Gratitude Practice 365 - Reflection

Today I am grateful for writing and composing the blog for the last day of the month of July 2021. Today's blog is about reflection and experience for the journey of Gratitude practice 365. I appreciate and recognize the significance of the gratitude practice 365 blogs for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Since January 1, 2021, I have been writing daily a blog on the topic of gratitude without missing or delaying a single day. The momentum of this series is still on and this blog setting up new milestones in my writing journey 

• I am passionately and enthusiastically lettering and composing blogs every day. It gives me a sense of achievement and accomplishment on daily

• The topics were addressed throughout the month of July, for instance, emotional diet, cuisines and their significance, bike, Eid-ul-Adha, variety of training, webinars and workshops and a variety of commonly used stuff that is a blessing in our life

• The most famous blogs for this month are emotional diet and flemo farmer market. That addressed the current trends in mental health and the community engagement

• This series of blogs promoting and boosting my typing skills, writing and heightening my thought, imagination and vision on the given subject

• Gratitude practice 365 blog series brings me a sense of recognition, honour and appreciation. I am delightfully hooked and fastened with the theme of the blog and further exploring the layers of gratitude

• This series is a source of motivation and inspiration for several people. Two of my close friends began their blogs this month and enjoying the festivities and appreciation. I am really impressed with their ideas 

• This is my incredible journey with gratitude practice 365. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Fundamental Steps to Become an Entrepreneur

Today I am grateful for attending and blessed with another session offered by the Malton Women Council (MWC) and part of my innovative journey as a Resiliency Community Peer Ambassador project. The training titled "Foundational steps to become an entrepreneur" was hosted by Uzma Irfan and facilitated by Faria Jafri. I appreciate and recognize its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Today's training was over the zoom, highly convenient and comfortable to join. No need to drive or take TTC, no need to formally dress up, just require to monitor wifi connection for the flow of the session. Since the pandemic, virtual mode of the training is the safest way to earn credit hours while maintaining social distancing

• Uzma Irfan is an executive director of Malton Women Council (MWC), hosted and coordinated this session very well. The strategies were executed by Uzma, for instance, asking questions, clarifications, reading chat messages, coordinating and managing peer ambassador

• Faria Jafri is a mompreneur, project management professional and sales funnel enthusiast. Faria Jafari facilitated and presented fundamental steps to become an entrepreneur excellently. Faria manifested and revealed a variety of research tools, examples, explaining the gist of entrepreneurship, answering every single question and coordinating very well. Faria Jafari was the best instructor and coach for today's training

• This training has been adding layers of knowledge, awareness and expanding the horizon of experience and further advancement to my professional journey

• This training was free of cost and great support to the resiliency community peer ambassadors at this time of the COVID 19. It was magnificent financial support. I had to pay a huge amount if I would have enrolled in any other institution or organization

• The taken wisdom and insight from the training are:

• Service-based or product based

• Identify a problem means idea should be solving a problem

• Find your market/niche (Research)

• Build a client profile

• Research competition

• Develop an offer

• Create a business plan

• Sell before you're ready

• Examples: Service-based/Product based

• This is my incredible journey with the Malton Women Council (MWC) and that helps to harvest new knowledge and learning. I am blessed to be a part of MWC in the capacity of the Resiliency Community Peer Ambassador project

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Bike

 

Today I am grateful for and acknowledge the significance of a bike and its ride. Riding a bike is involved a variety of mechanisms and strategies. Biking is common and popular regardless of age, gender and socioeconomic status. I appreciate and recognize the impact of riding a bike on physical and mental health for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Riding a bike is full-time fun and entertainment. I personally discovered and noticed, while riding a bike I enjoy and feel pleasure. It affects my wellbeing 

• Riding a bike is itself a complete exercise. Fine and gross motor skills are in practice. It helps to improve and boost muscles strength and energy. Riding a bike encourages and control body weight and keep a physique in shape

• The bike is a real blessing as it enhances eye and hand coordination. If regularly ride a bike, it intensifies focus and concentration and further heightens the quality of day to day task

• Riding a bike involves a variety of protocols, for instance, wearing a helmet, how to indicate directions, backlight, mirror and a whistle signal. All these protocols make your and others life safe and secure

• The bike appears in a variety of contours, measurements and shades, even custom build bikes available to address your needs. Mountain bike, hill bikes, regular bike, electronic bike, suspension and gears bikes are in demands

