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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why So Many People are Ready to Quit their Jobs, and How You can Avoid Doing the Same
With summer officially upon us, many people are looking forward to having some time off with loved ones and just taking things down a notch with regards to some of their work obligations. But I also know many people who have difficulty limiting their work commitments...
One Reason Why You May Have Felt More Cranky than Usual
We've been dealing with some sweltering temperatures here in Ontario lately. While I've heard my share of people complaining about the heat, I've also heard many people expressing gratitude for the beautiful weather. So, I thought about what life might be like if the...
What You Can Learn from the Bamboo
I enjoy having plants around my home. It helps clean the air, adds colour to any space, and it feels rewarding to take care of something and then watch it grow. While all plants seem to grow differently and at different rates, nothing grows as tall or as...
