
This recipe is hands-on, colourful, and easy to make. You will need a baking sheet, parchment paper, a saucepan, and a measuring utensil. If you love rice-crispy squares, you will love these wreaths. Check out the recipe here.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut-Butter Cookies
This recipe requires no baking, so it’s a quick and easy dessert you can make anytime! You will need a baking sheet, parchment paper, a microwave safe bowl, and measuring utensils. Check out the recipe here.
No-Bake Macaroons
This recipe has slightly more steps than the previous ones, but I can promise you it is worth it. You will need a bowl, a loaf pan, measuring utensils, and a saucepan. Check out the recipe here.
Give these recipes a try when you’re in the mood for holiday snacks. I always enjoy baking with another person, so you could give these a try with some of your friends and watch your favourite holiday movies. Check out more holiday treat recipes on the Food Network.
Learning bytes are short courses, typically no more than 6 minutes, that are designed to be easy to digest. You can search Rumie’s library for the topics you would like to learn, then choose a course and start learning!
This week’s #bytelearning follows the theme #mentalhealth. Take a look at the following learning bytes to learn how to incorporate self-care practices into your schedule:
How Does My Body React to Emotions teaches you where the activation points are on your body and mindfulness strategies about checking in on yourself.
How do I Avoid “Sunday Scaries”? This learning byte shares tips on how to combat this which includes taking care of your mental health, physical wellbeing, and creating a plan.
How Does My Body Respond to Stress gives you a crash course on the nervous system and spreads awareness about some of the physical and mental effects of stress on your body.
Rumie Initiative is technology company, a nonprofit organization, and a Canadian registered Charity. Check out the website here.
“We fill the gap between what you learned at school and what it takes to succeed by building the habit of lifelong learning.” – Rumie Initiative.
