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  • Why Should You Do Something That Scares You a Little?

    Why Should You Do Something That Scares You a Little?

    You have probably heard the saying “face your fears” several times in your life. To achieve your dreams, you will need to get past any fears. When afraid we can respond with fight, flight, or freeze. How we respond to fear is very important. If it is safe, it is important to learn how to tackle your fears. Do something that scares you a little. Start small then work your way up to something bigger.

    Here are five reasons why you should try something that scares you a little:

    Our Dreams Never Die

    We all have dreams. Sometimes our fears get in the way of achieving those dreams. Just because we are afraid of things that keep us from having our dreams come true, doesn’t mean that our dreams just disappear. They will stay in the back of our minds reminding us that it is still not achieved. If we don’t try to get past our fears, we won’t be able to achieve that dream.

    Grow as a Person and Gain New Experiences

    Fears exist to protect us. It can also hold us back from certain events that help us grow as a person and experience new things. By doing new things, you can gain a new perspective on yourself, others, and the world.

    Scary Things in Life Aren’t Always as Scary as You May Think

    Were you ever afraid of something and as time went by, you noticed that it isn’t as scary as it once seemed? Maybe you were afraid of the monsters on TV as a child and as you grew older you realized that there was nothing to be afraid of. Our imaginations are capable of making things appear much scarier than they are. The more you do things that scare you, the easier and less scary they’ll be.

    Live a Life With No Regrets

    Don’t wait until it is too late to do what you want to do just because you gave fear the power. When you are no longer able to do that certain thing anymore, you may have to deal with regret. Regret is a terrible feeling. It doesn’t feel good when you look back at certain memories and all you can wonder is “what if?”. You can avoid having that thought by not listening to fear. When you listen to fear, you are giving it power.

    You Can’t Succeed Without Failing

    It is common for people to have a fear of failure. The thing people forget is that without failing you can’t succeed. Failure helps us grow and learn what is it that we need or don’t need to do the next time. Without failure, we can’t learn how to improve for us to succeed.

    Sometimes fear makes us do the opposite of the things that are best for us. Don’t let fear drag you down. If you ever need some motivation, remember this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt:

    “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”

    Resources

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dont-try-harder-try-different/201202/do-something-scares-you

    https://medium.com/@LollyDaskal/this-is-why-you-should-do-one-thing-every-day-that-scares-you-f5d486056eb3

  • History Is Fun!

    History Is Fun!

    Not only can we learn from history, but history makes us who we are!

    There are people who think history is boring – and sometimes it is.  For some people, history is just about remembering a lot of dates.  What happened on the 10th of July in 2003?  Who knows?  But history is more than just a bunch of dates.  History is also the story of the world. How do we know who we are without it?

    Think about it: what would your answer be if someone asked you,“who are you?”  Would you tell them you are a human who lives in North America on the planet Earth?  Or would it be a little more personal?  Maybe you would say, “I’m Anna.  I’m Brad and Janet Duffy’s daughter.  I am in the 6th grade at Sir John A. MacDonald Elementary School.”  I think most people would say something like that if they were asked who they were – and that is history!  History is simply a story and it can be as short as what you did last night or as long as all the books in the library combined.

    Now that we know what history is, the next thing we need to figure out is: why is history important?  Well, just like how knowing your own history tells you who you are, the history of a country tells us who the people of that country are and world history tells us who the people of Earth are. History gives people a shared story, one they can gather around and celebrate.  For example, your family may have its own traditions and heritage, but on Canada Day we are all celebrating the same thing.

    You may still be wondering, however, why history is an important subject to study in school.  Along with teaching us who we (and others) are, history also teaches us many important lessons.  You have probably heard the old saying that we learn from our mistakes and it is true – everyone learns from their mistakes!  Well, you can consider history a record of some of the greatest mistakes and successes ever made.  Imagine if your parents never taught you to look both ways before you crossed the road?  I bet you’re glad they did!

    Humanity has come as far as it has thanks to our unique ability to learn from the past.  And that is not just from our mistakes, but from the mistakes of others, too. This is something we should never stop doing!  So whether it is the story of your summer or ancient history, remember that history is our story and we can learn from it.

  • Water: Is the glass half empty or half full?

