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What to do, when you don’t know what to do.
Happy Friday! Did you know there is now a Timbits cereal out?!? (In case you don’t know what a Timbit is – think of it as a doughnut hole – a cute, little, bite-sized ball of sugary dough… popularized by our beloved coffee chain here in Canada, Tim Hortons. Dangerously delicious! And YES, I may have gotten […]
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Confession time. I am racist. The good news? I can change that.
Happy Friday. “We are not a trend. It’s more than that. A hashtag or a post. This is our lives… brave conversations need to happen. Awkward conversations…between Black people and wh… no – white people. They need to listen. And makes changes.” Powerful words from my interview and ‘Brave Conversation’ with Chantal Carter last […]
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“When you know better, you do better.” Or do you?
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou We’ve known better, yet we haven’t done better. Myself included. It has been a tough week to say the least – yet ‘tough’ for me pales in comparison to what it means to any Black person. […]
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How to Be Brave Beyond COVID-19!
Happy Friday! Slowly stores are opening back up, parks are becoming packed with people, and we’re beginning to see signs of life again… finally! And boy am I ready. Perhaps you are, too?!? These have certainly been interesting and challenging times… I’ve certainly experienced my own ups and downs – and I know I’m not […]
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Give Yourself a Gold Star!
Happy Friday! ”Great job!’ ‘You are a total rockstar!’ ‘Well done!’ Praise. Recognition. Approval. It feels good, right?!? And receiving positive reinforcement has been proven to increase motivation and performance more than receiving negative reinforcement. Yet, even more detrimental than taking any critical feedback as Truth with a capital ‘T’, is taking positive recognition as Truth. […]
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Let’s Start At The Very Beginning…
Happy Friday! Let’s be honest. The beginning of anything can be hard, uncomfortable, and often gets messy! And, it’s also the place we have to embrace if we want more. As you may recall, I’m not very good at not being good at something… which I’ve had to face head-on the last little while, as […]
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What are you waiting for?!?
Happy Friday! Did you know, over the span of your lifetime, you will spend (on average) 693 hours waiting for planes, trains, and automobiles? And the equivalent of 22 weeks waiting in lines… be it at grocery stores, banks, or amusement parks! That is a LOT of time waiting! Right now, it’s sort as if […]
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How to Kick Procrastination To The Curb!
What is your relationship with procrastination? Do you agree with Pablo Picasso when he says: “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone”? Or, do you perhaps share Oscar Wilde’s perspective: “I never put off till tomorrow what I can possibly do – the day after.” Maybe it’s a […]
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Feeling In a Funk? 7 Ways To Elevate Your Mood!
Happy Friday! When was the last time you sang and danced like nobody’s watching? You may be feeling it’s a bit like Groundhog Day… but that doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to bring the joy! If I’m honest, over these last few weeks I’ve certainly experienced my fair share of ups and downs… sometimes within […]
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Two truths and a lie…
Happy Friday! When was the last time you tried something for the first time? It’s not always easy, and it’s not always fun. Which is why the majority of people tend to avoid it! And yet, it’s the only way we’re going to grow, stretch, and find out what we are truly capable of. This […]
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Take Off Your Bunny Slippers! (7 Ways To More Effectively Work From Home.)
Happy Friday! Have you found yourself spending a lot more time in your pyjamas and your bunny slippers recently? Me too! I totally get it. Who doesn’t want to be all cozy while trying to get some work done? Well, I’ve been working from home, for the most part, for the past few years. And […]
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5 Ways to Conquer The Day…
Happy Friday! Have you downloaded Houseparty yet? It’s an app that allows you to literally have a virtual house party with your friends… and so long as you’re online at the same time as your contacts – they can invite others to come into your house party – or you to theirs! You can […]
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