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One Step At a Time - Making Change
Years ago, I attended a seminar where Zig Ziglar was the main speaker. I remember his session on goal setting when he talked about how his doctor told him that...
One Step At a Time - Making Change
Years ago, I attended a seminar where Zig Ziglar was the main speaker. I remember his session on goal setting when he talked about how his doctor told him that...
Ideas That Don't Work Well
Sometimes we delude ourselves into thinking that our ideas will lead to happiness and success. There is a popular expression that states, "Insanity is when you do the same things...
Ideas That Don't Work Well
Sometimes we delude ourselves into thinking that our ideas will lead to happiness and success. There is a popular expression that states, "Insanity is when you do the same things...
Retreat, Regroup, Ready
Do you ever get tired of hearing people tell you how busy they are? Often, they declare this along with the idea that they are feeling overwhelmed. Well, busyness and...
Retreat, Regroup, Ready
Do you ever get tired of hearing people tell you how busy they are? Often, they declare this along with the idea that they are feeling overwhelmed. Well, busyness and...
Can you Forgive Yourself?
So many people spend their lives with regret. They worry about the things that they “should have” said or done. Perhaps it is time for you to let go of...
Can you Forgive Yourself?
So many people spend their lives with regret. They worry about the things that they “should have” said or done. Perhaps it is time for you to let go of...
Quest for Connection
It was 1969! Prime Minister Trudeau was our leader. Singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot was topping the charts and Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Free spirits...
Quest for Connection
It was 1969! Prime Minister Trudeau was our leader. Singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot was topping the charts and Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Free spirits...
Getting Stuck in Life
Corb Lund is a western and country singer/songwriter from Alberta. In 2005 he released an album with his song "Truck Got Stuck". Can't help it, I just smile every time...
Getting Stuck in Life
Corb Lund is a western and country singer/songwriter from Alberta. In 2005 he released an album with his song "Truck Got Stuck". Can't help it, I just smile every time...
Establishing Financial Well-being
Credit and debit cards can be deceptive. So many people are upset when the bank and credit card statements arrive, and they have to face reality involving how much they...
Establishing Financial Well-being
Credit and debit cards can be deceptive. So many people are upset when the bank and credit card statements arrive, and they have to face reality involving how much they...
Reputation - How to Keep A Good One
You can spend a whole lifetime building a good reputation and then lose it in a matter of minutes! And often the things that lead to ruin are things that...
Reputation - How to Keep A Good One
You can spend a whole lifetime building a good reputation and then lose it in a matter of minutes! And often the things that lead to ruin are things that...
When to Let Go of Trouble
I have seen over 8,000 clients. That's a lot of people and a lot of different problems. The other day I was wondering what I would tell every single person...
When to Let Go of Trouble
I have seen over 8,000 clients. That's a lot of people and a lot of different problems. The other day I was wondering what I would tell every single person...
Blessings at Thanksgiving
It can be very deceiving to think that we need to have a large bank account and fulfillment of all our hopes and dreams in order to be thankful. The...
Blessings at Thanksgiving
It can be very deceiving to think that we need to have a large bank account and fulfillment of all our hopes and dreams in order to be thankful. The...
Good Choices Bring Success
Earlier this month I was thrilled and honoured to witness my oldest grandchild receive a degree at the CalSouthern Commencement in Costa Mesa. Since then I have been thinking about...
Good Choices Bring Success
Earlier this month I was thrilled and honoured to witness my oldest grandchild receive a degree at the CalSouthern Commencement in Costa Mesa. Since then I have been thinking about...
Transition and Death
September means that it is time to say goodbye to the summer and plan for changes. It is something that we do and expect on an annual basis. Harvest in...
Transition and Death
September means that it is time to say goodbye to the summer and plan for changes. It is something that we do and expect on an annual basis. Harvest in...
Work Smart Rather Than Hard
So many times, I hear individuals tell me that they wished they had done something but didn't, forgot an event or just feel overwhelmed with life! There is good news!...
Work Smart Rather Than Hard
So many times, I hear individuals tell me that they wished they had done something but didn't, forgot an event or just feel overwhelmed with life! There is good news!...
Whatever Happened to the Heroes?
When I grew up, heroes were important! Sometimes the hero would be someone from the movies or television who would protect the vulnerable or accomplish what we thought was the...
Whatever Happened to the Heroes?
When I grew up, heroes were important! Sometimes the hero would be someone from the movies or television who would protect the vulnerable or accomplish what we thought was the...
Home Sweet Home - Making It Lovely
I remember when my father-in law would say that he kissed the step when he returned home from a holiday. Well I didn't do that this month but after returning...
Home Sweet Home - Making It Lovely
I remember when my father-in law would say that he kissed the step when he returned home from a holiday. Well I didn't do that this month but after returning...
Travelling Challenges
I just arrived home from Costa Mesa where my grandson graduated with a degree in marketing. It was quite a crew with Alexander, his parents and his other grandmother attending....
Travelling Challenges
I just arrived home from Costa Mesa where my grandson graduated with a degree in marketing. It was quite a crew with Alexander, his parents and his other grandmother attending....
Dealing With Problems - A Formula
One of my clients recently taught me a formula that she learned years ago from a therapist she was seeing at the time. It has been helpful for her when...
Dealing With Problems - A Formula
One of my clients recently taught me a formula that she learned years ago from a therapist she was seeing at the time. It has been helpful for her when...
What About Your Zone?
Often, we hear athletes talk about how important it is for them to be "in the zone". What they mean is that they have prepared for an event and even...
What About Your Zone?
Often, we hear athletes talk about how important it is for them to be "in the zone". What they mean is that they have prepared for an event and even...
Each of Us Can Make A Difference
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clifton Prince Edward Island (now called New London) in 1874. When she was twenty-one months of age, her mother died of tuberculosis. Her father...
Each of Us Can Make A Difference
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clifton Prince Edward Island (now called New London) in 1874. When she was twenty-one months of age, her mother died of tuberculosis. Her father...
Living Without Labels or Roles
When I moved to Medicine Hat, I didn't know anyone, and people didn't know me. I would watch Community Television and read the local newspaper on a regular basis so...
Living Without Labels or Roles
When I moved to Medicine Hat, I didn't know anyone, and people didn't know me. I would watch Community Television and read the local newspaper on a regular basis so...