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First Person: Martial arts training can help body and mind get in sync

Korbin Amaya — December 09, 2024

Juggling the weight of assignments and Muay Thai training, I've discovered that proper focus isn't found in perfect balance. It's in the fight to stay present

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First Person: Martial arts training can help body and mind get in sync

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December 09, 2024

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First person: I changed career directions – and found a different side of myself

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First Person: Running against myself

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First Person: The similarities between land surveying and journalism

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First Person: Growing up with coyotes

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First Person: Battling anxiety with magic

John Hopper
December 02, 2024

The author's new goal is to become a professional freelance writer.

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First Person: While my policing dream died, I’ve learned a lot along the way

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November 29, 2024

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First Person: Fit, fat and figuring it out

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November 28, 2024

The author, Zixuan Li, was stressed about intimacy. Now, she has learned to build a meaningful connection with people she cares.

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First Person: I have an avoidant attachment style but I’m trying to evolve

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First Person: As a worker, I am not a robot

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First Person: Breaking away from being a people pleaser

Sophie Daly
November 27, 2024

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First Person: Protecting your mental health sometimes means cutting people off

Kimberly Tremblay
November 26, 2024

Standing on the Algonquin College soccer field in my Ottawa team jersey, taking in the moment.

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First Person: Soccer helps me feel like myself, far from home

Sebastian Pinera
November 25, 2024

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First Person: A healthy weight-loss journey skips the shortcuts

Laiyiady Lam
November 25, 2024

The author has more school work in her college program than she'd ever had during her three years at university.

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First Person: College is for smart people too

Kaitlyn Lemay
November 25, 2024

I still struggle insecurities with smiling on camera, but I learned to accept the things I can't change.

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First Person: Perfect teeth are nearly impossible, but I don’t regret the effort

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November 25, 2024

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