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“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’” – Alfred Lord Tennyson
The concept of happiness can seem abstract and unrealistic to many people, like some unsustainable heightened state of euphoria, and to others it’s a distant goal on the ‘to do’ list to be achieved one day. However, it doesn’t have to be either of these extremes. More>>>
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“You are very powerful, provided you know how powerful you are.”
-Yogi Bhajan
Confidence is as essential to thriving as water is to hydrating our bodies – we need it to function adequately in every area of our lives. Imagine what your life would look like without it… What kind of people would you attract in it? What kind of efforts would you make? How would you walk or what would your posture look like without it? More>>>
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust
“Is your cup half full or empty?” or “Think positive!” are some of the sayings that many of us have heard, and probably now roll our eyes at, when it comes to hearing about optimism. At the risk of sounding pessimistic, I find phrases like that too fluffy and cliché-like. So, I’m going to try and give it to you straight – without the fluff – about how optimism affects us… More
“We also need to be willing to make room in our lives for the impending birth of our dreams.” – Christine Caine
Many of us try to be organized. It’s no fun living in chaos – messes here, lost items there. Especially frustrating are situations like not being able to find things when heading out the door. It’s stuff many of us go through. But when it gets to the point where it’s in the way of having a functional home or work productivity, chances are it’s also impacting our emotional health and desires… More
“Trust isn’t just essential to relationships; it’s necessary for a happy, meaningful life.” – Joshua Coleman
Trust is a loaded concept that affects pretty much everything we do. It impacts our personal relationships, work and overall ability to function. Without trust, we wouldn’t be able to leave our homes, let alone be successful in our endeavours…. More
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” – Charles Spurgeon
1 in 10 people suffer with anxiety, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. It affects women, men and children – it can affect us all – at different points of life and for various reasons… More
“A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes.” -Mahatma Gandhi
What do you want? It’s a simple question that is easy for some people to answer…money, house, car, relationship… Others may be a little stumped because it’s not something they often ask themselves, or because they’re so focused on what they don’t want… More
“If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality.” – Roopleen
When I was in my mid-twenties (many years ago!), a lady I knew said that one of the most confident people she knew was in the room. As I looked around and asked who, she said me. I was surprised and don’t think I fully understood why she thought so. I knew I was independent and determined – pursing my dream business – but I didn’t relate it to confidence. Now I realize that my determination had to start with believing that I could… More
Many of us have heard about some of the common ways of reducing stress such as through a balanced diet, exercise, leisurely activities and having a good support system. However, having pets isn’t a typical thing that comes to mind in relation to stress… More
