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Letting Go
We live in a society that is determined to accumulate and hold on. Often I think about a old country song called “The Gambler” in which Kenny Rogers sings: “You...
Letting Go
We live in a society that is determined to accumulate and hold on. Often I think about a old country song called “The Gambler” in which Kenny Rogers sings: “You...
The Recipe of Life!
I love domestic activities and cooking is one of my favourite interests. Years ago, I remember hearing talk show host David Letterman explain the difference between cooking and baking. He...
The Recipe of Life!
I love domestic activities and cooking is one of my favourite interests. Years ago, I remember hearing talk show host David Letterman explain the difference between cooking and baking. He...
How High Can You Go?
When we stand at the beginning of a new year, we often think about setting goals or making resolutions. Unfortunately, motivation can quickly wane. Those who seem determined to get...
How High Can You Go?
When we stand at the beginning of a new year, we often think about setting goals or making resolutions. Unfortunately, motivation can quickly wane. Those who seem determined to get...
Are You Happy or Needy?
Over the summer I have been taking some professional development courses on defectiveness and relationships. I always try to choose topics that will give me more insight and strategies to...
Are You Happy or Needy?
Over the summer I have been taking some professional development courses on defectiveness and relationships. I always try to choose topics that will give me more insight and strategies to...
Barriers to Reaching Goals
Often, I hear people state that they have set goals and worked towards them for a period of time only to give up completely. There can be several reasons for...
Barriers to Reaching Goals
Often, I hear people state that they have set goals and worked towards them for a period of time only to give up completely. There can be several reasons for...
Assessment
As a psychologist I need to always try to figure out how to help people. This begins with having a clear understanding of what they are struggling with, their goals...
Assessment
As a psychologist I need to always try to figure out how to help people. This begins with having a clear understanding of what they are struggling with, their goals...
Give Peach a Chance
Have you ever felt so angry that you lost sleep? Perhaps you actually threw a temper tantrum that afterwards left you with feelings of embarrassment. Are other people avoiding you...
Give Peach a Chance
Have you ever felt so angry that you lost sleep? Perhaps you actually threw a temper tantrum that afterwards left you with feelings of embarrassment. Are other people avoiding you...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
Movement
This week I was thinking about the importance of being active. For my birthday, last August I purchased a new car. There are only 1000 kilometers on it because I...
Movement
This week I was thinking about the importance of being active. For my birthday, last August I purchased a new car. There are only 1000 kilometers on it because I...
Change and Rest
There is an old adage that claims “A change is a good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a...
Change and Rest
There is an old adage that claims “A change is a good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a...
Motivation
Have you ever tried to push a rock towards the edge of a cliff? Before you begin, you might actually think that the task is impossible. In fact, at times...
Motivation
Have you ever tried to push a rock towards the edge of a cliff? Before you begin, you might actually think that the task is impossible. In fact, at times...
Chaos or Calm
Well, we have made it to spring! Finally! And the Income Tax deadlines are done so we should be able to just enjoy today and tomorrow Unfortunately, however, some people...
Chaos or Calm
Well, we have made it to spring! Finally! And the Income Tax deadlines are done so we should be able to just enjoy today and tomorrow Unfortunately, however, some people...
Time Marches On
When I was in high school in the 1960s, I was the newspaper correspondent for the Indian Head News. I remember entering the news office for the first time and...
Time Marches On
When I was in high school in the 1960s, I was the newspaper correspondent for the Indian Head News. I remember entering the news office for the first time and...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. Even though the song was very short, there...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. Even though the song was very short, there...
The Mind/Body Connection
When I was young our family used to love to go to Katepwa Lake for holidays. My uncle had a beautiful boat with a sixty-horsepower motor and all my cousins...
The Mind/Body Connection
When I was young our family used to love to go to Katepwa Lake for holidays. My uncle had a beautiful boat with a sixty-horsepower motor and all my cousins...
Focus to Reach Goals
I have a client who faithfully goes to the gym three times a week. He told me that he is surprised at the lack of focus of others who are...
Focus to Reach Goals
I have a client who faithfully goes to the gym three times a week. He told me that he is surprised at the lack of focus of others who are...
Set Small Goals
Five years ago, my youngest son, Mark, was managing a large trucking company in Saskatoon. The work was demanding. He didn't think he was in a career. Because of his...
Set Small Goals
Five years ago, my youngest son, Mark, was managing a large trucking company in Saskatoon. The work was demanding. He didn't think he was in a career. Because of his...
Get Started Right
January is a time when many individuals set goals and decide to make changes that will improve their lives. Unfortunately, by February their plans are often abandoned long before success...
Get Started Right
January is a time when many individuals set goals and decide to make changes that will improve their lives. Unfortunately, by February their plans are often abandoned long before success...
Get 'Er Done!
We are several weeks into the new year and I am wondering how you are doing with your resolutions... Hopefully you have written down the goals and are working towards...
Get 'Er Done!
We are several weeks into the new year and I am wondering how you are doing with your resolutions... Hopefully you have written down the goals and are working towards...
How Long Does It Take to Clean A Toilet?
When I ask this question, I get a very wide range of responses. Some people quickly state "A couple of minutes". Others, who obviously do not have a lot of...
How Long Does It Take to Clean A Toilet?
When I ask this question, I get a very wide range of responses. Some people quickly state "A couple of minutes". Others, who obviously do not have a lot of...