January Parkside Pulse 2021

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PULSE 2021 JANUARY 2020

Table of Contents Happy New Year! from Parkside New Years Resolution Res Council Winter is Here Winter Welcome Week Holiday Displays Keep Healthy this Winter Top TV Series on Netflix Places to go skating New Year Challenge CAs Here to Help

Happy New Year Parksiders!

Parkside would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! We can't wait to see what this year has in store for all of us! Good luck with the start of a new semester, you are going to rock it!

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Top New Years Resolutions 1) Volunteer and give more to charity: To devote your time and energy to helping those in need is a noble gesture and a reward in itself, but it is also an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and boost your resume.

2) Pick up useful skills or fun hobbies: Just sitting around all day won’t get you anywhere. It is much better to use your free time in a constructive manner and pick up new skills while having fun at the same time.

3) Stop being late all the time: Punctuality is a virtue that is held in high regard in our society.

Being on time is a mark of a true professional, a dependable friend, and a caring partner.

4) Spend less time on social media: Some people might not spend hours in front of the TV, or playing video games, but social media has become a serious addiction among a wide range of demographics. It’s fine to stay in touch with friends and family, but if you consistently spend more than an hour every day on social media, it’s time to make a change.

5) Stick to the good healthy habits you’ve developed: The last, and most important point to mention is that all the positive changes you make have to be permanent. You will need to work on sticking with the good habits you have adopted until they just become a natural part of who you are.

6) Get in shape: Losing weight is the top resolution combined with “exercise more” and “stay fit and healthy” it is something that over a third of the population wishes to achieve. It’s easy enough to start an exercise and diet program, but the trick is to find a decent one that will give you steady results and will be easy to stick to in the long run.

7) Become more confident and take some chances: If you are confident other people notice it, and it is much easier to have your opinions heard, ask people out on dates, and get ahead at work.

A good dose of self-confidence will help you lead a much happier life overall.

8) Get more quality sleep: With big TV’s, computers, smartphones, tablets, and all sorts of gadgets with glowing lights and beeping alerts, it can be hard to get enough sleep at night. You should be gunning for at least 8 hours of sleep a night.

9) Start saving money: Once you have your debt under control, it’s time to start putting some money aside. A rainy-day fund and some extra money that can go towards traveling abroad, fixing up the house, or buying a new car are a welcome change of pace.

10) Face your fears and insecurities: You will find this particular point masked beneath other New Year’s resolutions, but fear and insecurity are often the cause of several problems that we want to address. You need to think of it as surviving and controlling your fear rather than overcoming it, and it will enable you to shed off a lot of the insecurities that you have.

Holiday Displays Distillery District Winter Village

Bell Media Studios Queen Street

Bloor and Yorkville Cumberland Park

Toronto Eaton Center

Casa Loma

Yonge Dundas Square

Hudsons Bay Window Display

Christmas Trail

Window Wonderland

Stay Healthy this

WINTER

Wash your hands regularly and don’t forget to moisturize them Wear warm clothing while going outside Wear your masks at all times and maintain social distancing Be physically active for 30 minutes most days of the week. Break this up into three 10-minute sessions when pressed for time.

Healthy movement may include walking, sports, dancing, yoga, running, or other activities you enjoy.

Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Choose a diet that's low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and moderate in sugar, salt, and total fat.

Stay in touch with family and friends.

Be involved in your community.

Maintain a positive attitude and do things that make you happy.

Keep your curiosity alive. Lifelong learning is beneficial to your health.

Learn to recognize and manage stress in your life.

Signs of stress include trouble sleeping, frequent headaches and stomach problems; being angry a lot; and turning to food, drugs, and alcohol to relieve stress.

Good ways to deal with stress include regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing or meditation. Talking to trusted family members and friends can help a lot.

Get enough sleep and rest. Adults need around eight hours of sleep a night.

Talk to your health care provider if you feel depressed for more than a few days; depression is a treatable illness.

Signs of depression include feeling empty and sad, crying a lot, loss of interest in life, and thoughts of death or suicide. If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, get help right away.

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Skating Disclaimer due to lockdown guidelines reduced occupancy and closures are possible, check online before heading to go skating

Barbara Ann Scott Skating Trail

The Bentway

Union Stations

Nathan Phillips Square

Natrel Rink at Waterfront

Ryerson Lake Devo

Create a New Year Bucket List Follow a 30-Day Monthly Challenge Take a Yearly Challenge Make a list of positives of the year Money Challenge (every day put $5 aside in a jar till the end of the year)