    We can’t live without water. We need it to stay hydrated and grow food. We use it to generate electricity. Water is in us and all around us. It makes up about 65 per cent of our bodies. Thanks to the hydrologic cycle, it circulates constantly, as liquid, gas, and solid, evaporating from oceans and fresh water, moving through air, raining onto Earth, flowing through plants and animals, into the ground, and back to the oceans through rivers, streams, and sewage outflows.

    Water covers 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface, but 97.5 per cent is saltwater. Of the 2.5 per cent that’s fresh, 68.7 per cent is locked in the ice and snow of the Arctic, Antarctic, and mountains, leaving about one per cent for our use. More than a billion people lack adequate access to clean water.

    Just as human activity is upsetting Earth’s carbon cycle, our actions are altering the water cycle. Water is our most precious resource, but we waste it, just as we waste other resources, including oil and gas. When we use so much that the system can’t renew itself, we create shortages and drought. When we pollute it, we make matters worse.

    More than a billion people in the world survive on just five litres a day, less than the amount of a typical North American toilet flush. The average Canadian uses 335 litres a day, more than double the average for similar industrialized countries. In fact, we use more in Canada than in any country except the U.S.

    As individuals, we can reduce consumption and find ways to use water more efficiently. We also have to look at industrial use. Energy generation, including what’s required to extract fuels, is straining water resources more every day. According to a report on the EcoWatch website, “fracking” is particularly worrisome. This process involves injecting massive amounts of water and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to fracture underground shale and release gas deposits.

    Each frack can use up to 30-million litres of water, and a well can be “fracked” as many as 18 times. According to EcoWatch, “The water, usually drawn from natural resources such as lakes and rivers, is unrecoverable once it’s blasted into the earth, and out of the water cycle for good.”

    With record high temperatures and widespread drought in the U.S., oil and gas drillers and the energy industry have to compete with farmers for scarce water. There, the fastest-growing use of fresh water is by coal, nuclear, and natural gas power plants, according to a report by the River Network. Our reliance on fossil fuels is also contributing to global warming, making water even more scarce, as glaciers melt, rivers dry up, and droughts become increasingly common.

    Beyond reducing individual use, one of our top priorities must be to move from fossil fuels to energy that has fewer detrimental effects on water supplies and fewer environmental impacts overall.

    We can also get creative. A study in the journal Science (referenced in the EcoWatch article), “Taking the ‘Waste’ Out of ‘Wastewater’ for Human Water Security and Ecosystem Sustainability”, concludes that we can employ substitution, regeneration, and reduction to conserve water.

    Substitution involves using low-quality water instead of high-quality for many activities, such as sprinkling a garden with collected rainwater rather than drinkable tap water. In Hong Kong, most residents use seawater for toilets. Regeneration means treating low-quality water to make it usable rather than flushing it away. Using a waste-stabilization pond, some households could transform sewage into water for irrigation. Wastewater can also be treated and recycled for large-scale uses. People can reduce usage in many ways, from installing low-flow plumbing to repairing leaks in infrastructure.

    We can also keep water clean and plentiful by protecting and preserving our valuable natural capital, often for less money! Instead of spending $8 billion for a water-treatment plant, New York City officials spent $1 billion to buy land and protect habitat that filters and stores water.

    In Canada, we often take water for granted. With increasing pressure on the availability and cleanliness of our water, we have to start paying closer attention to what we do with it.

  • Why You Should Learn About Gardening

    Why You Should Learn About Gardening

    Growing plants can be a rewarding and fun activity. Seeing a seed go into the ground and then come up a few weeks later as a flower or a vegetable or fruit plant often gives people a good feeling, but it also has many other benefits. If you have the chance to start your own garden this summer, why not try it and learn some valuable skills?

    If your family has a garden or a farm, you probably know a bit about where foods like apples or potatoes come from. People who grow up in cities with few plants around them, however, might have very little connection with the annual cycle of planting seeds, caring for the plants, and then picking the produce in fall. Learning about plants by working with them can give people a new understanding of the food they eat and the flowers they enjoy.

    Gardening is a good chance to learn about the different kinds of fruits and vegetables and their various growing seasons. Have you ever noticed that you tend to eat certain types of fruits and vegetables more often in spring than in fall? That’s because each type of produce has its own season. Even if it is available during other times of the year, it will probably be more expensive and not taste as good as in its own season. Also, it is a good note to add that not all produce from your supermarket comes from Canada. Fruits and vegetables that you buy at the store may come from places like California (oranges, strawberries) or Mexico (peppers). The reason for this is because these places have a consistent climate, unlike Canada’s 4 seasons.

