So the new year is underway and despite the fact that you very consciously did NOT make any New Year’s resolutions, you find yourself pondering that perhaps you should have. You’re not alone. Even though you have in years past resolved to lose weight, exercise more, take up painting, travel the world, write the perfect […]
What motivates your relationship style? The Ashley Madison website has certainly been a catalyst for some pretty interesting conversations on fidelity of late. Is monogamy dead or is it a question of what is acceptable in your own personal relationship? There are those who certainly believe in monogamy above all else – physical and emotional […]
Coping with anger is an important skill, especially when you have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Individuals with PTSD may experience high levels of anger and, as a result, they may be more likely to experience arguments and conflicts with others. In some cases, violent behavior may also result. Therefore, it’s important for people with […]
Have you ever wished you had an invisible Armour or a super hero cape that could protect you from disappointments, pressures, cost-cutting measures, conflict and discontent? A recent note from a client actually summed it up for me: “I am waiting for a miracle – the Tooth Fairy or someone to come and rescue me”. […]
It’s Friday and I felt like we all might be in the mood for something amusing just in time for the weekend. So…. a blog post from the conversations with my daughter, Kezia. Have a great chuckle and a good weekend everyone. My husband is French and I am English, as you may have guessed. […]
We can’t control all of the problems and irritations that come up during the day. We can control our attitude and how we react to the situation, remember: you need to be happy with the reflection in the mirror. Tips on staying positive: Rearrange or redecorate your workspace View negative situations as a training session […]
Professional investigators, like journalists, police detectives and doctors, try to get as many perspectives on situations as possible before taking action (Policemen use eyewitnesses, Doctors use exams and tests, scientific studies use large sample sizes). They know that human perception, including their own, is highly fallible and biased by many factors. The only way to […]
Sunday morning I jumped on a radio spot with the famous Stephanie Staples and her Your Life Unlimited Radio show. We talked about so many fun things – from winter tires to navigating your life successfully (and my book – Life Under the Limbo Bar). If you think you might want to know how these […]
Thomas Edison was known to have said that “Nearly everyone who develops an idea works at it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then gets discouraged. Sadly, that’s not the place to become discouraged.” Look around you. Everything you see that has been made by human beings started out as an idea. […]
I am so excited to be joining Stephanie Staples of Your Life unlimited Radio Show (www.YourLifeUnlimited.ca) on Sunday, January 25th. Stephanie Staples was voted 2014s Manitoba Entrepreuner of the Year. Stephanie is a powerful and inspirational speaker who believes you should stop waiting for a better time to live Your Life, Unlimited – the best […]
Well we are half way through January and I wonder how many of us are still trying to figure out what the new year resolution should be and how many have already lost faith in the ones they set for themselves. I have recently been chatting with bewildered and fatigued colleagues who are re-evaluating the […]
After witnessing a woman in the London Drugs store snarl her way through 3 staff members, it occurred to me that perhaps a few tips for reducing stress this holiday season might be in order. If you are struggling with the ease and flow of the holiday season, know that you are not alone. As […]