𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞? On the left, a single nonreplicable study with sensational findings. On the right, a well-done meta showing time of day doesn't matter. Note the colossal difference in Altmetric Score (online attention).

We're beginning a project on the geography of Olympic athletes. The map below (created by project lead Gillian Ramsay) shows the birthplaces of all members of the Canadian Olympic team in Paris this summer. bakerlab.kpe.utoronto.ca/map-of-canadia…

My dad is nearly 90 and every official communication he gets requires the downloading of an app or the setting up of an online account. How do older people without relatives manage?

Job Opportunity w/ CANSOFCOM: Mental Performance Specialist - $81520 to $95940 /yr - Diverse health benefits - Defined benefit pension plan - Other perks including a range of leave options, tuition assistance options, PD opportunities, CF One membership appreciation, and more

The issue with programs like RBC Training Ground is that you don’t know whether success was due to talent (whatever that is) or the resources provided. theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/artic…

CANADA 🇨🇦 WINS THE GOLD CANADA HAS WON GOLD THE CANADIAN MEN’S 4x100m SHOCK THE WORLD THEY ARE OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS

RED. WHITE. AND GOLD. 28 years after the last Canadian quarter won Olympic gold, these four men have done it again. “Hang it in the Louvre. It’s a Mona Lisa” says Aaron Brown. History. Art. Golden.

This aged well… sorry eh. 🇨🇦🥇 #Paris2024 #Olympics

Is everyone pumped for the start of the Paralympics this week? We've created a new map showing the birthplaces of all members of the Canadian Paralympic team in Paris. bakerlab.kpe.utoronto.ca/map-of-canadia…

Lots of directions to go with this, positive and negative, but I will just point out: There is a genre of 21st century male “I have perfected the game of life” routine that essentially assumes the absence of other people

Maybe of interest for you?! Meta-analysis on sport-based intervention in non-elite sport looking at mental health outcomes and mental health literacy. Small effects were found for anxiety, stress, wellbeing, moderate-to-strong effects for stigmatizing attitudes, knowledge and

Emotional intelligence isn't only about reading others' feelings. It’s also about revealing some of yours. People with expressive faces are better liked—and better negotiators if they’re friendly. Showing emotion is not a sign of weakness. It's a tool for communication and fuel

You probably know some people who air their grievances like every day is Festivus. It turns out that this is a strategy that selfish people often use to signal virtue without having to model it.

The 8th habit of highly effective people: They don’t spend all their time reading about the 7 habits of highly effective people. Extended reflection without action is a form of procrastination. Doing is a catalyst for thinking and learning.

💬 "You" vs. "We"—which pronoun is more persuasive? New research shows that “we” increases receptiveness and trust by signaling inclusivity. But "you," by seeming aggressive, can weaken one's message now and in future encounters. "We" is stronger than "you.”

A mindset shift that transformed my life:

The attitude that helps most with intense stress is not mindfulness. It’s hope. In hard times, it’s overwhelming to live only in the present. What brings strength is anticipating a brighter future. Resilience lies in remembering that today's burdens may be lighter tomorrow.

Looking for more 𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝟓𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 for my study 😊 please share with anyone you might know!

A call for mental health guidelines for everyone involved in Canadian recreational sport. Thanks to SIRC for the opportunity to write on this!