If you struggled with overusing your phone before the pandemic, you’re likely on it even more these days. In several studies, screen time and social media use has been linked to loneliness, depression and anxiety and in my opinion, it isn’t exactly fulfilling to look back at the hours spent on my phone each week. […]
Some people say they like to sing in the shower, but for Rachel Seguin, the shower is where she finds her inspiration for writing poetry. “I’ve always written poetry, and this sounds strange, but one morning several weeks ago when I was in the shower this poem started coming to me,” says Seguin, Ontario Native Women’s […]
As the weeks go on, you might be searching for more and more ways to stay connected to your friends beyond the usual video call. We’ve put a list of free apps and websites together to keep you socializing when friends and loved ones feel extra far away! For the movie loving crew: Netflix Party […]
Let’s face it, we may feel a little silly at times as we’re not used to wearing medical or other types of face masks. It almost feels unnatural, but I guarantee if you go out on your next grocery shopping session you’re going to run into a lot of people with masks. Then hey, you […]
As we practice self isolation and social distancing from out of our homes, it’s easy for routines to melt away. In order to protect your well-being, there are several strategies and ideas to maintain a routine or even create a new one! Regulate your sleeping Get in and out of bed at the same time […]
With an extended March Break upon us and social distancing being encouraged, you might be looking for ideas on how to keep the kids busy. We’ve put together a list for you to check out. Get Crafty Break out the craft box and let the kids take the reigns on making some really cute DIY […]
The Province has confirmed The City of Ottawa’s second case of Covid-19. The government says the patient is a woman in her 40’s, who recently returned from Italy. She visited the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, and is now in self-isolation. The news comes a day after the confirmation of the city’s first case. That was a man in […]
With fluctuating temperatures, germs are at their worst! Here at ELMNT FM, over half our staff have caught the bug over the last few months. And for most of us, winter is the season of sickness. It got us thinking; how can we prevent these supposedly inevitable illnesses from happening? Although the below list may […]