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Thriving in Action

What's Thriving in Action? 

Thriving in Action is a program like no other - it brings mental health, wellbeing, equity, and learning strategies together in a unique intervention that will leave you feeling more hopeful, more resilient, and more successful.

This semester Thriving in Action workshops, begin Monday, January 19, 2026, if you've been wrestling with any of the following challenges:

  • Tough fall semester 
  • Challenges navigating hybrid learning 
  • Test anxiety 
  • Burnout
  • Lack of community 
  • Motivation 
  • Lack of knowledge of TMU resources 

Then, Thriving in Action is for you!

Join us, and together, we'll explore strategies to:

  • Boost resilience 
  • Increase self-compassion and silence that inner critic
  • Combat procrastination
  • Build a toolkit of resources that includes AI supports 
  • Enhance your academic skills (e.g., note-taking, reading, writing)
  • Lead from your strengths
  • Cultivate hope and build optimism
  • Rekindle appreciation and purpose in your academic journey

We welcome mature students, international students. We welcome Spanning the Gaps students, Fresh Start students, grad students, working students, and students raising or caring for families. In other words, if you feel like you’re ready to learn and practise new strategies to thrive personally and academically, we not just welcome but encourage you to give TiA a try.

Please feel free to email thrivinginaction@torontomu.ca to learn more.

School is hard sometimes. But learning better, feeling better, and doing better is possible.

Thriving in Action Standard Program Highlights:

Topics

Monday Topics

January 19: Habits and Top Five Learning Strategies 

January 26: Character Strengths and Studying Effectively

February 2: Self-Compassion and Holistic Notetaking 

February 9: Optimism, Hope, and Test-taking  

Wednesday Topics

January 21:  Friends 101 & Mindful Time Management 

January 28:  Flow and Essay Writing

February 4:   Growth Mindset & Academic Readings

February 11 (In-person): Top Ten Tips To Thrive During Exams  Pizza Lunch in POD 363

Click here to register  (external link, opens in new window) 

ADHD - Specific Cohort 

In this supportive space, you will learn practical skills tailored to your unique needs, such as time management, focus techniques, and strategies for navigating academic challenges. You will also learn strategies to manage your emotions, pace yourself, and the importance of exercise, sleep and self-care as stress management. Beyond individual skills, the program emphasizes community-building, where you can connect with peers who share similar experiences, providing a platform for mutual support, encouragement, and shared growth.

Program Highlights:

  • Duration: 4 weeks (Thursdays, January 22nd -  Feb 12th)
  • Sessions: Thursdays 10:00 am - 11.30 pm 
  • Format: In-Person
  • Location: Podium 363

Topics:

Session 1 (January 22): Managing Stress, Organization and Chunking 

Session 2 (January 29): Sleep, Exercise, Motivation, and Time Blocking

Session 3 (February 5): Self-Compassion, Coping, and Building Accountability

Session 4 (February 12): Setting Priorities and Pacing Yourself

 

Click here to register  (external link, opens in new window)