• For children, owning a bike is a treasure for them and you may notice and realize that ownership on their faces and even in their behaviour. They take very good care of the bike

• Here and in America, I found a bike rental facility. Just pay the rent and you are good to ride a bike in the city area, beach, mountain and even in the park

• Riding a bike is environmentally friendly as it preserves fuel, no pollution, positively affect physical and mental health

• There are a variety of YouTubes videos available for learning how to ride a bike. I personally learned from YouTube to ride a bike in 2019 and since then regularly riding a bike. It is positively affecting my physical and mental health

• This is my journey with the bike, what is yours? is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask or comment below

Teeth

Today I am grateful for having healthy and strong teeth and that's a genuine blessing. Everyone is blessed with 32 teeth and it is the most significant part of oral fitness and wellbeing. Today I appreciate and recognize its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Children have only 20 primary, elementary, temporary or milk teeth and they lose them between the age of 6 to 12 and replaced by permanent teeth till age 21

• Permanent teeth have distinct variations and titles, for instance, wisdom teeth, upper or lower teeth. Every tooth has a distinct name and function and this blog is about the blessings of teeth and their functionality

• Teeth are a meaningful and notable element of oral health. There are a variety of functions depend on the teeth and their health, for instance:

• A smile depends on the teeth and their quality. If you have yellow or brown teeth or wearing braces, it may affect your smile and self-confidence. The best approach is that whatever colour or quality of teeth you have, just accept it and be happy with that

• Teeth support to grind food and make it digestible. While grinding, jaw muscles are exercised and promote blood flow. The more you grind, the more saliva produce

• While grinding food, you may experience the flavour, taste and zest of food. The food is more appetizing and delicious

• Teeth are not only grinding food but they also support biting an apple, banana, pear or every other fruit, vegetable and food

• I noticed and discovered that some people use their teeth breaking thread while sewing something, break walnuts, pistachio shells and eating paya or beef/mutton bones

• Proper brushing before sleeping, after food/sweet, flossing and regular dental check ups prevents a variety of dental problems. Prevention is better than cure

• Teeth ache and discomfort let us remind the importance of teeth, even a person can't take a proper sleep it having a toothache. Be careful and follow proper oral hygiene. Don't forget to teach your children 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Greenfield

 

Today I am grateful for the greenfield and its repercussions on the ecosystem, climate, atmosphere and human beings. Canada is blessed with a variety of greenfields across the country. I appreciate and recognize its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Greenfield consists of plants, trees, grass, hay, greenery, leafage, a natural environment for the birds and a variety of animals and it is a part of the ecosystem. Greenfield is a convoluted interaction or exchange between nature, environment and the habitat

• Greenfield is everywhere and Canada's soil is extraordinarily fertile. It is hard to find soil or piece of the soil. Everywhere is greenery and a natural environment and atmosphere for the habitat

• Greenfield is genuinely picturesque, panoramic, scenic and dramatic. So gorgeous and stunning views. It affects emotions, feelings and thoughts. Personally, this greenfield is linked with my well-being and wellness. I feel happy and joy while enjoying the greenfield

• I daily head for a nature walk and appreciate the greenfield and its greenery. I do perform some of the rituals such as deep breathing, positive affirmations, relaxation and soothes my emotions. This greenfield walk is my ME time and sometimes my instant charger. It supports recharging and renewing my depleted energy

• As a Canadian citizen, it is our responsibility to save and promote this greenfield with a variety of rituals such as keeping it clean, don't throw garbage, don't littering/trash, focusing on climate change, do not harm trees or do not disturb the ecosystem, focus on recycling and preserve the land

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Canoeing

 

Today I am grateful for and comprehend the value of canoe as a recreational sport. Canoeing is a wonderful sport or recreational activity especially in the summertime here in Canada. A canoe is a lightweight narrow boat pointed at both ends and open on top, driven by seated people with paddles. I appreciate and recognize its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Canoeing is an incredible and wondrous sport, can be paddled alone or with people. Both ways it affects and soothes emotions and feelings

• Canoeing offers relaxation and has a positive impact on wellbeing and mental health. While canoeing, a person is mindful and attentive about surroundings, atmosphere and climate. It relaxes nerves and has a soothing impact on feelings, thoughts and emotions

• Canoeing helps to boost eye and hand coordination as you have to paddle and see the direction. It also strengthens fine motor skills. If it plays regularly, it can affect focus and concentration

