Lifestyle
Ski & Spa: Benefits of a Thermal Experience After a Day on the Slopes
THE PERFECT DUO: EFFORT & RELAXATION With abundant snowfall magnifying the already breathtaking natural landscapes, winter in Quebec is an invitation to get out of the house and enjoy it to the fullest. Hiking, sledding, snowshoeing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, or cross-country skiing—there’s no shortage of winter sports for those who...
Ski & Spa: Benefits of a Thermal Experience After a Day on the Slopes
THE PERFECT DUO: EFFORT & RELAXATION With abundant snowfall magnifying the already breathtaking natural landscapes, winter in Quebec is an invitation to get out of the house and enjoy it to the fullest. Hiking, sledding, snowshoeing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, or cross-country skiing—there’s no shortage of winter sports for those who...
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5 wellness gifts for every budget
The festive season is here, and each day in December brings us closer to Christmas, along with the age-old question: what to give to our loved ones, most of whom already have everything they need? If inspiration is lacking in your search for gift ideas, Strøm Nordic Spa is the...
5 wellness gifts for every budget
The festive season is here, and each day in December brings us closer to Christmas, along with the age-old question: what to give to our loved ones, most of whom already have everything they need? If inspiration is lacking in your search for gift ideas, Strøm Nordic Spa is the...
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Standing on the Threshold of a New Beginning: A Story of Decluttering
A few years ago, I knew someone who was being pushed out of his home by all the things he owned, as if chased off by the stifling abundance and compact disorder that covered every surface of his apartment. It was an ordinary mess, made up of a thousand little...
Standing on the Threshold of a New Beginning: A Story of Decluttering
A few years ago, I knew someone who was being pushed out of his home by all the things he owned, as if chased off by the stifling abundance and compact disorder that covered every surface of his apartment. It was an ordinary mess, made up of a thousand little...
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Slow working: The cure for professional burn-out?
“I’m doing OK, I just have a lot going on right now.” “All my projects are going so well that I don’t have time for myself!” “I love my job so much it’s hard to mentally check out.” Many of us have probably heard similar responses to “How are you?”...
Slow working: The cure for professional burn-out?
“I’m doing OK, I just have a lot going on right now.” “All my projects are going so well that I don’t have time for myself!” “I love my job so much it’s hard to mentally check out.” Many of us have probably heard similar responses to “How are you?”...
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Arranging Offices in the Era of Hybrid Work: A Contemporary Challenge
The world of work has evolved considerably in recent years, on several levels. The massive advent of remote work and the gradual emptying of office spaces that once welcomed full teams, five days a week, are some real examples of this. Now, remote work has taken over, and if we...
Arranging Offices in the Era of Hybrid Work: A Contemporary Challenge
The world of work has evolved considerably in recent years, on several levels. The massive advent of remote work and the gradual emptying of office spaces that once welcomed full teams, five days a week, are some real examples of this. Now, remote work has taken over, and if we...
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Five Books to Take Care…
Between what soothes us and what torments us, between what makes us up and what surrounds us, between what separates us and what connects us, care is a kind of food for the soul. Whether it is associated with well-being or mental health, our interpersonal relationships or our ecological aspirations,...
Five Books to Take Care…
Between what soothes us and what torments us, between what makes us up and what surrounds us, between what separates us and what connects us, care is a kind of food for the soul. Whether it is associated with well-being or mental health, our interpersonal relationships or our ecological aspirations,...
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Equip yourself to enjoy your favourite winter sports
This article was produced in collaboration with SAIL As the days get shorter, many of us slowly retreat into the warmth of our living rooms and wait for the return of the summer sun. We often view winter as something we have to get through, rather than enjoy. What if...
Equip yourself to enjoy your favourite winter sports
This article was produced in collaboration with SAIL As the days get shorter, many of us slowly retreat into the warmth of our living rooms and wait for the return of the summer sun. We often view winter as something we have to get through, rather than enjoy. What if...
Lifestyle
A Caregiver’s Journey: Interview with Charlotte Beaudet
HELPING THOSE WHO HELP EVERY DAY — L’Appui pour les proches aidants is an organization aimed at promoting the emergence of a social consciousness favourable to caregivers and improving their quality of life. The organization offers multiple services, including the Caregiver Support Helpline, which is aimed at caregivers and those...
