By Verena Risse The specific challenges of living life as a woman and 4 tools that help turning them into opportunities. Transition? By this, I mean a state of change in people’s life. It can be self‑induced or come as an external input. Transition is a period when people leave their comfort zones. They leave … Read more
By Lori Ann Davis, MA, CRS We fall in love and dream of living happily ever after. Unfortunately, this is not the norm. Too many couples either end up getting divorced, or they settle for a less-than relationship. I am passionate about changing that relationship that has the potential to be great! I have dedicated my … Read more
By Cally Closs Do you ever feel like your going through the world and your brain keeps getting in the way, one way or another? For instance how you desperately want to get in shape, clean up your diet and have the body you’ve been longing for. You’re committed, you hit the gym first thing … Read more
By Valerie Scott Music is a huge part of my life. I can track the passing years according to my favourite songs, and each decade is marked by the songs I listened to over and over. High school? All the iconic eighties hits, but especially Abba (I know, I know….but I can’t help loving them), … Read more
By Hillary Schneider The only thing constant in life is change…. and the unknown. The famous quote about the constant change of life is one I use to say to myself over and over again in my early twenties. I was not a fan of change. Most people aren’t. In my twenties I moved across … Read more
By Cheryl Molenaar I confess that I am not a person who enjoys working out. I tell myself that I’m practically allergic to it, and yet – I want to be healthy. Recently I took a personality profile test that even pointed to the fact that I really don’t enjoy a physical workout and that it’s … Read more
By Michelle Robindell Lately, Happiness has been a really hot topic. We’re devouring articles like Why Happiness is Healthy and a Formula for Happiness, books such as The Happiness Project, and TED Talks like The Surprising Science of Happiness. There are even art exhibits such as The Happy Show. Why does the subject of Happiness seem to be everywhere these days? … Read more
By Valerie Scott The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. We often say this when we are talking about a big decision we are considering. Ending a relationship in hopes there is someone better out there. When I lose the weight I will be happier. When I get that promotion … Read more
As the tears fell this morning and my heart ached, I tried to have self-compassion. I tried not to beat myself up. After all, isn’t that what all of the positive psychology stuff tells us? Don’t knock yourself down. Don’t beat yourself up. Practice self-love. Use affirmations. Shift your perspective. Reconnect to your goals. Visualize … Read more
By G.R. Hambley I’ve been a human busily doing. Reading, researching, pondering, noting, accepting, rejecting, compiling, reading the compilation and repeating. Moving it along to where what is relevant and needs to be and then heading back for more. The learning curve is steep and unending. Applying the theory, science, art and devising practical application … Read more