• Throughout canoeing, one can perform or practice a variety of activities or accomplish different tasks, for instance, deep breathing, listening to music, photography, fishing, observe scenic views, relax and be present with the moment

• The canoe can be rent or might have a personal one. It depends on the budget and its usage

• Canoeing helps to understand directions, for instance, north, east, west or south. While canoeing, a person is mindful of the weather, forecast and be aware of the winds, air pressure and its direction

• While canoeing, a person plans, adapts and modifies strategies for better paddling the canoe

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Algonquin Provincial Park

Today I am grateful for enjoying my visit to the Algonquin Provincial Park with my family. Algonquin provincial park is in southern Ontario, Canada. This park covered an area of 7,653 square km of forest, bogs, lakes and rivers. It was established in 1893. Algonquin Provincial Park is 269 km from Toronto. I appreciate and recognize its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• The gist of Algonquin Provincial Park in its spacious and detailed interior of maple hills, rocky elevations and lakes/rivers

• Algonquin Provincial Park offers a variety of facilities and recreational activities, for instance:

• Canoe

• Boating

• Kayaking

• Hunting

• Swimming

• Camping facilities 

• Backpacking trails

• Hiking and biking trails (rental bikes available)

• Fishing opportunities including trout fish

• Astonishing birding opportunities, more than 260 species were recorded 

• Amazing photography opportunity with a scenic view

• Natural wildlife with goose, bears, deer and other wild animals

• Discovery programs

• Conducted walks

• Guided tours

• Beaches and lush picnic and BBQ areas

• Facilities on-site, for instance, comfort stations, picnic ground, shower facilities, laundromat, toilets, park stores, picnic benches and shelters, pet exercise area, rentals, visitor or welcome centre

• We visited an art centre, two rivers, whitefish lake, trout lake, tea lake and poge lake

• This is my journey with Algonquin Provincial Park. It was my day visit, however, I would recommend staying 2 to 4 days to explore its beauty and scenic view

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Flemo Farmer's Market

 

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of Flemo Farmer's Market at 150 Grenoble Drive, Toronto. Flemo Farm is a half-acre urban farm in Felmingdon Park. Flemo Farm is a collaboration between the Flemingdon Health Centre and Foodshare Toronto with support from the city of Toronto and primary funding from the Weston Family Foundation. Flemo Farmer's Market has been held every Saturday, July 24 - October 30, 2021.  I recognize and comprehend the value of Flemo Farmer's Market for a variety of reasons, for instance: 

• Flemo Farmer's Market is a community-developed and community-owned project and I am truly blessed to reside in the Flemingdon community 

• Today I toured Flemo Farmer's Market with my kids in the morning. The weather was pleasant and cloudy. We mindfully walked and talked towards the market. We passed the green field and I could sense the enthusiasm and excitement of my children

• Upon arrival, we were welcomed and greeted by some volunteers and then approached the front desk. As a token of appreciation and a warm entree, everyone received free organic garlic with a bag (I received 3 bulbs of garlic)

• Vegetables and fruits were organic and remarkably fresh. As far as prices are concerned, as compared to other markets, it was affordable and had great support for the Flemingdon community at this time of the COVID 19. I acknowledge and appreciate this effort and support 

• I discovered a variety of fruits and vegetables, however, I personally purchased green chillies, capsicum, rainbow chard, zucchini, cauliflower, spinach, cilantro, tomatoes, blueberries and blackberries. Sunflowers were free for every visitor

• I noticed COVID 19 protocols were being practiced, for instance, wearing a mask, social distancing and hand sanitizer facility was offered onsite

• I discovered and noticed that Flemo Farmer's Market was environment friendly even it was mentioned in the flyer that brings your bags. Every fruit and vegetable were delivered in paper bags

• Flemo Farmer's Market was a great way to meet with the community ambassadors and support workers. Today, I met with Viji Pal, Aqeela, Rukhsana Athar, and other community representatives for the first time. I noticed the sense of belongingness, networking and connectedness at this time of the COVID 19

• This Flemo Farmer's market proffers me a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction. I am hooked with the spirit, freshness, and locally grown organic food and planning to buy weekly groceries of fruits and vegetables from Flemo Farmer's Market. I do support and appreciate the volunteers and their efforts (they are the real heroes of the community) 