A Caregiver’s Journey: Interview with Charlotte Beaudet
HELPING THOSE WHO HELP EVERY DAY — L’Appui pour les proches aidants is an organization aimed at promoting the emergence of a social consciousness favourable to caregivers and improving their quality of life. The organization offers multiple services, including the Caregiver Support Helpline, which is aimed at caregivers and those...
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ewool : Powerful Heated Clothing for a Comfortable Winter
We can’t enjoy winter to its full potential by staying inside. By going outside and observing how the cold and snow transform our ecosystem and our athletic, travel, socialization, and leisure habits, we can truly immerse ourselves in this unique and enchanting season. But to spend time outside when the...
ewool : Powerful Heated Clothing for a Comfortable Winter
We can’t enjoy winter to its full potential by staying inside. By going outside and observing how the cold and snow transform our ecosystem and our athletic, travel, socialization, and leisure habits, we can truly immerse ourselves in this unique and enchanting season. But to spend time outside when the...
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Ode to White Space
FINALLY! — You’re sitting down, magazine in hand. How often do you let your eyes and mind wander far from your phone screens and your thoughts? Have you ever thought about making this downtime a way of life? Would this be unthinkable, when life moves so fast? Or are you...
Ode to White Space
FINALLY! — You’re sitting down, magazine in hand. How often do you let your eyes and mind wander far from your phone screens and your thoughts? Have you ever thought about making this downtime a way of life? Would this be unthinkable, when life moves so fast? Or are you...
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Does Parental Guilt Really Serve Us?
DOWNTIME — After slipping off your bathrobe and sandals, you immerse yourself completely in a hot tub at the spa. That moment you’ve dreamed of for so long! You spend so much time taking care of your family, trying to achieve goals at work, and of course, maintaining your social...
Does Parental Guilt Really Serve Us?
DOWNTIME — After slipping off your bathrobe and sandals, you immerse yourself completely in a hot tub at the spa. That moment you’ve dreamed of for so long! You spend so much time taking care of your family, trying to achieve goals at work, and of course, maintaining your social...
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A letter to our Mother
Dear Mother, On this special day, I wanted to celebrate you in a more formal way, and I thought a letter would be a great way to do it. You have always been the inspiring role model that carries me and guides me. You are that example of courage, of...
A letter to our Mother
Dear Mother, On this special day, I wanted to celebrate you in a more formal way, and I thought a letter would be a great way to do it. You have always been the inspiring role model that carries me and guides me. You are that example of courage, of...
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There once was a blended family
EVOLUTION — In the history of the family, two important transitions gave rise to the formation of blended families: widowhood and—much more frequently these days—parental separation. In previous centuries, the much shorter life expectancy than the one we enjoy today left many children orphaned without a father or mother. In...
There once was a blended family
EVOLUTION — In the history of the family, two important transitions gave rise to the formation of blended families: widowhood and—much more frequently these days—parental separation. In previous centuries, the much shorter life expectancy than the one we enjoy today left many children orphaned without a father or mother. In...
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In search of well-being, quite naturally
During this difficult time, we are constantly told to « take care of ourselves ». While it is important to have the opportunity to be on our own, to refocus and take care of our health, it can also represent a challenge. We tend to get lost in the culture of “well-being”,...
In search of well-being, quite naturally
During this difficult time, we are constantly told to « take care of ourselves ». While it is important to have the opportunity to be on our own, to refocus and take care of our health, it can also represent a challenge. We tend to get lost in the culture of “well-being”,...
Lifestyle
Body care: the know-how of our team at the service of your well-being
The tangible benefits of body care are numerous: it deeply nourishes the skin, eliminates dead cells, promotes regeneration and blood circulation, and relieve joint pain. Accompanied by its team of experienced estheticians, Strøm has innovated by creating a range of treatments and effective rituals developed in a holistic approach to...
Body care: the know-how of our team at the service of your well-being
The tangible benefits of body care are numerous: it deeply nourishes the skin, eliminates dead cells, promotes regeneration and blood circulation, and relieve joint pain. Accompanied by its team of experienced estheticians, Strøm has innovated by creating a range of treatments and effective rituals developed in a holistic approach to...
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Skin secrets: Debunking 9 skincare myths
THE EXPERTISE OF OUR SPECIALISTS FOR YOUR WELL-BEING – With the increase in the offer of skincare products and the abundance of information, it is more and more difficult to distinguish proven advice from common misconceptions. In addition to playing a defensive role for the body, the skin plays a...
