Have you ever taken a moment to think about the close calls in your life? The near “hits” or near “misses” of opportunities? It’s amazing how many signs in life that we miss, and how things that seem so frustrating become clear years later. My Close Call A few months back, I had one of… Read More Near Hits & Near Misses
Life goes by so fast. I remember growing up how I longed to be a teenager; then to be able to drive a car; followed by legal drinking age. Looking back, those years flew by. Today, I’m challenging you to pause and take a minute. Take a minute to appreciate all you have done in… Read More Pause, Take A Minute
I have had the opportunity to walk through the doors of Loyalist College on many occasions. As a child, I entered the college as the daughter of two alumni; my Dad was also instructing at the college part-time. After graduating from Queen’s, I decided to attend the post-grad public relations program. While I didn’t think… Read More Walking Through The Door
This week I was thinking about the concept of commitment. Whether it is a commitment to a job or a relationship, a fitness routine or a personal goal, the amount of effort and time we dedicate to it is important. Think of that time you have joined a gym with a half-assed intention; or attempted… Read More Let’s “Go All In”
Predictably unpredictable – I feel like this is one of the best ways to describe life. You hear about the fact that the only thing that is consistent in life is change. So why not embrace a little unpredictability? A predictable and cyclical life has never been the life for me. Where’s the fun in always doing… Read More Predictably Unpredictable
You know what is awesome? When something good or someone great shows up in the most unusual of places. When something happens completely unexpectedly and turns out to be something really great. Have you ever experienced those moments? How about that time you pulled up to the window at Tim Hortons and the car in… Read More Most Unusual Of Places
“You know what a double clap is? Every double clap is like a new beginning,” he said. “So, like every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings?” I questioned. “Not at all,” he smiled. “Because I made up the double clap.” I laughed, “Fair enough.” Then I accepted his logic. As you know… Read More The Double Clap
It’s that time of year when the gym is jam-packed with New Year’s resolution people. The time of year when people purchase treadmills and home gym equipment with the goal of being “slimmer” or “healthier than last year.” While I am against the premise of New Year’s resolutions, I am all for the setting of… Read More Fitness Woes
How many times have you heard someone say, “I’d love to do that, but I just don’t have time; I’m SO busy!” Whether it be exercising, or eating better, or visiting someone, we constantly make excuses for what we choose not to do. Now, take the challenge of: “If I were to give you one… Read More It’s A Matter Of Priority
It’s funny how things happen in our lives at the exact time we need them to happen, even if it takes us years to realize it. Just over four years ago, I was standing in the middle of my great Uncle’s cottage and I noticed a small piece of metal on an old fireplace. Imprinted… Read More Change Is a Good Thing