• Flemo Farmer's Market is a great way to teach children a variety of skills and techniques, for instance, children may learn how to follow COVID 19 protocols, meet n greet, how networking works, helping their parents, choose their own fruits and vegetables, how to select and buy groceries, how to calculate and pay money (my daughter was engaged with the money all time). Personally, I do take my children to shop and teach them a variety of skills onsite

• This is my journey with the Flemo Farmer's Market, find local farmer markets in your community and support them is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Immunity strength and emotional infection

Today I am grateful for being aware of the significance of the immunity power and its related aspects. Immunity power or strength means here psychological, emotional, spiritual and behavioural strength to cope with the everyday influences or stress. If a person is physically strong it is connected with the strong immunity system or vice versa. The same analogy applies to the psychological strength or immunity that prevents emotional infections and keeps us resilient and strong in every situation. People perform a variety of rituals to boost immunity system for instance:

• Proper diet

• Exercise

• Sleep

• Hygiene

• Napping

• Water intake

• Limiting screen time

• Avoid processed food

• Balance personal, social and professional life

For boosting psychological, emotional, behavioural and spiritual immunity, a variety of rituals and practices are recommended, for instance:

• Emotional diet

• Journaling

• Compassion

• Gratitude practice

• Meditation, yoga and reflection

• ME time

• Deep breathing

• Positive self-affirmations

I appreciate and recognize the value of emotional immunity strength and the decrease of emotional infection. If anyone consistently and persistently consumes an emotional diet and practices the above-mentioned rituals, it may positively affect emotions, behaviour and spiritual life. Try to practice some of the rituals and be resilient is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Managing Acute Opioid Withdrawal

 

Today I am grateful for and acknowledge the untiring efforts of EHN Canada for promoting and spreading the words of mental health issues and addiction. Today's webinar titled "Managing Acute Opioid Withdrawl" was hosted by Jeremy Houston and facilitated by Dr. Speranza Dolgetta (MD, Ph.D., CCFP), medical director, Bellwood Health Services. Today's webinar was meaningful and significant due to the news  The Globe and Mail that drug overdoses have claimed the lives of more than 20,000 Canadians since 2016. This webinar helped to understand the related segments and their management. I recognize and appreciate the value of today's webinar for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• EHN Canada is being offered a variety of webinars for spreading awareness and knowledge concerning mental health and addiction. Since pandemic, webinars and workshops are facilitated virtually. It is highly convenient and comfortable to join. No need to drive or take TTC, no need to be formally dressed up, just need to monitor the internet connectivity 

• Being a professional and a mental health practitioner I comprehend the significance of webinars as they develop and enhance the understanding of mental health and addiction awareness. It supported further advancement for professional development

• The taken insight and knowledge from today's webinar:

• Opioid crisis: Past and present

• Opioid intoxication, signs, symptoms and pharmacology

• Opioid poisoning/overdose and risk factors for poisoning

• Emergency management: SAVE ME

• Assessing the signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal

• Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scales (COWS)

• Types of withdrawal: spontaneous and precipitated

• Approaches to detox and medication-assisted management

• Types of tapers

• Positive prognostic factors

• Common medications for the treatment of symptoms

• Opioid agonist treatment

• Minimizing the risks of opioid overdose

• This is my ongoing journey with EHN Canada and it grants me a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction with the thought that I learned something new

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

 

I am grateful for being part of the TRIEC mentoring partnership since the start of 2021. Today I am thankful for attending a workshop titled "Helping mentees communicate their value to potential employers". This training session was offered by Chloe Roussel who is the director of communication and engagement at the Canadian Research Data Centre Network. I appreciate and recognize today's workshop and its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Sine pandemic, TRIEC offers workshops and training sessions for mentors over the zoom. These sessions are highly convenient and comfortable to join at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic while professional gatherings are banned. Virtual mode is the safest way to connect professionally

• No need to travel or drive, no need to be formally dressed up, you merely need to monitor internet connectivity for the flow of training or workshop

• These training sessions are meant to strengthen the expertise and skills of a motor to be more operative, productive and supportive to the mentee

• Training sessions are free of cost for the mentor. It is highly cost-effective and huge financial support to the mentor at this time of the COVID 19

• Personally, I discovered and learned that this training broadens the horizon of the knowledge and helps to further develop professionally. It was a great source of networking to connect with other professionals

• This training offered a sense of achievement and accomplishment. It bred a sense of success and fulfilment at the end

• The taken insight and wisdom from the workshop and the key areas of discussion included:

• Mentoring tools
• Mentoring tips, for instance, go across platforms, mock interview, place the R in STAR, ask for a show and answer with "always" and "24 hours"
• Mentoring hacks
• The significance of designing or outlining a personal brand

• How to craft key messages for the interview process?