    Through gardening, you can also learn about animals and how they help or harm plants. Bees, for example, are important for spreading pollen from one plant to another. Earthworms help break up the soil, but cutworms can kill plants by chewing through the stems. Each animal has a role that you can learn about.

    Gardening could also be a good chance to spend time with your family. If your parents or your brothers or sisters enjoy spending time outside, gardening could be a good chance to visit together as you weed and water the garden, pick the produce, or just enjoy looking at it.

    Being outside in a garden for a few minutes every day could be very good for your health. Even if you have many other activities every day, spending time outside with your plants will give you fresh air and exercise, which could help you feel much better than you would after spending the whole day inside. You can spend time with your hands in the earth, enjoying the sounds of the birds and watching the butterflies and other insects, and you’ll have some delicious food at the end.

    If you decide to start gardening, you should begin by choosing the plants that you want to grow and then learning as much as possible about them. Plants are often good in one climate but not another, and they might need more space than you have in your yard. If you choose well, learning to become a gardener can be a fun and rewarding activity.

    Bibliography:   

    Earth Easy.com. “Gardening with Children.” http://eartheasy.com/grow_gardening_children.htm.

    Miller, Susan. “How Gardening Teaches Kids to Grow.” http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/creativity-play/how-gardening-teaches-kids-to-grow.

    Seasonal Wisdom.com. “Five Reasons Why Kids Should Garden.” http://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2011/06/five-reasons-why-kids-should-garden/.

     

  • Working on a Farm

    Working on a Farm

    By Gavin Mercier

    Farm work is hard work- there’s no other way to say it. However, it is also some of the most valuable and rewarding work you can do. Farmers hold one of the most important jobs of our community, but they are also the most underappreciated. Working on a farm not only gives you a sense of what it’s like to be a farmer, but it also teaches you some real- life skills that will be valuable for your future.

    Hard Work, Fun Work, and Responsibility

    Yes, working on a farm is hard. But farming is the best example of the phrase “hard work pays off.” With farming, the harder you work the better the end result will be – in this case the end result is crop or cattle. Not only that, all the outdoor work is really great for great for your body. Working on a farm, you get to watch your work develop into something wonderful, whether it’s a crop of corn or a baby calf.

    While farming is hard work, it can also be a lot of fun. There is so much to do on farms you just can’t get bored. From feeding cows on a cattle farm to tending horses on a ranch, there are just so many fun things you can do on a farm – as long as you’re a little bit adventurous.

    Being on a farm isn’t all fun and games though. There is a lot of responsibility involved. Farmers are responsible for taking care of their animals and crops, and that can sometimes be a lot to handle. However, if you like being around animals and taking care of them, then this isn’t much of a chore at all.

    Appreciating Farmers

    Being a farmer is an underrated job – not many people choose to become a farmer anymore. There are also a lot of false facts about farming nowadays that put people off. Working on a farm, you get to see firsthand just how much they really do for us and what it’s really like. You will get a better appreciation for your food and how much work people really put into it. Seeing how your food is produced and being a part of that process gives a better understanding of the world we live in and how it all works for us.

    Appreciating Our Earth

    Not only will working on a farm help you appreciate all that farmers do for us, but it will also teach how to appreciate our planet more. Almost everything about farming is controlled by the weather and the landscape – crops are planted in the best soil around and watered by the rain. If there is no good soil, the crops can’t be planted, and if there is no rain then they cannot be watered. If we can’t take care of the earth, then it becomes harder for it to take care of us. Working on a farm is a great way to learn about the earth and how you can help take care of it.

    Working on a farm is great for so many reasons. I actually used to work on a cattle farm, and I still think it was one of the best experiences of my life. I had so much fun working there and learned so much, from the value of hard work to how I can help our earth. Working on a farm was one of the best things I ever did, and I hope it will be the best thing you ever do, as well.

  • What is Climate Change?

    What is Climate Change?

    By now, you have probably heard the words ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’ more times than you can count. Maybe it’s so common you have not actually thought about what it means. What is climate change and why is everyone so freaked out about it? Well…let’s tackle that question with some straightforward information. The truth is that people—scientists and regular citizens like you alike—are extremely worried about it because the condition of our climate right now has never been like this before. The weather is sporadic and we are not always able to tell from one day to the next, what the weather is going to be like.

    Is the climate actually changing?

