When I first heard about the importance of deciding on and defining your values, I thought it was silly. Don’t we all have the same values? Be kind, be honest, help others…basically be a good person. After further reading and discussions with my psychologist, however, I began to discover the value in…er, well…defining your values.
Extroverted? Here’s Some Tips on How to Be Quiet and Reflective
This slightly tongue-in-cheek article was inspired by a tweet from @tomandlorenzo and is dedicated to all those introverts who have been led to believe there is something wrong with them.
How I’m (Finally) Breaking Free of My Social Media Addiction
I’ve been trying for quite awhile to decrease my social media use but always found that the commonly offered solutions didn’t work for my lifestyle.
How A No-Spend-Month Changed My Life
I honestly expected this month to be more difficult than it was, but it was a wonderful experience that taught us so much!
How to Make Pink Shirt Day Really Matter
Tomorrow is pink shirt day. A lot of good can potentially come from tomorrow. But a “movement” without action means nothing.
Walking the Walk
If we can really and truly show up, today and everyday, that is when initiatives like Bell’s Let’s Talk Day will be more than simple talk.
Why I Don’t Have An “Every Damn Day” List
Some days life happens and missing a day of something isn’t going to throw you off the rails, but it can sure feel like it when you’ve lost your hard earned streak and have to start back at zero!
You Deserve What YOU Need
I don’t get to decide for others what they find relaxing, just like they don’t get to decide for me. I don’t get to decide if it’s the “wrong” way to relax and I don’t get to force them to relax in “my” way.
My Christmas Gift to You
I’ve created for you a 12 day Self Care Advent Calendar that will take you through an activity each day AND help you build your own self care kit that you can use after the season is done.
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