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Why Work and Career are Important for Mental Health
“Work to become, not to acquire.” – Elbert Hubbard In my first year of graduate school, one of the mandatory courses in the counselling psychology program was career counselling. I remember rolling my eyes when I first heard it was a required course. The reason...
What I Learn From Taking a Day Off
“A vacation helps to relieve stress and boredom, gives us a change of scenery, provides us with adventure, and helps to bring us closer to the people in our lives.” E. S. Woods July 1st is a long weekend here in Canada (Happy Canada Day!). It's also a long...
How Work can Build or Break a Balanced Life
“The wise rest at least as hard as they work.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana The central premise of my book on balanced living is about balancing the different areas of your life to experience more positive emotions and improved emotional health. Spending...
Why Forgiveness and Tolerance are Important in Relationships
"Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon." Nelson Mandela A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on the five qualities that are typically found in healthy, long-lasting relationships, whether these relationships...
Why Work and Love Represents Psychological Health
Here is one way to tell if you’re psychologically healthy. It has to do with whether or not you are able to hold a job – to be reliable, trustworthy, focused – and whether you’re able to have healthy relationships.
One Strategy to Make You More Empathetic in Relationships
Why empathy is important in relationships and how to be more empathetic.
What Boundaries Look Like and Why They’re Important
Different types of boundaries and why they are helpful in our relationships.
Being More Open in Your Relationships
Why and how to be more open in your relationships.
Five Qualities of Healthy Relationships
Qualities of healthy and fulfilling relationships
The Key Ingredient to Having a Happier, Longer Life
There are many qualities and aspects to living a healthier, longer life. But research is proving that relationships are the most important factor.
Three Characteristics of Values, and Why They’re Important
We all have different values, and our values – what we find to be important – change at different times in our life. Here are some characteristics about the values you hold.
How Value Management Helps with Time Management
Time management is all about value management. When you are clear about your values, you have a much better idea of how to spend your time.
