Intellectual wellness
Engaging in mentally stimulating activities and expanding knowledge through cultural, artistic or skill-based learning.
Intellectual wellness resources for you
Living with someone with mental health challenges
Get strategies to support you while supporting your loved one who may be struggling.
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Imposed change in the workplace
Learn about the emotional stages of transition and how to process the change.
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Myths, fables and facts about seeking help
Debunking common myths that discourage many from getting the mental health support they need.
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Anxiety: Learning how to feel better
Anxiety may become a disorder when the fear is out of proportion, ends up causing major distress or discomfort, or limits our life.
Read article
Avoid the pleasure desert
Don't let self care become another to-do list. Make joy and pleasure a priority in life.
Read article
Developing successful mindsets: Getting rid of negativity
Negative thinking has a lot of negative consequences.
Read article
Accepting change
Imposed change - the kind of change that we don't choose and can't control - often brings with it uncertainty, fear and anxiety.
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Benefits of journal writing
People work through difficult times and process their feelings in different ways, and journaling is one effective tool to support this work.
Read article
Negative-thinking patterns
Patterns of negative thinking are automatic; it's one of the many ways our brains learn and adapt.
Read article
Managing change & transition
Why is it that just when we get adjusted to the latest changes, something else comes along?
Read article
Guide to winter in Manitoba
With temperatures dropping and snow blanketing the province, being prepared isn’t just smart – it’s essential.
Read article
Ways to improve your focus
Our lives are busier than ever, and with so many things competing for our attention, staying focused is becoming increasingly difficult.
Read article
Behavioural addiction basics
While substance abuse is likely what comes to mind when speaking about addiction, many people struggle with another lesser-known type: behavioural.
Read article
Let it be — mindfulness
With so many aspects of our daily lives out of our control, mindfulness helps us manage the only thing we can influence — our thoughts.
Read article
The power of positive self-talk
Positive self-talk can improve your overall well-being and help you feel good about yourself.
Read article
Travel without the crowds
We’ve picked out some Canadian locales that are a bit less popular than the big tourist spots, but are just as worthy.
Read article
Burnout
Can't break away from your responsibilities to take care of yourself? You could be at risk of burnout.
Read article
Getting and staying motivated this summer
It's natural for motivation to ebb and flow. So how do we maintain our motivation?
Read article
Do you need life insurance?
I know what you're thinking ... "Not another article on life insurance". But hear us out!
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Three reasons to take a break this summer
Check out these three reasons to take a break this summer.
Read article
MindTriggers App
Explore brain games tailored to combat memory loss and cognitive impairment due to aging or dementia. Suitable for all individuals seeking to strengthen their minds.
Torchlight
Access real-time support and expert advice for parents, guardians and caregivers – helping you overcome everyday and out-of-the-ordinary challenges.
Soul Nourishment
Find a sense of peace and calmness with a series of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and mudras. Access audio and video collections anytime, anywhere.
Legal counselling
Receive the knowledge you need to make informed decisions. Our counselling services provide access to legal information to help support you.
Travel plans
Don’t let the unexpected ruin your hard-earned vacation. Safeguard it and travel confidently with trusted travel coverage.
Self-directed supports
Explore self-directed videos, articles and programs to help improve your intellectual wellness. Access them on your own schedule and at your own pace.
MindTriggers App
Explore brain games tailored to combat memory loss and cognitive impairment due to aging or dementia. Suitable for all individuals seeking to strengthen their minds.
Soul Nourishment
Find a sense of peace and calmness with a series of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and mudras. Access audio and video collections anytime, anywhere.
Torchlight
Access real-time support and expert advice for parents, guardians and caregivers – helping you overcome everyday and out-of-the-ordinary challenges.
Wellness library
Find a range of articles with advice and tools to support your intellectual wellness.
Written by our team of Manitoba Blue Cross experts.
Written by our team of Manitoba Blue Cross experts.
Living with someone with mental health challenges
Get strategies to support you while supporting your loved one who may be struggling.
Read article
Imposed change in the workplace
Learn about the emotional stages of transition and how to process the change.
Read article
Myths, fables and facts about seeking help
Debunking common myths that discourage many from getting the mental health support they need.
Read article
Anxiety: Learning how to feel better
Anxiety may become a disorder when the fear is out of proportion, ends up causing major distress or discomfort, or limits our life.
Read article
Avoid the pleasure desert
Don't let self care become another to-do list. Make joy and pleasure a priority in life.
Read article
Developing successful mindsets: Getting rid of negativity
Negative thinking has a lot of negative consequences.
Read article
Accepting change
Imposed change - the kind of change that we don't choose and can't control - often brings with it uncertainty, fear and anxiety.
Read article
Benefits of journal writing
People work through difficult times and process their feelings in different ways, and journaling is one effective tool to support this work.
Read article
Negative-thinking patterns
Patterns of negative thinking are automatic; it's one of the many ways our brains learn and adapt.
Read article
Managing change & transition
Why is it that just when we get adjusted to the latest changes, something else comes along?
Read article
Live Well / Be Well blog
Discover blog articles centered around fostering and maintaining your intellectual wellness. Written with a local Manitoba focus.
Guide to winter in Manitoba
With temperatures dropping and snow blanketing the province, being prepared isn’t just smart – it’s essential.
Read article
Ways to improve your focus
Our lives are busier than ever, and with so many things competing for our attention, staying focused is becoming increasingly difficult.
Read article
Behavioural addiction basics
While substance abuse is likely what comes to mind when speaking about addiction, many people struggle with another lesser-known type: behavioural.
Read article
Let it be — mindfulness
With so many aspects of our daily lives out of our control, mindfulness helps us manage the only thing we can influence — our thoughts.
Read article
The power of positive self-talk
Positive self-talk can improve your overall well-being and help you feel good about yourself.
Read article
Travel without the crowds
We’ve picked out some Canadian locales that are a bit less popular than the big tourist spots, but are just as worthy.
Read article
Burnout
Can't break away from your responsibilities to take care of yourself? You could be at risk of burnout.
Read article
Getting and staying motivated this summer
It's natural for motivation to ebb and flow. So how do we maintain our motivation?
Read article
Do you need life insurance?
I know what you're thinking ... "Not another article on life insurance". But hear us out!
Read article
Three reasons to take a break this summer
Check out these three reasons to take a break this summer.
Read article
Your Wellness Moment
Watch quick one-minute videos geared toward supporting your intellectual wellness.
Featuring our team of Manitoba Blue Cross experts, as seen on CTV.
Featuring our team of Manitoba Blue Cross experts, as seen on CTV.
Start with your wellness assessment
Identify your areas of personal strength and opportunity across six dimensions of wellness with a quick and easy 10-minute assessment.