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Anxious about Climate Change? Here are a Few Thoughts on It

Anxious about Climate Change? Here are a Few Thoughts on It

Over the last few weeks, nature has been humbling all of us. Regardless of how powerful, resourceful, and prepared we think we might be for a natural disaster, recent examples from around the world prove that we should never underestimate the power of nature.  ...

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What I Thought About on September 30th

What I Thought About on September 30th

This past week on September 30th, Canadians marked the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.   The day is also informally known as Orange Shirt Day, where people wear orange shirts to remind themselves of the tragedies and suffering that...

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5 Observations from the Queen’s Funeral

5 Observations from the Queen’s Funeral

Death is a part of life. And no matter how prepared you are for someone's death, you are never ready for it. All the best laid out funeral plans can never prepare you for the emotion of losing a loved one.   Before her death, Queen Elizabeth II had approved of...

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Power Hour: My newest habit

Power Hour: My newest habit

September always makes me think of change.   The change that happens when returning to school symbolizes the end of summer. There's also a change in weather, reflecting the change in seasons. Television shows often air new episodes in September, and many...

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Strategies for Coping with Change and Transitions

Strategies for Coping with Change and Transitions

Last week, I found myself reminiscing back on my "first day of school" experiences.   The start of a new school year always left me with mixed emotions. A part of me was excited because it represented the start of something new and challenging. But it also meant...

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Proof that Thinking is More Fun than you Think

Proof that Thinking is More Fun than you Think

Now that the summer is quickly coming to an end, I find myself reflecting on some of the moments that stood out for me - moments when I felt balanced; when I felt like things were just perfect.   Looking back, some of those perfect moments happened when I just...

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Two Strategies for Making Tough Choices

Two Strategies for Making Tough Choices

It’s very stressful to make an important decision. And if you’re already in a state of anxiety, the decision-making process can be even more difficult because you’re afraid of making the wrong choice! Last week, I wrote about Serena Williams’ decision to retire. She...

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What I’m Learning from Serena Williams

What I’m Learning from Serena Williams

She is arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time. Thirty-nine Grand Slam titles (23 singles titles, 14 doubles titles, and two mixed doubles titles), four Olympic gold medals, and over $94.5 million in career prize money — more than any other female athlete....

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The 3 P’s that Lead to Pessimism

The 3 P’s that Lead to Pessimism

I’ve always considered myself an optimist – I look at the glass as half full.   But like everyone else, I go through periods where I lose confidence, feel stressed and anxious, and start doubting myself...and the glass seems empty again.   During those low...

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One Technique for Overcoming Feelings of Helplessness

One Technique for Overcoming Feelings of Helplessness

For all of us, the years between 2020 and 2022 were challenging. But while some made it through the pandemic with only minor adjustments, many others struggled in more ways than one.   For those who struggled greatly, the pandemic only amplified their feelings...

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Why Some of Us Always Feel Helpless and Stuck

Why Some of Us Always Feel Helpless and Stuck

In my last post, I wrote about how we sometimes feel stuck at one or several moments in life and in many different areas (e.g., career, hobbies, spiritual journey, relationships).   But while some people can work through this feeling of 'stuckness,' many will...

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How I Try to Get Unstuck

How I Try to Get Unstuck

Although I typically have a few topics in mind that I can write about, sometimes I get to a point where I feel stuck.   That's what I felt when I sat down to write this post.     Having Different Things on Your Mind If you're one of my clients, you'll...

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