You know that feeling. You're trying to do something, and it seems like you are being prevented at every turn. As you try different things, new obstacles keep coming up. You feel like taking an innocent electric guitar and smashing it really loudly. You start feeling hot and bothered, your kids and spouse take cover, … Continue reading How to Deal with Frustration
How to Be Successful
I'll bet that caption got your attention! We all want to be successful, however we define success. Somebody asked me the other day how to become successful, and I thought I would share my answer with you. I've watched many interviews with successful people (defined as those who achieved their goal - whether it was … Continue reading How to Be Successful
3 Ways to Become Happier
The other day I had the privilege of watching a video by Ray Higdon, with his friend Brady Young, on the subject of becoming a happier person. Their ideas really resonated with me, and I wanted to share a few of them with you. 1. Don't sweat the small stuff. This is not a new idea, obviously, … Continue reading 3 Ways to Become Happier
Celebrate Your Achievements!
One thing I've noticed about a lot of people, especially women, is that they don't give themselves sufficient credit for the good things they do. They are happy to give other people credit, and build other people up, but when it comes to themselves, they are the harshest critics of all. You wouldn't let anyone … Continue reading Celebrate Your Achievements!
On the Road
By the time you read this, my family and I will have been on the road between Winnipeg and Victoria, BC, for a few days. No worries, we've left a soldier in charge of our home. Travel always makes me contemplative, especially long road trips. This is probably the longest road trip we have ever … Continue reading On the Road
How to Survive Haters on the Internet
Have you ever encountered haters on the Internet? You know, those negative people who feel that it is incumbent upon them to tell you everything you are doing wrong, especially online. It can feel like a blow to the stomach, especially if you know them, or if you have really put your heart and soul … Continue reading How to Survive Haters on the Internet
Have You Forgotten Your Dreams?
What did you want to be when you were little? Did you have dreams of being on a big stage, or of helping people have better lives? Did you want to go to the moon? Did you want to help animals? Did you achieve those dreams? According to an online study, only about 22% of adults … Continue reading Have You Forgotten Your Dreams?
Pride Should Not Be Taken For Granted
June is Pride Month – a time for the joyous celebration of the freedom we all have to choose whom we love. To my young adult children, it seems inconceivable that there was a time in Canada that consenting adults were criminalised for their private sexual activities. For them, the words "there is no place … Continue reading Pride Should Not Be Taken For Granted
Where Do Feelings Come From?
When I first started studying to become a life coach, I was completely mystified by the words of my teacher, Brooke Castillo. She told me that my circumstances did not cause my feelings, and I was sure she had to be wrong. Surely, when I'm angry at my husband, it's because of what he did or … Continue reading Where Do Feelings Come From?
Who Are We Without Our Reproductive Function?
First of all, I hope everyone who is a mother of any kind (bio-, adoptive-, step-) had a lovely day yesterday. I certainly did. My son who lives far away phoned me and sent me lovely messages and gifts, and my two teenagers who are still at home graciously came up to Lake Winnipeg with … Continue reading Who Are We Without Our Reproductive Function?