• What are the meaningful touch-points with the employers through the entire process?

• How to be positioning for an effective salary negotiation?

• This is my journey with the TRIEC mentoring partnership and I am professionally evolving and advancing my partnership as a TRIEC mentor. Find some connection to develop personally, socially, spiritually or professionally is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Eid-ul-Adha

 

Today I am grateful for being a Muslim celebrating Eid-ul-Adha with its all protocol and etiquette. Eid-ul-Adha is being celebrated by the Muslim community around the world every year of 1oth of Dhu'l-Hijjah (the last Islamic month of the Islamic calendar). I recognize and appreciate its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Eid al- Adha is likewise acknowledged as the “Fiest of the Sacrifice”. The Eid-ul-Adha is honoured the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience and devotedness to Allah

• Eid-ul-Adha is also called Eid - Saeed and is being celebrated around the globe with its protocol and dignity

• Eid-ul-Adha day is commenced with the prayers, next sacrificing an animal (lamb or goat or cow or camel) than Muslims customarily share or distribute meat with other Muslims and meet n greet with each other

• Every country and region has its own traditions and values to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. Muslim women mostly bustling in the kitchen, preparing meat, lever and chapati

• Most of the time Muslims wear new outfits, girls and women have henna tattoos on their hands/feet and helping each other to manage household chores

• This is the season for the butcher to offer their services and earn as much as they can. Sacrificing an animal is offered for three days

• Muslims usually offer get-togethers, gatherings, parties, dinners and enjoy their Eid festivities

• Muslim countries offer three days of holiday for the Eid-ul-Adha festivities and celebrations. Muslims enjoy and appreciate this day. I noticed pleasure, happiness and satisfaction among Muslims 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Chand Rat - Eid-ul-Adha

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of the Chand rat of Eid-ul-Adha. Today is the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar and tomorrow is the Eid-ul-Adha. Today's night is called "Chand Rat" and Muslims do observe a variety of rituals/practices for enjoying the festivities around the globe for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Chand rat or 9th Dhul-Hajjah is highly significant for Muslims around the globe. Muslims do further proceed with the Hajj rituals in Saudia Arabia and the rest of the Muslims enjoy and celebrate the festivities of this night. This night is full of blessings and Muslims do offer prayers and special azkar

• Muslims do buy an animal for sacrifice on the next day. Majority of the Muslims visit mandi on this night for purchasing an animal such as a cow, goat, lamb or camel. Those who already purchased an animal do take care of them with love and affection

• Muslim women get ready for the next day and engage with a variety of tasks at home such as preparing spices, sweet dishes, getting henna tattoos, ironing clothes for the eid prayers and deep cleaning the house

• In Canada, we have distinct festivities due to NOT buying an animal, just order the required animal to the store and they give us a date to take the meat. Yes, this night (chand rat) henna tattoos are very common, ironing clothes for the morning eid prayers, decore house, special breakfast or meal preparations, cleaning and prayers for humanity. Yes, I do call my colleagues, relatives, cousins, parents and siblings for the greetings and also share digital eid cards with them

Catcher or hair clip

 

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of a catcher or hair clip. This is being used for many years for tying, knotting or fastening hairs. I recognize its value for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Catcher or hair clips are part of everyday life. It helps to shape or tying hairs

• It appears in a variety of contours, tints and extensions. Catcher is found in metals with added diamonds and embellishments

• You may find a variety of usages and practices over Youtube, how to apply and tying hairs

• Catcher is popular regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status and even around the globe

• The catcher is economical, low priced if it is made with plastic, but a metal one with a fancy decore is a bit expensive

• The catcher helps to style or restyle hairs. It adds value and volume to the hairs

• It is genuinely convenient and comfortably used for fastening hairs

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Backpack

 

Today I am grateful for and comprehend the value of a backpack. It is utilized to pack stuff and carry it for any reason. Since childhood, the backpack was and is presently an element of everyday living. I appreciate and recognize its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• The backpack is utilized regardless of gender, age and socioeconomic status, however, its usage depends on the business you are engaged with

