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Life’s Ups and Downs
There are not many guarantees in life. However, here’s one – life will have both ups and downs. The fallacy that some of us buy into is that the least amount of ‘downs’ is an assurance of a happy life. But that is simply not true. Life isn’t about the number of ups and downs […]
Why Do We Have Problems Setting Boundaries?
You and I have made it to mid-September and for that we deserve a pat on the back. Most likely, you have either started back to school or someone in your household did. Maybe you started a new job or like me, a new exercise program. Regardless, you have most likely added some activity or […]
Balancing Life’s Priorities
Over the years, I have come to realize that multi-tasking and taking on too many duties is a direct contributor to symptoms like increased heartbeat, fatigue, headaches, difficulty with concentration, nausea and sweating. Many times, I mistakenly attributed these physical symptoms with anxiety when in fact they were symptoms of simply not prioritizing my life. […]
Anxiety Takes Away Our Ability to Make Brave Choices
On a sunny morning in July I found myself alone at a local breakfast café. I was early for my scheduled meeting with a new business acquaintance. As I looked out the window at the people going by, some heading to their jobs, others walking their dogs, I wondered to myself, how did we all […]
It’s All In Your Imagination
Sitting in my home office and looking outside my window onto the street below I see the neighbourhood children playing. The boys are practicing their basketball skills, each imagining that they are the next Kawhi Leonard. A group of younger girls are kneeling down together as they draw a colourful game of hopscotch on the […]