    Yup! The term ‘global climate’ refers to the average climate of the whole planet

    (temperature). The reason scientists are so worried about the global climate is because the earth is warming up fast. Unfortunately, this is something us humans have not experienced yet on earth, so it can come as a shock.

    Humans are making the Earth’s climate warmer

    Greenhouse gases have risen immensely since the late 1950s. This was originally because of the Industrial Revolution. Since this large industrial boom ( factories, advanced technology), humans have been contributing unnatural sources of greenhouse gases into the climate. What are greenhouse gases? Natural greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor and nitrous oxide. But humans can create these gases too, and when they add their own to the gases already naturally occurring, the levels in the atmosphere can get pretty strained. These human-released greenhouse gases can trap and hold heat in the atmosphere. This means that certain gases released by human-made items are trapping heat that is trying to get from Earth to space. The result: our climate begins to unnaturally change. Or…global warming. Right now, our human and animal eco systems are unbalanced.

    What is the evidence of climate change?

    Our oceans are warming up fast since they have absorbed twenty times more heat than the atmosphere does.  And on the surface of the Earth, temperatures have increased by massive amounts over the last century—particularly within the last thirty years. That’s pretty fast! All the greenhouse gas emissions have caused the earth to heat up three times as fast now than they did back in 1950. Also, the boundary of the lower atmosphere—or troposphere, as it’s called—has risen by more than 900 feet over a scientist-recorded twenty-year period! The troposphere contains our Earth’s weather and it means that the danger is quite literally too close to home.

    What are the bad things that could happen?

    The heat could increase to uncomfortable rates, causing drought and insect outbreaks. Wildfires are increasingly more common as well as decreasing water supplies. But on an even bigger scale, climate change can mean stronger hurricanes and life -threatening heat waves. Melting glaciers, rising sea levels and warming oceans could hurt and kill animals and they could lose their homes. In short, the way humans live their lives and create products needs to undergo a massive eco-friendly change, or Earth as you know it could potentially be no more.

  • What Life on the Farm Can Teach You About Life

    What Life on the Farm Can Teach You About Life

    Many people used to live on farms and in the country. Today, you probably live in a city like a lot of other people. Cities are great for many reasons, but they separate us from the world of farming. It is easy to not have to think about where food comes from, how it is prepared, and the hard work that is needed to make sure we can all have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Taking time to work or volunteer on a farm is a great way to learn about plants, animals, and life in general.

    We can find just about any fruit or vegetable we want when we head to the supermarket. It is easy to forget that these foods need to be harvested and are not always found all-year long. They come from living plants that play an important part in the system of life on our planet. By volunteering on a farm, you can discover the methods needed for planting, how to take care of plants, and how to gather fruits and vegetables when it is time to harvest them. You will better understand how much hard work goes into preparing these foods, as well as how changes to the environment can easily destroy trees and plants that are our source for these fruits and vegetables. They do not simply appear in the supermarket – they are a part of a complex system of living things that need to work together.

    When you work on a farm, you get to escape the sights and noises of the city and replace them with the beauty of nature and company of animals. You get to see how chickens, cows, sheep, and more live and share the space needed for them to grow and survive. We know that the meat we buy from the store and order at restaurants comes from these animals, but working on a farm helps you to fully understand the importance of that. These creatures need to be cared for in the proper environment in order to prepare them for the meat we eat in our meals. When you help take care of these animals and feed them, you better appreciate the food chain and the need to treat animals with respect and prepare meat in a humane way. Meat is being produced for many people around the world, and it is resulting in poor conditions for the animals and damage to the environment. Your time on a farm will help you reconnect with nature, as well as learn how to raise animals and prepare meat in a way that respects Mother Nature and the delicate ecosystem of our planet.

    The quieter world of the farm forces you to be patient, more physically active, and more aware of the way nature works. Life is a powerful force, from tiny bacteria to growing plants, from the many animals to the humans that have taken over Earth. All of these living things share the same space and can only continue living if we work together. The livestock on farms that become the meat we eat help us to raise more animals. Your parents gave birth to you and you may someday have kids of your own, continuing the cycle of human life. The planet has been filled with living things in many different forms for billions of years. This has only been possible because nature has been able to balance them. When you spend time on farms, you see that balance in action in a way that no book or video can teach you in the city.

