Sweat the Big Stuff

This past Wednesday, we were pelted with a significant amount of snow. I really can’t complain because it’s the end of January and we’ve only had 2 or 3 snow days this season. I live in Ontario so that, to me, is a blessing 😊. Due to the road conditions yesterday,...
3 Ways to Avoid Living with the Pain of Regret

3 Ways to Avoid Living with the Pain of Regret

You’re seated in a red armchair, in a theater, with a large screen in front of you. The tape starts to roll and you realize it’s the movie of your life. Scenes flash before your eyes, stirring memories, and then the screen goes black. How does the movie...
12 Habits that Develop Mental Strength

12 Habits that Develop Mental Strength

Mental strength is often used interchangeably with mental toughness, a term widely used in the world of sports to denote an athlete’s ability to handle difficulties and push themselves to the limits of their endurance. While toughness has its benefits for daily...
The Truth About Stress and How to Cope With It

The Truth About Stress and How to Cope With It

Your life is full of things that vie for your attention – the permanent loop of deadlines to meet; bills to pay; relationships to manage; bellies to fill; rooms to clean; on and on it goes. The demands for your time and attention seem never-ending and, if...
4 Steps to Take Control of Unhelpful Thoughts

4 Steps to Take Control of Unhelpful Thoughts

“She never listens to me.” “I should have gone to the gym today.” “My kids are little brats.” “They must think I’m incompetent.” Have you ever found your mind flirting with thoughts like these? Something happens and, like clockwork, they surface unbidden. They’re...