7 Ways to Practice Positivity in Your Life
At Green Schools Green Future, we believe in the power of positivity to help ourselves and the world we live in. If taught from a young age, making it a habit to practice positivity can benefit your life for the long haul. In the current climate of our individual lives and the news around us, […]
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How Silence Benefits Your Brain: Hitting Refresh
Have you noticed that when you wake up and just sit by the window with a cup of coffee instead of scrolling on your phone, the rest of the day seems to go better? You may feel more calm and comfortable. This is because of the silence accompanying this activity. If we were to ask […]
Simple and Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
Making resolutions for the new year is a tradition dating back many years. It’s good to challenge yourself with new goals. However, as climate change and environmental issues continue to worsen, we must make lifestyle changes to benefit the planet. Not sure how to get start on making sustainable resolutions? Check out these ten simple […]
Guide to Sustainable Eating for Kids in the New Year!
It’s that time of year again to make New Year’s resolutions! You might have a long list of goals for the next year and with renewed enthusiasm and determination, you are ready to work on them. But take another look at your list and see if any of your goals would benefit the environment in […]
Beating SAD, or The Winter Blues
The arrival of winter brings holiday cheer. But as we move beyond the tidings of joy the holiday season brings, we find ourselves with an issue plaguing many Canadians: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD makes up roughly 10% of all depression cases. What Exactly is SAD? SAD, also known as the “winter blues,” is a […]
Alternative Therapy Treatments for Pets
As a kid, I had a very cute and loving German shepherd. She was like family to us, a best friend and the cutest creature who would be happy to see me come back from school or sad when we all left her alone in the house. The way she reciprocated my love is my […]
Inexpensive DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
It’s the holiday season once again. The Christmas bells are ringing. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees stand tall and ugly Christmas sweaters are being dry-cleaned. Families are bringing out holiday recipes that were safely tucked away last year. The anticipation of meeting up with the whole family, eating Aunt Mabel’s Christmas Turkey, listening to Uncle John […]
Switch to a Real Tree for an Eco-Friendly Christmas
Make your Christmas eco-friendly this year by choosing a real tree. Learn about the benefits compared to artificial trees.
Meditation & Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Meditation is much more than simply watching your breathing. Adults should include meditation in their everyday routines as a way of life. What about their children? Is it necessary for them to learn how to meditate? Is meditation beneficial for a child’s discipline? There has been a lot of published research on the advantages of […]