    As cities continue to grow and impact the environment, it is more important than ever for people to reconnect with farms. We need to make sure our food sources are sustainable. We have to better understand how our actions as humans affect all life. We must stop the effects of climate change from destroying nature’s balance. A balance that you can see in action when volunteering on a farm. When you spend time on a farm and get your friends and everyone you know to do the same, you are changing your life and the world for the better.

    Sources:

    Bova, Kara. “Why and How to Volunteer at a Local Farm.” Nourishing Pursuits. https://www.nourishingpursuits.com/garden-resources/volunteer-local-farm/

  • Saving the Planet One Pick-Up at a Time: Re-use and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Saving the Planet One Pick-Up at a Time: Re-use and Recyclable Material Collectors

    The only way humans can have a good future on this planet is if we start treating the environment better. There are more people than ever using a wide variety of products. This means there is more plastic, cardboard, and other materials being thrown away. It is our responsibility to put garbage in waste bins and recyclable materials in recycling bins, but it is re-use and recyclable material collectors who have the important job of collecting these bins and putting the materials away in the right place. It may not be easy or glamorous, but it is an essential job that helps keep communities clean and our future bright.

    Recyclable material collectors are responsible for picking up the bins left outside of homes and buildings in different neighbourhoods. There are a lot of materials in large bins that can block sidewalks and roads, so it is extremely important that collectors take them away quickly and without disrupting people’s lives. They work in teams alongside co-workers and supervisors in a very physical job that requires a lot of heavy lifting. These workers must know how to separate different recyclable and waste materials in order for the recycling process to take place. This is a great career for those want to work outdoors and not feel stuck in the same location day in and day out. Most importantly, you get the satisfaction of knowing you are playing a key role in helping the environment.

    Re-use and recyclable material collectors make an average hourly rate of $18. This can range from as low as minimum wage to over $29 per hour, with a total annual salary from $37,000 to nearly $60,000. There is a good job outlook for those looking to be recycling truck drivers; from 2017 to 2026, there were about 10,900 new job openings and 10,500 people to fill them. The outlook for sorters is a bit more limited due to changes in technology and employment that are affecting all processing and manufacturing jobs.

    If you are interested in this career, you will need to finish high school at a minimum. You also have to complete safety training and obtain the proper licence for driving the trucks that are used. Many employers will expect you to have experience driving these vehicles, as well as knowledge on the different materials that require sorting. As you gain experience, you can look ahead at work in a supervisory or manager role in recycling and waste treatment; it is likely that you can do this after only a few years. At least 80% of people working as collectors have one to four years of experience, with only 10% working in the role for more than 10 years.

    The environment is the biggest challenge people face in this century. With more waste and higher temperatures, we need to take action now to make sure our kids and grandchildren can grow up in a safe and healthy world. Re-use and recyclable material collectors play an important part in this by helping to collect the materials we throw out and making sure they do not end up as waste taking up space. If this career interests you, be prepared for a lot of physical work that will have you outside a lot. You will keep your neighbourhood clean and the Earth healthy. Your grandchildren will thank you.

    Sources:

    Job Bank. “Sorter – Recyclable Materials.”  https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/summary-occupation/14005/ca

    Job Bank. “Recycling Truck Driver.” https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/summary-occupation/25881/ca

    PayScale. “Average Refuse, Garbage, and Recyclable Material Collector.” https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Refuse%2c_Garbage%2c_and_Recyclable_Material_Collector/Hourly_Rate

  • The Best Shows to Watch About the Environment

    The Best Shows to Watch About the Environment

    With more and more streaming options available, it can be harder than ever to pick something to watch. On the other hand, this also means many opportunities to discover different shows and learn many different things about our world. One of the most important topics you can study is the environment. The damage humans are doing to our only home is the biggest problem we face in the present day. There are many series focused on the environment that are definitely worth your time.

    Are you interested in environmental issues that affect your everyday life? Cooked is a popular four-part documentary that looks at the history of food, how humans have prepared meals throughout the years, and how this has played an important role in culture and community. It will help you realize how much of the modern diet is made up of processed foods and encourage you to get into the kitchen to cook healthy meals with your family. Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a 2014 documentary that looks at how the meat industry has harmed the environment. It will help you think about the choices you make when deciding where and what to eat.

