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Writing: Lessons Found in Life
Don’t Run Away… Run Towards Something
Yesterday I was having a conversation with one of my colleagues about circumstances in her life and all the changes that we are currently going through in the world around us (As I write this blog post, we are in week 8 of the global lock down due to COVID-19). We...
Dear Mind, Where Are You?
The mind is a powerful being. It’s supernatural. Think about the mind. Now take a minute and realize that you’re using your mind to think about your mind. Weird, right? How does it work? I mean, there’s an abundance of science...
The Truth About Grief
“Grief is nothing but a painful waiting, a horrible patience. Grief cannot be torn down or scaled or overcome or outsmarted. It can only be outlasted. Survival is surrender to the brick wall.” ~ Glennon Doyle Melton from the book “Love Warrior” This January marked the...
Desk Stretches
https://youtu.be/wMeOUXOlfSY Liv Fitness: Shirley Suk Van Egmondwww.livfitness.cawww.facebook.com/LiVPersonalTrainingStudio Shirley Van Egmond is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Personal Trainer since 2000. Her mission is to help busy women learn simple...
So You Don’t Know Everything…
I wouldn’t say I’m a know-it-all, but I often have difficulty asking for help, preferring to research and find things out for myself. This isn’t always the best way to find out the correct information. (Do as I say, not as I do I guess?) We live in a world where...
A Successful Marriage…
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, with the same person”~Mignon McLaughlin The first time I heard this quote, I felt a great sense of relief! My husband and I had been married for just over seven years and we were experiencing what you...
Office Life
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Mindfulness for Grief
No More Resolutions!
For years I jumped on the countdown train on December 31st and did what every respectable adult did; I made New Year’s resolutions! I made them on the eve of a brand new year, and I usually broke them as the middle of January approached. I couldn’t just name ONE thing...
4 Steps to the Perfect Financial Selfie
When was the last time you examined your finances? Like, really took a look to see if you were on track to your goals? In this world of so much comparison to others, the convoluted lives that are portrayed on social media, the over-indulgence, instant gratification...
THE FESTIVE 5 TIPS TO AVOIDING HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN
THE FESTIVE 5 TIPS TO AVOIDING HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN There’s something about Christmas time! Family, friends, food and frenzy! Amongst it all do you find yourself gaining weight, feeling stiff, bloated, tired and asking yourself, “What if through this Christmas season,...
Grief for Adults
A family tradition, familiar food or holiday scent may trigger feelings of loss or memories of your loved one, bringing added grief and a desire to escape until the holiday season is over. But experts advise it’s better to accept—not avoid—these emotions, as a way of...
Riding the Waves of Change
A large part of the Warrior You Workshops that I lead is about learning to dig deep within yourself and believing that you have the strength to accomplish your goals, overcome your obstacles and live as your true self. For me, this was an uphill battle from childhood....
What can I say to a friend who is dying?
It’s normal to feel anxious about visiting someone who is dying. Our society discourages talk about death, dying and illness, and few of us have much experience with it. It’s important to remember that even though your friend is dying, she’s still the same person...
The Warrior Within
Warrior Wednesday! There are some mornings when I wake up and I feel like a complete fake. I look in the mirror and I get these anxious feelings in my gut that maybe I’m not good enough to run a business, maybe I’m too different to help others accomplish their...
Remembering Shane
This is a memory board of my son, Shane. He died in a car accident, at the age of 23, on July 4th of 2017. He was a good son, sweet and kind with a great smile. His death left a permanent scar on my heart. To help me with the grieving...
Essential Oils, Memory + Emotions
What is the strongest memory of a smell that you can recall instantly? Perhaps it’s your Grandmother’s hand lotion, or your dad’s favorite recipe. Our experience demonstrates that scents are powerful anchors in our memory, with the ability to transport us instantly...
When Death is Near
In the final phase of progressive life-limiting illness, patients and families face changes, challenges and choices that are unfamiliar and can seem overwhelming. This article offers information about what might be expected as death nears. When a death is expected to...
One Life to Live
Vanessa Shannon – Funeral Preplanner As a Funeral Preplanner, I meet with diverse families every week who realize the significance of preplanning. My job as a funeral and insurance professional is to educate on all the options available. Based on the food for thought...
Understanding Amended Caregiver Tax Credits
If you care for and support a family member, the former system provides three tax credits: the infirm dependant credit, the caregiver credit, and the family credit, all intended to compensate you for part of the non-discretionary, out-of-pocket expenses. Infirm...