by Kara L | Oct 25, 2026 | Emotions, Lifestyle, Thinking
“Ideas that are unexpressed become unthought, and finally, unthinkable.” – Elizabeth Noelle-Neumann Over the next couple of weeks, many Canadian provinces will hold municipal by-elections. Coincidentally, the United States is also holding...
by Kara L | Oct 11, 2026 | Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Relationships, Thinking
“To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.” – Dr. Seuss As September rolls around, I always notice a distinct shift in the people I work with, as well as among my friends and colleagues. Stress levels spike...
by Richard Amaral | Jan 18, 2026 | Stress, Thinking
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John C. Maxwell Every January, there is a specific kind of electricity in the air. It’s that “spirit of change” we all talk about. But let’s be honest: while messages tell us to...
by Richard Amaral | Mar 23, 2025 | Anxiety, Change, Thinking
“Fear is often our immediate response to uncertainty. There’s nothing wrong with experiencing fear. They key is not to get stuck in it.” – Gabrielle Bernstein Whether you live in Canada, the US, or any other part of the world,...
by Richard Amaral | Jun 15, 2024 | Thinking
“People who think too much before they act don’t act too much.” – Jimmy Buffet In the “Acknowledgement” section of The Promise Wheel, I mention that my book took me close to 10 years to complete. One reason it took me that...
by Richard Amaral | Nov 18, 2023 | Mental Health, Thinking
“Choose to be optimistic. It feels better.” – Dali Lama Challenges, arguments, and bumps throughout the day happen to all of us. Even though your days and weeks might have numerous positive (or neutral) experiences, challenging moments that...
