Language is a tool. It can be used for healing, empowerment and also harm. You may have heard that our physiology can have an instant effect on our mood. The simple act of standing straight and tall sends a message to our brains telling us that we are confident. In turn, elevating our self esteem! … Continue reading Eliminate these 7 Everyday Words to Improve Your Life & Relationships
It's not news that there is added stress at this time. We all know that. So I'm going to keep the preamble short. During this time of isolation we have to do things differently, in more ways than one. Our social circles, regular hobbies and careers have all had monkey wrenches thrown into their operating … Continue reading Habits to create a strong, resilient mind & body
Our minds are incredibly powerful tools. During these days while we are isolated and challenged by uncertainty and major life changes, our thoughts and mindsets are critically important. Anxiety, fear and overwhelm are widespread. There is a lot being asked of us, individually and as a collective. That's why it's important to take steps to … Continue reading The End of COVID is Just a Thought Away (Guided Meditation Inside)
Coaches are tools for transformation. That’s right – tools! We are not gurus, gods or magicians. Like any other helping profession, we are skilled and trained service providers who help you to problem solve and express your fullest potential. I haven’t met anyone yet who doesn’t have “stuff” they are working on, going through and … Continue reading 5 Powerful Impacts of Life Coaching
It has been long taught to children that 'fairness' is a guiding principle of life. It seems to be in the social consciousness and fabric of our society to teach children to 'be fair'. We place concerted effort in messaging this – “Play fair” “Be fair and share with your friend” “Take turns, it’s only fair” … Continue reading Forget About “Fairness” & Set Yourself Free
I used to think that “other people” had it easier than me. You know, “those people” who seem to have it all – the perfect family, health, successful careers, financial freedom and overall happiness. I imagined that even if “those people” had it hard for a while, at some point they figured “it” out and … Continue reading 5 Steps to Build Resilience and Why it’s Essential
French, French, French! French people, cities, culture, language - I have the strangest relationship with it all. In Grade 9 – age 14 - I gave up all efforts to learn the language of love. My school system made classes optional from Grade 10 onward. I was a straight-A student whose only sluggish mark was … Continue reading This Happens When Life Screams “YES”
Death. What comes to mind when you hear this word? For most, they imagine a single event or perhaps a process or incident leading to a single event such as a terminal illness or car accident. What if I told you that death is something that happens within us regularly? That our society is so … Continue reading Death Isn’t What You Think It Is.
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want one thing or another to be different in their lives. If only I… had the credentials (I think I need), was 5 pounds lighterhad a partnerhad more moneyhad more timehad more followershad a nannyhired a personal assistanthad perfect healthhad the body I dream oflived closer to family... The list … Continue reading One Must-do Step as you Goal Set for 2020
A few days ago, I received a very moving and inspiring Christmas card. On the outside, it offered a very simple message: “Joy” On the inside, it offered a humbling reminder that joy is not a product of our external circumstances - it is rather a state of being that is available to each and … Continue reading Grief, Gratitude & The Secret to Joy