I’m Powerlifting
It didn't start out as powerlifting. It started with me wanting to feel strong and empowered by going to the gym. So I did what a lot of people do. I started working my way through the weight machines, until I found out the hard way that those can be the easiest way to hurt yourself. At least this was what the personal trainer who I started working with after my injury told me. He served as my guide through what I thought was the “Do you even lift bro” section of the gym. A place I had previously thought of as just for men looking to bulk and grunt. As a woman in science, I had some experience being the only woman in the room. After working with my trainer through my injury I found confidence in the weight room. So now you will find me there five or so days a week, deadlifting more than double my body weight, leg pressing 540 pounds, and blasting the new Death Cab for Cutie album on repeat.
If you are thinking about trying powerlifting and afraid to start, just remember, everyone, even the strongest person in the gym, started out with just 5 pounds.
Dr. Ashley York
Lecturer
Are you a woman interested in learning more about weightlifting? Check out Women + Weights though the Rec Center, Tuesdays from 4pm-5:30pm and Saturdays 11am to 12:30pm and at the Fitness Center on Victoria Street from 9AM to 10:30AM on Fridays.
#Physical #Emotional #Social
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I'm Playing with Legos.
A professor of mine once said in class, "Wellness is whatever you do that makes you happy.” They have adapted that as their own personal definition of wellness, and now so have I. I like that it defines wellness as something that is individualized. You can paint, do CrossFit, listen to music, or even watch the sunset from Rowan Hall pond for fifteen minutes a day. If it is what brings you happiness and relief from the stressful lives we all lead, so be it!
I have multiple practices for wellness that work separately, and with each other. One of which is working with my hands and making things. Lately, the preferred outlet has been Legos. Yes, the 23-year-old guy works on Lego sets. The sets are of subjects I am interested in, and the clear visual steps focus me. For someone with ADHD like myself, clear visual steps are important to complete tasks. With this diagnosis also come constant racing thoughts and emotions. Doing this helps let my thoughts flow on through and keep my hands busy. When adding music to my creative process it acts as a muse for my thoughts. Like with meditation where you just let your thoughts flow in and out, with music my thoughts come to life and play out in a safe environment. I stay in a safe environment because my rapid thoughts can happen anywhere at any time. I can’t always have Legos on hand. But I have learned to be mindful and learned to judge when I need to sit down and work on something so I can work on myself. I think that’s a skill we all need to learn. Being able to judge when we are out of fuel, and doing our best to recharge. Because no one can function on an empty tank. Yes, I build, and I craft to unwind, but what are you going to do?
Freddy Saab
Graduate Coordinator, Student Organization Services
#Emotional #Physical #Purpose
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How To...
Make a Fresh Start!
So many people don't set news year's resolutions because they are afraid they won't commit to it. We prevent ourselves from making new positive changes because of a fear of failure. So, let's remove the goal posts! Try something new or different without focusing on the end result. Instead of setting new year's resolutions we are encouraging you to try giving yourself a fresh start!
- Make peace with what hasn't gone right in the past! In order to make a new start, you need to come to terms with things that haven't gone right.
- Take away the lessons you have learned from past tries or false starts and say goodbye to the shame associated.
- Decide on something new you want to try or the change you want to make.
- Check in with yourself to see how the change feels and decide on adjustments.
#Purpose #Emotional #Social
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Explained
Credit Score
A credit score is a number assigned to a person that indicated to lenders their capacity for repaying a loan, as well as their past reliability for paying previous loans. This includes previous payment history, including payments on credit cards, rent payments etc, total amount owed, types of credit, length of credit history, and new or recent credit. So, what does your credit score impact? Eligibility for renting, opportunities for borrowing for things like a mortgage or credit card, reliability for employment and insurance or interest rates.
So how can you keep a healthy credit score?
- Pay all bills on time, and don’t skip payments. This will help you avoid collections.
- Use your credit card like a debit card and don't spend more than you have.
- Pay off your full balance instead of minimum payments.
- Limit credit inquiries. This includes checking your credit for opening new credit cards, car or home loans, and your personal inquiries for your credit score.
Interested in learning more about your finances? Attend Hot Tip$ and Hot Cocoa - Financial Planning with TD Bank on Wednesday February 1st at 1PM in the Eynon Ballroom of the Chamberlain Student Center. Click here to register!
#Financial
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Thrive Live
Events and Engagements for All Dimensions!
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Featured Event!
How to Convince People You Know What You are Talking About.... Even Yourself!
Join Director for the Center for Esports, Emily Zbyszynski to discuss how social constructs around body language, tone, and speech patterns impact how messaging is interpreted and received, even by ourselves, from ourselves.
January 26th at 1pm
Chamberlain Student Center
Room 128
#Emotional #Social #Commuunity
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