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No Assumptions!
When someone who you care about is doing things that are annoying and appears to be disrespectful, don’t assume that they don’t love you! There might be something else going...
No Assumptions!
When someone who you care about is doing things that are annoying and appears to be disrespectful, don’t assume that they don’t love you! There might be something else going...
Finding Balance
Often, I hear people tell me that they wish they could find balance for their life. That could mean a number of things. Perhaps some would include establishing a routine...
Finding Balance
Often, I hear people tell me that they wish they could find balance for their life. That could mean a number of things. Perhaps some would include establishing a routine...
Timing
As a child I remember people talking about how you had to have the crop in the ground by May 10th but bedding plants weren’t put out until the Victoria...
Timing
As a child I remember people talking about how you had to have the crop in the ground by May 10th but bedding plants weren’t put out until the Victoria...
Let It Go!
I am often surprised when a person makes a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense. S/he might say things like “I am not very smart” or “I am ugly”...
Let It Go!
I am often surprised when a person makes a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense. S/he might say things like “I am not very smart” or “I am ugly”...
Dealing with Tigers
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: Run away...
Dealing with Tigers
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: Run away...
Teach People How To Treat You
Over the years I have had so many people tell me that they don't like the way that they are disrespected, ignored or abused often by their own family members....
Teach People How To Treat You
Over the years I have had so many people tell me that they don't like the way that they are disrespected, ignored or abused often by their own family members....
Gifts and Skills
Draw a circle on a piece of paper. Inside that circle write two or three things that you are gifted at doing. These will be things that people have told...
Gifts and Skills
Draw a circle on a piece of paper. Inside that circle write two or three things that you are gifted at doing. These will be things that people have told...
The Christmas Party
It is exciting! You have a new outfit and had taken extra care to make sure you are all "spiffed up". You are looking your very best. Just a little...
The Christmas Party
It is exciting! You have a new outfit and had taken extra care to make sure you are all "spiffed up". You are looking your very best. Just a little...
Work-Care Balance
It was one of those crazy weeks where you wonder how on earth you are going to get everything done. I had just returned from my grandson's graduation in Saskatoon,...
Work-Care Balance
It was one of those crazy weeks where you wonder how on earth you are going to get everything done. I had just returned from my grandson's graduation in Saskatoon,...
Lies or Truth - You Decide!
It can be so hard to understand why people tell lies - especially when it seems obvious that they are lying and will be "caught". I remember once when parents...
Lies or Truth - You Decide!
It can be so hard to understand why people tell lies - especially when it seems obvious that they are lying and will be "caught". I remember once when parents...
Four Different Techniques To Deal With Life
Frequently I help clients to learn about four different ways of approaching life and how each of these either helps the individual or slows their progress. Following are summaries of...
Four Different Techniques To Deal With Life
Frequently I help clients to learn about four different ways of approaching life and how each of these either helps the individual or slows their progress. Following are summaries of...
New Year's Resolutions - How Are You Doing With...
At the beginning of each year, individuals often follow the tradition of declaring resolutions. Some may state that they plan to lose weight, save money, travel, quit smoking or resolve a...
New Year's Resolutions - How Are You Doing With...
At the beginning of each year, individuals often follow the tradition of declaring resolutions. Some may state that they plan to lose weight, save money, travel, quit smoking or resolve a...
New Year - Tips For Doing Well in the Next Twel...
The economy, weather patterns, and health risks can find us standing at the beginning of a new year with fear. One of the keys to turning fear into hope involves...
New Year - Tips For Doing Well in the Next Twel...
The economy, weather patterns, and health risks can find us standing at the beginning of a new year with fear. One of the keys to turning fear into hope involves...
Four Steps to Help You With Any Situation Or Pr...
When people say "I want to change" they often don't know where to begin. This article outlines the steps to deal with any problem or situation. 1. Awareness - The...
Four Steps to Help You With Any Situation Or Pr...
When people say "I want to change" they often don't know where to begin. This article outlines the steps to deal with any problem or situation. 1. Awareness - The...
Is There Hope When You Feel Like You Are Living...
Financial problems, unemployment, economic cycles, relationship problems or losses might be surrounding you. Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you invest most of your time and energy into worrying? How...
Is There Hope When You Feel Like You Are Living...
Financial problems, unemployment, economic cycles, relationship problems or losses might be surrounding you. Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you invest most of your time and energy into worrying? How...
Problem-Solving - How Do You Eat an Elephant?
One bite at a time! Life can pile up on us and all of a sudden we are facing what appears to be overwhelming tasks. The house is a...
Problem-Solving - How Do You Eat an Elephant?
One bite at a time! Life can pile up on us and all of a sudden we are facing what appears to be overwhelming tasks. The house is a...
What Things Are 100% Preventable in This World?
So often we hear comments like "It couldn't be helped" or "It wasn't my fault. Blaming others and dodging responsibility are stances that are rampant in today's society. The other...
What Things Are 100% Preventable in This World?
So often we hear comments like "It couldn't be helped" or "It wasn't my fault. Blaming others and dodging responsibility are stances that are rampant in today's society. The other...
Fear - How to Confront and Kill it So That You ...
One of the most damaging and limiting things in life is fear. Every week clients tell me about how they are restricted or stopped by things that they think present...
Fear - How to Confront and Kill it So That You ...
One of the most damaging and limiting things in life is fear. Every week clients tell me about how they are restricted or stopped by things that they think present...
Problem-Solving - What Are Your Options?
Do you have a problem with another person that you cannot solve? There are several options that you might try: Do nothing - Many times individuals decide that they are afraid...
Problem-Solving - What Are Your Options?
Do you have a problem with another person that you cannot solve? There are several options that you might try: Do nothing - Many times individuals decide that they are afraid...