I wrote this years ago after my younger brother died, and I feel compelled to share it now in the wake of the bus accident in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, near my hometown, which took the lives of 15 young hockey players. I hope you find it helpful. Please feel free to share with friends. On Grieving … Read more
I made myself just one resolution for 2018, to be happier. I chose this goal because research by Shawn Achor (author of The Happiness Advantage) has found that happy people experience: 23% reduction in stress 31% increase in productivity 39% better health 34% more positive social interaction Little did I realise that setting a goal of … Read more
The holidays are supposed to be a fun, relaxing time to connect with loved ones. A time of joy and ease. Isn’t that the whole spirit of the season? These days, more often than not, the holidays can be super stressful. Rather than relaxing around the tree with friends and family, we end up running from a … Read more
Every day there is another news story that devastates me. Fires and floods, hurricanes and earthquakes, and more recently – senseless, heartbreaking destruction of the human variety. How can we live every day in this world that breaks our hearts? In a world that has become increasingly unstable and frightening, how do we let our … Read more
I am a woman who looks back on life with very few regrets. Want to know how I did it? The simple answer is I said yes more than I said no. Open up to what life offers you and even if you’re feeling a bit nervous, say yes. When you say yes more than … Read more
Wherever you go around this time of year, Mother’s Day is front and centre – on Facebook everyone is posting about Mother’s Day and the ads, on Facebook, TV, or at the mall, are all reminding you to get your mom something special. Try as we may, it’s hard to escape all the feelings Mother’s Day … Read more
May 1-7 is Mental Health Week in Canada and all of May is Mental Health Month in the US so I thought I’d focus this week’s post on stress reduction. I can’t think of anything more crucial to the good life than our mental health – it influences our perspective on everything. Here are ten stress management … Read more