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I'm So Thankful
My daughter and I recently returned from a trip to England and even though it was fun and interesting there were so many things that I missed about home. Some...
I'm So Thankful
My daughter and I recently returned from a trip to England and even though it was fun and interesting there were so many things that I missed about home. Some...
Reality Television
Every time you turn on your television you can watch episodes of individuals who are obese, in debt, ill or having relationship difficulties. Often there is a therapist or expert...
Reality Television
Every time you turn on your television you can watch episodes of individuals who are obese, in debt, ill or having relationship difficulties. Often there is a therapist or expert...
Writing Things Down
Often clients tell me that their brains never shut down and because of this, they feel tired, overwhelmed and frustrated. Sometimes their thoughts are about tasks that need to be...
Writing Things Down
Often clients tell me that their brains never shut down and because of this, they feel tired, overwhelmed and frustrated. Sometimes their thoughts are about tasks that need to be...
Graduation Wisdom for All!
In the past month I have been part of four graduation experiences. I noticed that similar advice was offered by the speakers and started thinking that each of us could...
Graduation Wisdom for All!
In the past month I have been part of four graduation experiences. I noticed that similar advice was offered by the speakers and started thinking that each of us could...
Change Your Career - Change Your Life!
My youngest son was manager of a large trucking company. He had been involved in the industry for several years but just didn't think that it was exactly where he...
Change Your Career - Change Your Life!
My youngest son was manager of a large trucking company. He had been involved in the industry for several years but just didn't think that it was exactly where he...
It's Good To Say "No"
So often people agree to do things that they really don't want to do. They may be afraid that if they don't agree, they will not fit in or actually...
It's Good To Say "No"
So often people agree to do things that they really don't want to do. They may be afraid that if they don't agree, they will not fit in or actually...
Have Fun Time As a Goal!
I recently was the guest speaker for the Annual Provincial Convention for Crown Jewels of Canada Society. This organization is the only national non-profit in Canada that is just for...
Have Fun Time As a Goal!
I recently was the guest speaker for the Annual Provincial Convention for Crown Jewels of Canada Society. This organization is the only national non-profit in Canada that is just for...
Simplify Your Life
If you want a measure for how your life is going, begin by taking a good objective look at your environment. Those who are surrounded by clutter and disorganization usually...
Simplify Your Life
If you want a measure for how your life is going, begin by taking a good objective look at your environment. Those who are surrounded by clutter and disorganization usually...
Reach Out!
Did you ever have one of those weeks when everything seemed to go wrong? I hadn't seen my sister for some time and decided to take a week off to...
Reach Out!
Did you ever have one of those weeks when everything seemed to go wrong? I hadn't seen my sister for some time and decided to take a week off to...
No Excuses!
I recently had a client who came to see me after having a rather scary medical warning. She was experiencing stress that showed up in headaches, chest pains and fatigue....
No Excuses!
I recently had a client who came to see me after having a rather scary medical warning. She was experiencing stress that showed up in headaches, chest pains and fatigue....
I Think I'm Going Crazzzzy!
Frequently individuals come to see me and, in a hushed voice say "I think I'm going crazy". After listening to their story I am usually able to identify a significant...
I Think I'm Going Crazzzzy!
Frequently individuals come to see me and, in a hushed voice say "I think I'm going crazy". After listening to their story I am usually able to identify a significant...
What If the One You Love Is Disappearing?
Often I forget things or find myself walking through a room while wondering where I was headed. This isn't anything new. It's been happening for years. But now that I...
What If the One You Love Is Disappearing?
Often I forget things or find myself walking through a room while wondering where I was headed. This isn't anything new. It's been happening for years. But now that I...
It's Time to Blow Snow!
My daughter was so angry! She woke up one morning after one of the biggest snow storms in southern Alberta history and realized that there was absolutely no chance that...
It's Time to Blow Snow!
My daughter was so angry! She woke up one morning after one of the biggest snow storms in southern Alberta history and realized that there was absolutely no chance that...
Your Obituary
I always read the obituaries in the daily newspaper. It amazes me that there are so many wonderful people who I have never met. Some are described as being devoted...
Your Obituary
I always read the obituaries in the daily newspaper. It amazes me that there are so many wonderful people who I have never met. Some are described as being devoted...
Decision Making: The Shadow People
I find it interesting that many people have opinions about how each of us should live our lives and are not hesitant to share them. People who don't have children...
Decision Making: The Shadow People
I find it interesting that many people have opinions about how each of us should live our lives and are not hesitant to share them. People who don't have children...
The Basics
I recently had a very wise junior high school client tell me that she greatly enjoys helping her fellow students with their math. She went on to explain that if...
The Basics
I recently had a very wise junior high school client tell me that she greatly enjoys helping her fellow students with their math. She went on to explain that if...
Cooking Up The Good Life!
I really enjoy watching the Food Channel - especially the shows where chefs compete against each other. They are usually given a number of ingredients that I have never, ever used such...
Cooking Up The Good Life!
I really enjoy watching the Food Channel - especially the shows where chefs compete against each other. They are usually given a number of ingredients that I have never, ever used such...
What Could You Accomplish This Year?
At the beginning of each year may people make resolutions - promises to themselves that they will adopt positive changes but by the middle of February many are either forgotten...
What Could You Accomplish This Year?
At the beginning of each year may people make resolutions - promises to themselves that they will adopt positive changes but by the middle of February many are either forgotten...
Deal With It So Everyone Benefits
In 1967 Barbra Streisand was singing at a Central Park concert in New York when she forgot the words to the song. This was a horrible experience for her as...
Deal With It So Everyone Benefits
In 1967 Barbra Streisand was singing at a Central Park concert in New York when she forgot the words to the song. This was a horrible experience for her as...
Fatigue Management
No matter where you go it seems that people are complaining that they are tired! Some think that this is because we live in a 24 hour world where there...
Fatigue Management
No matter where you go it seems that people are complaining that they are tired! Some think that this is because we live in a 24 hour world where there...