• Students may use backpacks for carrying books, notes, stationaries etc

• A mother uses a backpack for carrying goods for a younger baby, for instance, formula, diapers, fruits, a water bottle or a wallet

• Family can carry a variety of supplies and it depends on the outings or picnics

• The backpack appears in a variety of contours, measurements and tones

• Backpacks are mostly merchandise and buy in June or July, before opening up schools, colleges or universities

• Every child desires and wants a modish and new backpack for the first day of school. The old backpack, if it is in a good shape, can be donated or recycled or reutilized for any reason

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Gola Kabab

 

Today I am grateful for and appreciate this amazing cuisine called Gola Kebab. This is the side dish. Gola kebab is prepared with chicken, mutton, beef and even vegetables. Gola kebab is rich in flavour, aroma and taste. It is profoundly delicious. Gola kebab flavouring is varied from region to region and chef to chef. The most common ingredients are meat or vegetables, fried onion, green chillies, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, coriander, red chillies, besan, garam masala, salt, kebab cheeni and pepri. The best result might get if it is marinated for hours. Gola kebab can be cooked with varied procedures, for instance, grill, bake, charcoal or BBQ, steam, deep-fried or shallow fried. Gola kebab has a punch of taste to the palate and a strong kick to the taste buds. It goes very well with mutton or chicken pulao, mutter pulao, dal chawal, paratha, pori, vegetables. Gola kebab served with chutney, raita with afternoon tea. A variety of dishes or food could be created with the gola kebab, for instance, paratha roll, wrap, pizza, sandwiches, burger, handi, curry, chapati roll, kebab pulao and bun kebab. I am truly hooked on the flavour and aroma of gola kebab. This is my journey with the Gola kebab, find yours? is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

EngAge for Wellness - Bathurst Finch Seniors Society

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of the series of sessions titled "Together EngAge for Wellness" offered by Bathurst Finch Seniors Society every Thursday since May 13, 2021. Today I attended its last session and I am truly thankful for this incredible journey of wellness with Bathurst Finch Seniors Society. These sessions positively influenced my emotional, psychological and behavioral well-being. I recognize and comprehend its value for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• The sessions facilitated and offered via zoom, highly convenient and comfortable to join at this time of the COVID 19, while social and professional gatherings are banned. No need to drive or take TTC, no need to formally dress up, just need to monitor WiFi connectivity for the flow of the sessions

• These sessions were free of charge, profoundly cost-effective for the audience, or in other words a huge financial relief for attendees

• EngAge for wellness sessions were loads of up to date information and knowledge regarding wellness, wellbeing and mental health

• The taken words and insight from every session is:

• First session: Let’s get physical! The importance of physical activity for wellness facilitated by Dr. Alexandra J. Fiocco, Ryerson University 

• Second session: You are what you eat: Diet for a healthy heart and brain, facilitated by Dr. Alexandra J. Fiocco, Ryerson University 

• Third session: Reach out and talk to someone: The importance of social support, facilitated by Dr. Alexandra J. Fiocco, Ryerson University 

• Fourth session: The Health Impacts of Climate Change, facilitated by Austin Barton, Environment & Energy (City of Toronto)

• Fifth session: Understanding Waste Impacts on Climate Change Speaker: Kim Stemshorn, Environment & Energy (City of Toronto) 

• Sixth session: Coping: What’s in your toolbox? Facilitated by Dr. Alexandra J. Fiocco, Ryerson University 

• Seventh session: Brain fitness: Use it or lose it Speaker: Danielle D'Amico, Ryerson University 

• Eighth session: Depression: More than the blues, facilitated by Dr. Alexandra J. Fiocco, Ryerson University 

• Today's session (last): Engaging in Wellness for the Rest of Your Life: Overview Speaker: Dr. Alexandra J. Fiocco, Ryerson University

• Moon ja Park was coordinating sessions very well, resources and recordings were shared after every session

• This is my amazing journey with EngAge for Wellness with Bathurst Finch Seniors Society

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

LinkedIn

 

Today I am grateful for and acknowledge the significance of LinkedIn and its impact on my professional journey. LinkedIn is a professional site to connect with other professionals and showcase professional skills, talents and abilities. I appreciate and recognize its value for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• LinkedIn is an incredible professional platform for professionals to connect, learn and discover a variety of professional attitudes and approaches

• LinkedIn offers a variety of categories to showcase or tailor professional biography. It starts with the professional introduction of you

