Big Stuff happens. They happen to ALL of us! What do you do when you hit a wall with one of life’s BIG Stuff events? What could you do, when you feel overwhelmed? Who do you connect with? When? When Big Stuff Strikes Trigger Warning: For some this column could contain trigger words or phrases. First, there is … Read More
Resilient. Would you say that you are a resilient person? Consider having a set of skills that could enhance your quality of life. Imagine the ability to be happier, healthier and safer. Having been challenged by: a concussion chronic illness two bouts of cancer, and a life-threatening medical procedure that failed As a result, I … Read More
“Can’t. I can’t. I really can’t!” Today, I am sharing and challenging you to consider how does stress and anxiety impact you? For some of us, it breaks our concentration and for some, it makes us grumpy. Stress and anxiety can impact our health and for some, it interrupts sleep. Then there are those for … Read More
It is a daily exercise this nurturing a positive mindset. Developing confidence in your ability to solve problems and trusting your instincts helps build your resilience. In that famous quote by Stephen Covey, he asked: “What have you done to sharpen the Saw?” Sharpening Your Mind He meant how have you developed your problem-solving skills? Have … Read More
A Definition Instant gratification – what does it mean. Let us start there. According to Positive Psychology, “Instant (or immediate) gratification is a term that refers to the temptation, and resulting tendency, to forego a future benefit in order to obtain a less rewarding but more immediate benefit.” Instant Gratification Or A Life That Matters We live … Read More
Lifetime lessons are taught daily but often we do not recognise them at the moment. This was written several years ago but bears repeating at this time. Lessons That Have Served A Lifetime The intensity of our conversation was and is still a very positive experience. I can remember talking with my Mom (she was … Read More
Transforming lives, that is the topic of our conversation today. So, let me share a story. An Abundance Of Energy My Dad shared a conversation from his youth with me that I have reflected on for many years. It still sits on top of mind for me. He first shared it with me when I … Read More
How to bounce back when life throws you down? Do you know how? Resiliency is starting to get more and more attention. Personal resilience helps us stay healthier, get better in school, have happier relationships, experience more joy and do better in our jobs. Family resilience also offers that and makes for better neighbours and … Read More
Motivational Monday is a popular hashtag and we are using it today to share one of my life’s big stuff moments. How One Event Changes My Life Well, it has been many years since this happened to me. Yet almost every day I approach almost every situation from the lessons learned from that life-altering event. … Read More
How can you be happy? Seriously? Several times during my often frightening challenges with two bouts of cancer, multiple treatments and life-saving midnight surgery, I would get that question. How Can You Be Happy? Those were very intense times. I still have the gift of 77 medical clips and several large scars that help to … Read More
