Avoid a side hustle DISASTER
My first business was a side hustle and it was a DISASTER, totally cringe-worthy. I started with all the starry-eyed optimism of someone who had no idea what she was getting into. And it flopped because I made some critical errors: 1. I chose a business I wasn’t...
This blew my mind
If they Hey there single parent. How are you feeling? A little burned out? And do people keep telling you the cure all for it is self-care? Up until this past week, I would have been one of them. Self-care is all the rage right now. And while I still believe self-care...
Take Control during Covid
What can you do in times of uncertainty like this?
You can take control of what’s in your control.
And what’s in your control is what you think, say, feel and do.
As this pandemic stretches on for an indeterminate length of time, you can find peace and comfort in the fact (yes, FACT) that you control your thoughts, your words, your feelings and your actions.
My Mandala Moment
I recently had what I’m calling a “mandala moment” while I was visiting my family in South Central British Columbia last month. For those unfamiliar with mandalas, they are circular works of art found in several Eastern cultures. In spiritual traditions, they are used...
Remembering the essence of you
This photo is the essence of me. It’s one of my favourite photos of myself because it’s a perfect representation of who I am at my core: loud at times, happy, bold, playful, unconcerned with what others think, unafraid to use my voice. My body posture is open, which...
Are you living in harmony with yourself?
Life just feels easier when you make choices that are right for you, doesn't it? When you know what you need and want, and you believe you deserve those things, you are more likely to get them. This isn't to say that you should be selfish and not care at all about...
What image are you projecting to the world?
This week, I learned what image I'm projecting in the world. A few days ago, during an online exchange with a friend, she reflected back to me the values she sees me living. I was shocked at how close she came to naming each of my top 5 values exactly. Two were bang...
What your favourite band has in common with personal values
In our society, the idea of limits is generally frowned upon. Limits = bad. Freedom = good. Just think of how many ads tout the "life without limits." But a limit can actually set you free. I was thinking about this the other day and the idea of an audio limiter came...
Life’s greatest heartbreak
Have you ever done something to please others even though it didn't make you happy? No matter why you make this choice, it's a recipe for disappointment and probably resentment. It's wonderful to help others get what they want; just not by sacrificing what's right for...
Listen for the sound of the genuine in yourself
During a recent yoga class, my teacher shared this quote and it hit me like a ton of bricks: There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear...