What it feels like to be on the brink of burnout
Do you ever find yourself googling for resources to help you manage your stress? One of my clients was telling me that before we met she was searching around trying to figure out who could help her with her stress issues. She knew she needed help. She felt like she was at the end of…
Read MoreHow to mindfully ditch your to-do list
I’ve been talking to many women lately who are stressing out over their to-do lists. We’re almost at the end of September and everything has ramped up after the summer. I’m hearing that many people are feeling over-committed already and wondering how they’re going to get it all done? Our never-ending to-do lists can actually…
Read MoreThis makes me feel like a kid again
Three years ago my husband and I got bit by the biking bug (like that alliteration?) We were on Martha’s Vineyard on vacation and our friends had some extra bikes and we went for a long ride. While my ass had never ever been that sore before, I loved it. We came home and decided…
Read MoreHow stress impacts the body & three strategies to start managing it
I think it’s pretty safe to say that all of us experience some sort of stress in our lives. Maybe it’s coming from work – whether you’re self-employed or working in an organization – maybe it’s related to your finances, health, family responsibilities, client demands or a relationship. Whatever the source, stress affects us all.…
Read MoreHow NOT to deal with stress
In the past, whenever I was overwhelmed, stressed and exhausted, my approach to work through it, was to try and deal with the source of the stress. First, it was the job I was miserable in. If I could just leave and find a job I was passionate about, I’d be less stressed. Next, when I started my health…
Read More3 easy ways to decrease stress
Is the daily toll of stress impacting your health? You live a busy, hectic, frantic life. Work demands, kid’s activities, relationships to nurture, a home to maintain, social activities, finances to manage, errands to run — it’s pretty easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out. Stress has become a normal part of our daily lives.…
Read More7 tips to keep you well nourished this summer
The summer can be a challenging time to stay healthy. It’s vacation time, you’re socializing more, having fun and not as concerned with your regular healthy routine. I’m all for this and 100 per cent believe you need to take these time-outs to chill, relax and enjoy! To stay active, healthy and have the energy…
Read More8 tips for mindful summer eating
During the casual, fun, lazy days of summer it’s easy to get distracted from our daily healthy habits. Vacations, family gatherings, weddings, socializing with friends, beach days, camping and other summer activities are filled with fun foods, outdoor eating, treats, ice cream, alcohol and other unhealthy goodies. I’m a big proponent of enjoying our lives.…
Read More5 snacks your waistline and tastebuds will love
The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But what usually comes along with this combination are additional words like “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Well it doesn’t have to be this way. You can have weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious. My rule of thumb for…
Read MoreFiddleheads are here!
They’re back, but only for a short time. So get them while you can. They won’t be here long! Fiddleheads are my favourite spring vegetable. Growing up in Nova Scotia meant we got a chance to enjoy these tender, wild, spring treats each year. I’ve always loved vegetables. And strangely enough, my preferences were always…
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