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Are you in need of a little inspiration today? Bestselling author James Clear has you covered: he’s compiled the transcripts of dozens of insightful speeches from successful people around the world on his website. There’s some timeless wisdom there for everyone, and some of these will be especially useful for 2020 graduates who have had their graduation ceremonies cancelled due to COVID-19.
Here’s something cool from Farnam Street: to help keep kids engaged and learning at home while schools are closed, they’ve started a series of pop-up lectures for children on subjects like magic and misdirection, mental health, and intellectual property. Check out the YouTube channel to find out what else they have to offer!
Wellness Together Canada has come up with a groundbreaking new resource to help Canadians who are struggling with worsening mental health issues during COVID-19: it’s an online portal that helps connect people with trained mental health professionals and volunteers at any time of the day. The website also provides access to self-guided courses, modules, community support, and more. Definitely worth checking out! (Thanks to RB for sharing this one.)
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the gorgeous May flowers without breaking physical distancing requirements, check out this comprehensive list of virtual flower events and garden festivals coming up in Ontario. Just click on the “Did you know in Ontario” link at the bottom of the webpage to download the schedule. (Thanks to NL for sharing this with us!)
See you tomorrow!
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