Capturing Gratitude When I went to write to you today, I was captured by how “bogged down” so many of the people I speak to feel. How overrun with responsibilities and how actively we seem to be running around like small ants in a colony – always VERY BUSY! Our culture reveres busy-ness and scolds …
WHY DOESN’T MY BRAIN SEEM TO FUNCTION WHEN I AM STRESSED? Understanding the neuroscience of stress and how it affects our brain. So here is something you may not know about me: I LOVE neuroscience. I dream of one day becoming a Neuroscientist or continuing my studies to become a Neuropsychologist because I absolutely LOVE …
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The short answer is, start now with the end in mind. This question talks right to my heart. See, in the not-too-distant past, my beloved mother left her body. She was and is, my best friend (asides from my partner). She illustrated beautifully how to hold the relationship with her children in such a way to …
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So let’s talk this through… so here is the thing: As humans we started out as cave dwellers. We were living in line with the seasons and the natural light. We would sleep when the sun went down and we would wake when the sun came up. We would gather and hunt when the seasons …
This weekend passed, I learned that it really is true – whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you will always be right. The way I learned this lesson in practice was on the road as I was completing the Gold Coast Half Marathon. Yep. I did it. I completed it! …
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Have you noticed the difference between being busy versus being productive? Sometimes it is possible to be really busy but not actually effective or productive. It sounds a bit weird right? But it is true. It is kind of like spending hours and hours scrolling the internet. Technically some might say they are busy in …
Today we are talking about: Being in the here and now not stuck in “when…” and “how…” So that description above was me on a Sunday morning a few weeks ago. I decided to check out a new massage place that had recently opened up in my neighborhood. I had looked forward to this massage …
Today we are talking about: How to lean in after conflict So you know what it is like: It may have been a fight with a partner or a conflict with a friend. It may be a rupture with a work colleague or a neighbor. You started out with all the best intentions. You started …
Labour day came and I was ready for it. Albeit it was a week before the due date but nevertheless, I was pretty ready.I had a natural birth planned out, yes it was to be in the hospital but I had my hospital bag fully stacked with all the lovely things. I had lavender to …
So there is a hell of a lot to get done. The to do list is unrelenting. Lots of big stuff happening and lots of feelings about it. Shouldn’t your partner/friend/colleague “just know” how you feel. “Isn’t it obvious!?” “Wouldn’t they feel the same way if it was them?” Today we are talking about:Why do …
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