It’s 2020. March. We are mid-pandemic. I feel a sense of urgency, however, I don’t feel a sense of distress. It is urgent that we act. Often in the face of an emergency, we panic. The panic stems from not knowing what to do. In order to use urgency to our benefit (rather than scare…
Category: Wellness
Cold vs Flu – Know the Difference
There are many similarities between the common cold and the flu, however, there are striking differences that are easily noticed. We often confuse a cold and the flu; terminology is used interchangeably. Currently, we are mid-winter in Canada and that means it’s prime time for cold and flu season. It’s their moment; they wait for…
The Key to New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are traditional and can be traced back in our history to Babylonia. From the very inception during the ancient times, New Year’s resolutions have been about exploiting a thinly-veiled myth of self-improvement by convincing people to prioritize three things; exercise, weight loss and money. Resolutions in our history The first New Year’s…
Create your Holiday – Strategic Celebrations
Christmas is a special time of year for so many of us. My family celebrates Christmas and although the traditions have changed with kids growing, relationships forming, people moving and grandkids arriving, the foundation of family time has remained stable. Despite all of the holiday spirit glittering in the streets, many people struggle during the…
Friendly Manitoba – Winnipeg Stepped Up!
Right after I had my daughter, I joined as many online support groups as I could. I felt the immediate panic of motherhood and wanted to enroll in full time support of some kind. I joined every parent group, single mother group and local community I could find. Many of the groups helped tremendously; both…