I have struggled all my life with perfectionism. Sometimes, I read those words and I wonder if that is someone's "humble brag". For me, the struggle with perfectionism does not mean I struggle because I am perfect. I do believe in having high standards and if I am going to do something, I want to... Continue Reading →

September, for me, is all about possibilities. I always feel a sense of hope and optimism. The past year and a half has been tough, and we could all use some hope and optimism, couldn't we? If I am being completely honest with myself, however, that hope and optimist is tempered with some healthy skepticism... Continue Reading →

Wouldn't it be great if this was a post about going somewhere? Anywhere? We may not be able to jump on a plane and head to a warm beach resort, or to a mountain retreat, or to visit landmarks and cultures and people that enrich our lives. But we always have the chance to go... Continue Reading →

This week I received some disappointing news. I had interviewed for a program I hoped to be a part of, and was not offered a place in that program. In the moment, I was sad and disappointed. And then, as I often do, I took it personally and moved to embarrassment, shame and questioning my... Continue Reading →

Friends, this is not going to be a post about how I am going to try something new or how I am going to reframe some negative thinking I have. Though both of these are good to remember to do. Today, I just need to make a request. Please check in with your people. Please... Continue Reading →

I have been doing a lot of reflecting on my life lately - where I have been, what I have accomplished, and also how I have failed and where I thought or hoped I would be at this point in my life. In many ways, I have set goals and worked hard to achieve them.... Continue Reading →

Do you remember the early days of the pandemic? When we couldn't go to work, all the stores were closed, we were isolating and quarantining and we had all this time we needed to fill? Do you remember how in those early days, and later too, we learned new skills, practiced art, asked ourselves what... Continue Reading →

How often, when everything seems out of control, are we reminded to just breathe? And so, we take a deep, cleansing breath, allowing the oxygen to fill our lungs and feed our body. And then...we hold it. How often, when things seem out of control, do we forget to exhale? We forget that everything has... Continue Reading →

Last year, I wrote a 45 day series called 45 Days of Courage in which I shared what I believe courage looks like in my life. One of the posts I consistently go back to is a post about believing we are enough. We are constantly being told in direct and indirect ways, that who... Continue Reading →

I have a great love for office supply stores, for beautiful stationary and most of all, for my day planner. I take a lot of time searching for a planner that meets all my needs, that will help me stay organized and that is just the right size. Currently, my favourite planner is the Passion... Continue Reading →

I have a friend and colleague who often reminds me to find joy in unexpected places. Like many of you, I am tired. Like many of you, I have been pushed to my limits. And also like many of you, I have found moments of joy where I never thought I would. There is something... Continue Reading →

Like so many things in 2020, Thanksgiving weekend may look very different this year. Many of us are mourning the loss of large family gatherings, sharing a big meal together, travelling to see the people we love. Instead, we may be gathering in our smaller "bubbles" or visiting loved ones virtually and staying much closer... Continue Reading →