Emma Jarek-Simard
Bio
My name is Emma, and I am hugely passionate about personal development and the environment. I believe that when we see the beauty and worth of the world that surrounds us, it’s a powerful motivator to become the best versions of ourselves!
Stories (27/0)
Avoiding Burnout During the University School Year
The university school year can be an exciting time filled with opportunities for personal and academic growth. However, it can also be a period of immense stress and pressure, often leading to burnout. For some context, burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion that results from chronic stress and overwork. I know almost all of us can relate! It can have a detrimental impact on your physical and mental well-being, as well as academic performance. Fortunately, there are strategies you can employ to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy balance during your university journey, or at least minimize the burnout that you will likely experience at some point or other. In this article, we will explore various strategies and techniques that can help you navigate the challenges of the university school year while preserving your well-being.
By Emma Jarek-Simard8 months ago in Motivation
The Solar Wolf: A Bedtime Story
Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a lone wolf who loved the sun more than anything else in the world. While other wolves howled and hunted under the moon's glow, this wolf would lay lazily under the sun's warm rays, basking in its golden light.
By Emma Jarek-Simardabout a year ago in Poets
The Glow and Sweetness of Nothing
This is a story about a tree. This tree is both extraordinary and exceedingly, well, ordinary. This tree is ancient, untouched by human activity, and above all, free. This freedom is apparent in both big ways and small ways, if one cares to look, feel and understand.
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Fiction
How to Give Back More than You Take
We all share this planet we call Earth, why not be good humans while we're at it? It's so important to take care of the planet and each other, and that is precisely what we are going to cover in this post. Here, we'll be chatting about how to give back more than you take from the world.
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Humans
Don't Let Summer Slip Away
Summer is quickly coming to an end, but we don't have to let it slip away. Here is the ultimate summer bucket list for 2021, and is packed with great ideas to give you inspiration. Let’s make the most out of this beautiful season and lean into the warmth and sunlight it brings!
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Motivation
Our Bright Future
Blinded. The blistering sunlight beats down on my emaciated frame as the sun begins to arc its way across the sky. Disoriented from the heat, I open my eyes, which are caked with dust. In fact, my entire body is caked with dust, so I suppose it doesn't make much of a difference to point out the tiny deserts that have formed on my eyelids. As soon as I open my eyes, the sight of the country that used to be my home assaults my eyes. What used to be a hot spot of biodiversity, life and resources has been reduced to a scorching, dry bowl of dust.
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Fiction
How to Make Affirmations Work for You
Affirmations have gained lots of popularity recently, and they can be super helpful. With this being said, however, there are some secrets when it comes to how to make affirmations work. Here are some of the most important ones to help you out wherever you are in your personal growth journey!
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Psyche
6 Insanely Helpful Strategies For Recovering From Burnout
In our busy lives, many of us suffer from burnout from time to time. Burnout is certainly not pleasant, but happily, there are things that we can do to prevent and lessen its impact on our lives. These are a few of the best strategies for recovering from burnout.
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Psyche
Nature And Mental Health: 4 Science-Based Ways Nature Can Improve Wellbeing
Most of us can agree that getting into nature makes us feel good, and there’s good reason for that! Nature and mental health are actually connected in surprising ways — let’s use them to our advantage!
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Earth
Intentional Living in a World of Hustle Culture
Intentional living is a concept that can vastly improve our lives, but it can be challenging to actually live intentionally in our world of hustle culture. These are some easy ways to integrate intentional living into your day for more peace, freedom and an overall sense of wellbeing.
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Psyche
Failure is Impossible — Here’s Why
Today I want to write a little post about failure. It is something that we have all faced, and that many of us fear. If you have the proper mindset, however, failure is impossible. In this post, let's have a little chat about exactly what I mean by this, and how you can succeed at anything you set your mind to.
By Emma Jarek-Simard3 years ago in Motivation