• LinkedIn further proceeds with space titled "Experience". Here as a professional, you mention all of professional activities and designations with start and end dates

• Linkedin addresses and showcases all your educations, years, courses and document upload facility

• The next category deals with licence and certification. Feel free to mention all kinds of licences and its number, certifications and credits units

• If you have any volunteer experience, the next section deals with that. The advantage of LinkedIn is to mention all of your even volunteer experience

• The following section offers skills and endorsement, other professionals endorse you as per your experience and expertise

• The next option is recommendations. You may ask other professionals to write recommendations for you. This option deals with the mentor, supervisor, teacher, colleagues or any professional connection

• The subsequent option offers accomplishments in a variety of categories, for instance, courses, publications, projects, organizations you belong to, languages you speak, honours and awards you received and a test score of any standardized test

• In the end, you may select the interest category and follow agencies or organizations

• LinkedIn offers some special features, for instance, writing articles, upload documents, photos, videos and event posts or sharing a flyer 

• You may quickly connect, search or join any organization and start your professional journey

• This is my journey with LinkedIn, try to discover some meaning and functionality is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Power of Positive Affirmations and its impact on wellbeing

 

Today I am grateful for facilitating a session titled "Power of Positive Affirmations and its impact on wellbeing" live on Facebook at Malton Bazm-E-Khawateen page. Today's session was hosted by Gulnaz Rehan and coordinated by Asia Khatoon. I appreciate and recognize the significance of today's session for a variety of reasons, for example:

• These sessions are a huge investment to the community, people watch, listen and sometimes try some strategies. This way slowly and gradually community or society transformed in a positive and healthy way

• I am personally grateful to Malton Bazm-E-Khawateen for this incredible opportunity to spread awareness of mental health problems and issues. These sessions will also help to remove the stigma attached with the mental health

• Every session is over Facebook, comfortable to join even from Pakistan, India Canada or America, no need to travel or drive. No need to formally dress up, just need to login 

• Special thanks to Gulnaz Rehan, for her untiring and continuous efforts for creating appealing flyers, coordination and at the end of the session read all messages from the audience

• The taken insight and words from today's session are:

• What is affirmation/self-talk?

• What time do positive affirmations have to practice?

• How many times do positive affirmations have to repeat?

• How do positive affirmations affect thoughts, feelings, emotions, self-esteem, confidence, achievements and productivity in life?

• Two videos were shared on how to practice positive self-affirmations before sleeping and in the morning

• Positive self-affirmations for confidence

• Positive affirmations for self-esteem

• Positive affirmations for anxiety

• This is my journey with Malton Bazm-E-Khawateen for spreading the word. Find a platform to showcase or tailor your skills, abilities or expertise is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Tape

Today I am grateful for and comprehend the value of tape and its functionality in our day-to-day life. Tape is essential and crucial stuff of daily living. It has a variety of usages. The tape appears in a variety of contours, tones and proportions, however, it depends on its utility. I acknowledge and recognize its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Tape usually is used to bind, wrap, secure, tie or as a bandage. It serves the purpose very well. Nowadays double-sided tape is available that binds or wraps from both sides

• Tape is applied to secure the edges of a wall for colouring purposes. It paints the wall with fine edges without crossing the lines. It proffers the fine look at the end

• Tape is utilized to wrap something in an envelope. It fastens the corners very well

• The bandage is another form of tape with distinct purposes. It ties or secures the wound thoroughly with added medicine

• Tape connects the torn or ripped documents or pages and helps to secure the paper

• Tape is utilized while making art n crafts for tieing, wrapping, securing or binding materials. Even children prepare art or painting just attaching tape to the canvas and paint

• Nowadays, I discover over the Youtube, henna tattoos can be made with the fine touch to add tape on the hand or feet before applying henna 

• Amazone delivery boxes have been secured adequately with the tapes, brown or grey ones

• Tape is an amazing binding material and in this era, we are blessed with it. This is my journey with tape, what is yours? is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health Commission of Canada

Today I am grateful for attending the training titled "Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and facilitated by Paula. This training was a part of the compulsory training series as a Resiliency Community Peer Ambassador project of Malton Women Council. I appreciate and recognize the significance of the training for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Module 1 was completed by me prior to the training that helped me to understand the core knowledge of mental health, the role of the first aider and the quiz