Skin secrets: Debunking 9 skincare myths
THE EXPERTISE OF OUR SPECIALISTS FOR YOUR WELL-BEING – With the increase in the offer of skincare products and the abundance of information, it is more and more difficult to distinguish proven advice from common misconceptions. In addition to playing a defensive role for the body, the skin plays a...
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Personal growth and alternative therapies / The flip side of the coin
In an era when alternative therapies are democratizing and multiplying, psychology and spirituality are used for several purposes: personal growth, the pursuit of elevation and the quest for happiness. For better and for worse! This article aims to demystify the flip side, when obsession and delusion dominate the quest for...
Personal growth and alternative therapies / The flip side of the coin
In an era when alternative therapies are democratizing and multiplying, psychology and spirituality are used for several purposes: personal growth, the pursuit of elevation and the quest for happiness. For better and for worse! This article aims to demystify the flip side, when obsession and delusion dominate the quest for...
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The mental load
The mental load is a sociological concept that refers to the cognitive weight or energy spent dealing with day-to-day tasks. We talk about mental load when we think about the fact that we have to, for instance, go to the grocery store, plan our children’s lunches and prepare them before...
The mental load
The mental load is a sociological concept that refers to the cognitive weight or energy spent dealing with day-to-day tasks. We talk about mental load when we think about the fact that we have to, for instance, go to the grocery store, plan our children’s lunches and prepare them before...
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Yoga for two
You have a new interest in yoga and you are excited by the idea of sharing this passion with your loved one or a friend? Here are some poses that are great to practice together and do not require acrobatics.
Yoga for two
You have a new interest in yoga and you are excited by the idea of sharing this passion with your loved one or a friend? Here are some poses that are great to practice together and do not require acrobatics.
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The heart chakra
A balanced heart chakra is the symbol of inner peace, self-love and love for others. It’s healing can help us overcome our limitations and fears. For Valentine’s Day, the celebration of love, here are 5 holistic rituals to open and release the energy of the heart.
The heart chakra
A balanced heart chakra is the symbol of inner peace, self-love and love for others. It’s healing can help us overcome our limitations and fears. For Valentine’s Day, the celebration of love, here are 5 holistic rituals to open and release the energy of the heart.
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The Call of Nature
LEAVING THE CITY BEHIND — Who hasn’t dreamed of swapping the “commute, work, sleep” routine for a peaceful and healthy everyday life in a bucolic setting? More and more city dwellers in Quebec are choosing to pack their bags for the country, making it a real-life project. Let’s take a...
The Call of Nature
LEAVING THE CITY BEHIND — Who hasn’t dreamed of swapping the “commute, work, sleep” routine for a peaceful and healthy everyday life in a bucolic setting? More and more city dwellers in Quebec are choosing to pack their bags for the country, making it a real-life project. Let’s take a...
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The Season of Flowers
DEAD NATURE — “You want those?” The 17-year-old assistant manager of my grocery store looks at me with a bouquet of yellow tulips in my hand. They’re wrapped. In plastic wrap. You can see through them. That was when I noticed that two or three of the leaves were rotten....
The Season of Flowers
DEAD NATURE — “You want those?” The 17-year-old assistant manager of my grocery store looks at me with a bouquet of yellow tulips in my hand. They’re wrapped. In plastic wrap. You can see through them. That was when I noticed that two or three of the leaves were rotten....
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Aging Gracefully | The Art of Staying Young
THE LIFE THAT LIES AHEAD — As we grow older, we know and try to apply the basic principles for healthy aging: eating healthy, exercising, sleeping well, staying intellectually active and maintaining an active social life. Work-related activities generally decrease, more time is available to us, timeframes extend and schedules...
Aging Gracefully | The Art of Staying Young
THE LIFE THAT LIES AHEAD — As we grow older, we know and try to apply the basic principles for healthy aging: eating healthy, exercising, sleeping well, staying intellectually active and maintaining an active social life. Work-related activities generally decrease, more time is available to us, timeframes extend and schedules...
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Five Books to Take Your Time With
TIME FLIES — In our relentless race against time, literature stands out as one of the best ways to escape, embrace, slow, rewind or confront it. Certain images make you pause to savour the moment. AND THE BIRDS RAINED DOWN By Jocelyne Saucier (Coach House Books, 2012) Inspired by the...
Five Books to Take Your Time With
TIME FLIES — In our relentless race against time, literature stands out as one of the best ways to escape, embrace, slow, rewind or confront it. Certain images make you pause to savour the moment. AND THE BIRDS RAINED DOWN By Jocelyne Saucier (Coach House Books, 2012) Inspired by the...