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Ash Kaushik

Ash has more than a decade of experience in technical and creative writing, having majored in English Literature in college. He puts his experience to use as a senior writer and editor, creating engaging and entertaining content for Canadians at Canadian Essence.

8 Everyday Things Canadians Quietly Stopped Spending Money On

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

A lot of Canadian spending habits have changed gradually over the past few years—not through huge lifestyle changes, but through small everyday cutbacks. 1. Cable …

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6 Behaviors That Instantly Reveal Someone Grew Up Before Smartphones

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

You don’t always need someone to say their age—some habits quietly give it away. A lot of everyday behaviors still reflect what life was like …

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8 Tiny Signs Someone Has Become Mentally Exhausted From Modern Life

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Mental exhaustion doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. Often, it appears through small everyday habits that people don’t even realize have changed. 1. Feeling …

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7 Things Canadians Used to Consider Luxuries That Now Feel Completely Normal

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

What once felt like special treats or high-end conveniences has slowly become part of everyday life for many people in Canada. 1. Food Delivery at …

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6 Everyday Skills Younger Canadians Are Learning Much Later Than Previous Generations

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Some everyday skills haven’t disappeared—but they’ve quietly become harder to pick up early because modern life doesn’t naturally teach them anymore. 1. Reading “Unwritten Rules” …

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6 Everyday Frustrations Canadians Deal With So Often They Barely Notice Anymore

May 7, 2026May 4, 2020

Some annoyances don’t feel dramatic anymore—they’ve just become part of daily life. But when you actually stop and look at them, they’re surprisingly consistent. 1. …

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8 Things Canadians Now Do Automatically That Would’ve Felt Weird a Decade Ago

May 4, 2026May 1, 2020

A lot of daily habits have quietly changed over the years—and most people don’t even notice they’re doing things very differently than they used to. …

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7 Everyday Moments Where Canadians Are Choosing Convenience Over “How Things Used to Be Done”

May 4, 2026May 1, 2020

A lot of daily decisions now quietly prioritize ease and speed over older habits—and most people don’t even think twice about it. 1. Skipping Phone …

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8 Everyday Phrases That Quietly Reveal How Different People Think About Money

May 4, 2026May 1, 2020

You don’t always need someone’s bank statement to understand how they feel about money—sometimes it shows up in the small things they say every day. …

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7 Things People Do in Public That Feel Completely Normal Now But Would’ve Felt Weird Years Ago

May 4, 2026May 1, 2020

Public behavior has changed slowly over time—but a lot of it has shifted so much that we barely notice it anymore. 1. Talking on Speakerphone …

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