To say that 2020 has been an unusual year is definitely an understatement. No one could have predicted that 2020 would unfold as it has. Most of us have spent the first half of this year dealing with fear, uncertainty and upheaval in our normal everyday lives due to the pandemic. Now, almost 6 months…
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Thriving Through Change and Transition
Our world has changed drastically in the last few months. We have all been touched by recent world events that have literally shaken our existence. Managing our daily life through uncertainty and fear has left us battered, exhausted and stressed. And the worst part is there is still no end in sight. With most of…
Staying Positive in Challenging Times
With the recent events of the world lately, I found it challenging to write a blog. Everything I wanted to write about seemed so trivial. I must admit, it was getting to me. In the midst of a pandemic, the world is experiencing another crisis. How much more can we take? As I struggled to…
11 Tips for Dealing with Uncertainty
Dan Grupe, a research associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Investigating Health Minds, said, “Uncertainty itself can lead to a lot of distress for humans.” This is because the brain fills in the gaps when it doesn’t know or have a reference point. The brain first looks for familiar clues to categorize any…
Feeling the Fear
As we head into our seventh week of self-isolation, I find there is still one common emotion amongst the people I’m talking with. That constant emotion is fear. While the fear has changed in some ways since the very beginning of this pandemic, it is definitely very much in the forefront of our daily lives….
Battling the Elements; Inside and Out
Last week while in St. Lucia, I enjoyed my morning walks along the beach. Today, while not quite as tropical, the sun was shining and the weather was a little warmer, I decided to do my morning walk outside instead of on the treadmill. Although the weather was quite beautiful for this time of year,…
The Next Step to Overcoming a Midlife Crisis
In a couple of months, I will be 58 years old. I have always thought of myself as “young”, resilient, strong and healthy. Yet, the health crisis I suffered last year left me feeling anything but these things. Going through any sort of transition, especially at midlife, can leave you feeling at loose ends. I…
Creating Your Vision for Success
Happy New Year! I’m very excited for this new decade. 2020 sounds so great. When I think of the year 2020, I think about vision. The start of a new year is always an opportunity to start fresh and with a new decade, I feel this is even more so. Did you know that what…
What Does Bravery Look Like to You?
There is a saying: “Life Happens When You’re Busy Making Other Plans.” This couldn’t be more true. It was November 1st, 2018 and I was on my way into Oakville for my newly formed Business Leaders Mastermind Group. This was our second meeting and I was very excited to be facilitating this program once again….
Remembering the Gain Not the Gap
One of the things that helped me immensely when I was sick was the notion of gratitude. Even though I had experienced the most devastating crisis of my life, I tried to remain grateful for the experience, what I was learning and how I could grow. Although this was challenging at times, gratitude was not…