<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Minds Over marks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoting mental wellness and unloading academic stress in high school students.]]></description><link>https://mindsovermarks.wixsite.com/minds-over-marks/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:32:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://mindsovermarks.wixsite.com/minds-over-marks/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[LOVE &#38; LOLLIPOPS: Sweet Support for Students During Valentine's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day  is often seen as a time for celebration and connection . This year, a simple gesture made a big difference: handing out f ree lollipops to students at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute .  This small act of kindness not only brightened their day but also supported a larger campaign promoting mental well-being. Our lollipop table for Valentine's Day! Stress on Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day may be a source of anxiety for many teenagers. The pressure to fit in, find a date, or...]]></description><link>https://mindsovermarks.wixsite.com/minds-over-marks/post/love-lollipops-sweet-support-for-students-during-valentine-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e6974e530e682e4394880</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cc08e_05acd7f64e92486cade23ac23e26ef30~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>academianutsmgci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Perfectionism a Good Thing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perfectionism  can feel like a double-edged sword  for high school teens. On one side, it pushes them  to excel academically and socially, where they aim for high-quality work and productivity. On the other hand, it often creates intense pressure  that can harm mental health. Many teens believe they must  achieve flawless grades, flawless appearances, and flawless social lives to be accepted or successful. This belief can lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. So what is perfectionism, and how...]]></description><link>https://mindsovermarks.wixsite.com/minds-over-marks/post/is-perfectionism-a-good-thing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698dbb88e46957565bf43ec0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:17:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cc08e_16810ef480b34d6eae09c858fc139329~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_580,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>academianutsmgci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREATHE &#38; BELIEVE: Good Luck Messages for Exams!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exams can be a stressful time for students, filled with pressure and uncertainty. On January 20th, Minds Over Marks hosted a special event where students came together to create  good luck messages and share exam tips. Our wall of sticky notes! Why Is It Important? We all know what happens when exams are coming up: Cramming  all around the clock, stressing  about what's going to be on the test, calculating grade averages... So our group decided to ask students to  support each other  by...]]></description><link>https://mindsovermarks.wixsite.com/minds-over-marks/post/lucks-for-marks-good-luck-messages-for-exams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fbae8396306036ecaee9c</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cc08e_9574b5b0d2304f6089192237997e6ec5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_678,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marks Over Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Study Productively!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studying for can be overwhelming , especially in high school, as exams become  more challenging. A good mark can raise your grade percentage by 1%!  (Though it's good news, you shouldn't gauge your abilities through marks alone.) Effective studying  isn't about cramming for hours on end . Research shows that information not revisited within  24-48 hours  is likely to be forgotten. This phenomenon is called the forgetting curve . Hermann Ebbinghaus discovered that people forget up to 70% of...]]></description><link>https://mindsovermarks.wixsite.com/minds-over-marks/post/how-to-choose-the-best-nuts-for-your-diet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696af1e26d569d50b18e08e6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:20:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cc08e_f59f4b3f883f43c4996579f10324970f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_547,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marks Over Minds</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>