How to calm your risk management department

How to calm your risk management department

I woke up with a feeling of dread at 3:30 this morning. I was convinced I was doing everything wrong and failure was coming for me. All my flaws and mistakes are surely going to catch up with me and wreak havoc, I thought. Panic, rumination, worry… “Breathe, Carmel....
Why 2022 is all about SNOWSHOES

Why 2022 is all about SNOWSHOES

My word for 2022 is SNOWSHOES. I admit that it’s a bit unconventional and I’m sure it’s made you tilt your head to one side or raise an eyebrow or two. But I assure you that it’s the best possible word for 2022…for me. In the final days of 2021, Vancouver Island...
Drop the drama in your life

Drop the drama in your life

Is relationship drama making your life more difficult and stressful than it has to be? If you’re going through a contentious divorce, a custody battle or have an on-going difficult relationship with your child’s other parent, minimizing the drama in your life can seem...
Improve your co-parenting relationship

Improve your co-parenting relationship

Are you spending time and energy fighting against the frustrating behaviours of your child’s other parent? It’s draining, isn’t it? And it really doesn’t get you anywhere either. They don’t change and you’re left desperately wishing they would wake up one day and...
You can do hard things

You can do hard things

You are absolutely amazing. Just by virtue of being a single parent, you have proven that you can do hard things. Now, you might be muttering under your breath, “I don’t have a choice.” But you do. You could just walk away. People do it. But not you. You choose to do...
How to make this year different from last year

How to make this year different from last year

I used to storm into each new year with the hyped up optimism only the young and naive can bring. By the time Dec. 31 rolled around, I would be chomping at the bit for that clock to strike midnight and mark a fresh start. I’m not sure why I did this because I never...