    Are you wondering about other parts of the world? Planet Earth and Planet Earth II are acclaimed documentaries from the BBC that look at different habitats all around the planet. They offer amazing high-definition glimpses into parts the world most of us never get to see, in order to give you a renewed appreciation for the ecosystem and the many forms of life that make up Earth. Life from 2009 is another British nature documentary that looks at how different forms of life have survived in the worst conditions. It will give you a better understanding of lifeforms and how organisms can adapt in conditions that we never have to worry about in a first-world country.

    Do you want to know how you can make the world a better place? Blackfish from 2013 sheds light on the horrors that animals go through when kept in captivity. This documentary played an important role in stopping SeaWorld from keeping killer whales captive, and can encourage you to be more aware of the corporations that are part of the problem and the organizations that are fighting it. The Ivory Game from 2016 reveals the struggle to protect elephants in Africa and fight the black market for ivory in China. You will learn how big this problem is and what people can do to prevent elephants from going extinct. Planet Earth: The Future examines conservation issues that different species and environments face, which is something for you to keep in mind when you are deciding which companies to support and which politicians to vote for.

    A lot of people might tell you that watching shows is just a way to relax and pass the time. But the many options available to you mean that you can make it a very educational experience. This does not mean giving up your favourite shows that you watch just for fun, but rather taking some time to watch series that teach you more about the world. Pick one that sounds interesting to you and give an episode a try. There is so much to learn about the importance of the environment in your day-to-day life and for the planet. Most importantly, you can learn how you can play your part in improving the world. Happy streaming!

    Sources:

    Loria, Kevin. “The 21 best science movies and shows streaming on Netflix that will make you smarter.” Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/best-science-documentaries-movies-shows-netflix-2017-5#the-blue-planet-2001-7

    Ranker. “The Best Nature TV Shows.” https://www.ranker.com/list/nature-tv-shows-and-series/reference

    Williams, Zoe. “The 50 best TV shows of 2016: No 1 Planet Earth II.” The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/dec/19/the-50-best-tv-shows-of-2016-no-1-planet-earth-ii

  • Mental health issues caused by climate and ecological issues

    Mental health issues caused by climate and ecological issues

    By Rabia Khan 

    Climate change has been running at a fast pace and we can’t help but ponder to stop the devastating effects caused by it! Not many are aware that the place that you live in can make your health rip apart. The dirty air we breathe or the dirty street filled with potholes catch our attention, and it’s difficult to ignore that the earth is dying and that there’s no end to it. These health-related issues caused by eco-anxiety are a major concern.

    Floods and Droughts

    Floods and droughts not only cause havoc on roads and leave us with big potholes. Our attention levels are elevated with severe bouts of depression and anxiety, and many are bound to experience PTSD. Such major events can be life-changing for people leaving them with long-lasting memories.

    Air Pollution

    Air pollution has been known to be a huge threat to mankind physically and mentally. The harmful materials emitted from vehicles, factories, etc. can damage our cardiovascular system and become a threat to our brain cells. It inhibits our mind to have clarity and causes brain fog, or in the worst-case scenario dementia, anxiety, and depression. There’s been proof that mental illness has been connected to air pollution.

    Winter 

    Mental health can get worst when it gets cold and there’s tons of scientific evidence. You can fall victim to feeling sluggish when cold winter hits. Because of low sunlight, depression can come easily. During this time, one’s oxygen levels are known to decrease by great intensity. Winter is linked with seasonal depression because of how tired people feel when the temperatures drop too low. Alongside that, anxiety comes with great ease.

    Monsoons

    Monsoons are one of the worst seasons when it comes to affecting our mental health. The rainy weather contributes to major sad feelings and depression. We’re most likely to feel this way because of the drop in serotonin. The lack of sun rays is to be blamed. That makes us dependent on food cravings, and binging on junk food is another story for another day!

    Noise pollution

    Many of us dwell in a place surrounded by noisy vehicles and traffic jams, and noise pollution hits the same for younger and older people alike. Humans have average decibel levels they can tolerate but falling victim to a noisy atmosphere can permanently damage our hearing. Intense levels of noise pollution can decrease our ability to hear properly. It can very well tamper with our mental health too, leaving us with a distorted state of mind and fuzzy thoughts. Other mental health concerns caused by noise pollution are related to schizophrenia and anxiety disorders.

    Summer heatwaves

    An increase in temperatures can have a devastating impact on health. When the sun gets too hot, it’s time to stay hydrated. But, staying hydrated isn’t enough. Extreme weather can impact mental health in bad ways. Feeling anxious, and experiencing other mental health conditions can be a result of very hot summers.