• Module 2 (yesterday) and 3 (today) were taught by the facilitator Paula. She was highly qualified and best fitted as an instructor. She was profoundly engaging, interactive and a good listener

• Mental Health First Aid training helped my understanding regarding mental health and as mental health first aider. Now I could differentiate between first aider, social worker, counsellor, psychotherapist and support worker. That really broadens the horizon of knowledge and perception, extremely valuable for further advancement of my professional development

• I am truly grateful to Malton Women Council for this incredible opportunity

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Shawarma

 

Today I am grateful for this incredible wrap called "Shawarma". This is the middle eastern version of the wrap. Shawarma is popular around the globe with varied tastes and flavours. I recognize and appreciate its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Shawarma is made with varied processes or having varied layers of flavours. The most significant piece is the meat and its preparation. Shawarma is prepared with specific pieces, marinated and cooked on a specific grill called shawarma grill. The specific aroma, flavour and colour of shwarma meat is due to the grill

• Shawarma has many versions, for instance, chicken, meat, mutton, fish, prawn, falafel and vegetarian. The distinct flavour of shawarma from any other wrap is from two sauces that's tahini and humus

• Shawarma is prepared with flat shawarma flatbread, with added sauces, salad, vegetables of your choice and with added a big portion of meat/chicken/mutton/fish/prawn/falafel or vegetables and finally wrap and served

• Shawarma is popular and consumed regardless of age and socioeconomic status. It is found in east, west, north and south with varied flavours and names, for instance, wrap, dosa, roll and cone filled with sauce, vege and meat

• Shawarma has a strong punch and kick of a flavour to the palate and deeply satisfying every single taste buds

• While having shawarma, affects feelings, emotions and thoughts. I discovered and noticed positive emotions, for instance, pleasure, joy and satisfaction attached while eating shawarma. Explore what kind of emotions and feelings you experience while consuming shawarma?

• Shawarma is a go n grab food, fresh and healthy as it is loaded with protein and vegetables. It is a sort of full nutritious meal

• Shawarma is served on birthdays, potlucks, personal gatherings, dinners, lunches and perfect timings whenever you feel like eating it 

• Personally, I do prepare shawarma at home, with trials and errors I learned and discovered the fine tone of the spices and sauces. Homemade shawarma is healthy, fresh, nutritious, organic, tasty, full of flavours and zest to the palate

• This is my journey with the shawarma, what is yours? is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below

Violence Against Women

 

Today I am grateful for attending Malton Women Council's Mentorship connections for success: Skill-building workshop series titled "Violence Against Women". Today's workshop was hosted and coordinated by Uzma Irfan and facilitated by Asma Khan (project coordinator at Malton Women Council). I appreciate and acknowledge the violence against women workshop for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Mentorship connections for success: skill-building workshop series is a great way to expand knowledge and further assist to identify and approach the issue

• Today's session was over the zoom, highly convenient and comfortable to join at this time of the COVID 19. No need to travel or drive, no need to formally dress up, just need to monitor internet connectivity for the flow of the session

• Since the pandemic, while social and professional activities are banned, I recognize Malton Women Council's untiring efforts to focus on the ongoing support and care

• Today's session was free of cost, highly cost-effective and a huge financial relief to the attendees. If I opted for the same training from any institute or school, I had to pay a fee

• Asma Khan approached the subject very well and wisely. The way Asma shared case studies and knowledge regarding violence against women was beyond explanation. I noticed myself hooked with the subject

• The taken insight and wisdom regarding violence against women are:

• Defining Violence Against Women

• Forms of abuse: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Financial, Sexual, Spiritual and Psychological abuse

• Domestic Violence is about Power and Control

• Power and Control: At the end of the blog

• Gender discrimination

• Types of conduct - gender discrimination

• Why is it urgent to address gender-based violence?

• Is gender-based violence still a serious problem?

• Is there less domestic violence now than in the past

• What causes gender-based violence?

• If a woman is being abused, why doesn't she leave?

• Who is more at risk? A younger woman, aboriginal and LGBTQ

• Why do we need to take action on violence against women?

• Some of the barriers for immigrant and refugee communities

• Safety planning tips

• Your individual account

• Safe-deposit box

• Important documents

• Cell phones

• Important phone numbers

• Other electronic devices

• Family doctor

• Help is available

• Helpful numbers

• Resources were shared

• This is my journey with today's session, find webinars, training and workshops that fulfill your personal, social and professional needs is the thought of the day

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask or comment below