It occurs to me, this year especially, how valuable communication rituals are.  What we talk about, we get better at. What we get better at, the more freedom, creativity, and connection. Hopefully, discussions are happening around all our dinner tables that will keep us better connected by helping us to understand our differences and the unique ways we experience some moments.  Who doesn’t want to live and thrive unburdened.  Our shine can do with a little polish sometimes.

It starts in the way we bring up our kids. Research supports the ritual of shared family dinners as a means … Read the rest

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Lately, a quiet truth has been rising like the steam from our morning coffee cups:  Canadians are tired. Not just the yawn-at-your-desk kind of tired, but soul-deep exhaustion that no amount of caffeine seems to touch. Across the country, more people are reporting feeling worn down, overwhelmed, and out of synch with themselves. A survey released by ADP Canada showed “53% of workers in Canada are having negative feelings about work, while 30% of these workers feel tired and overworked” (2025).  Another study published in 2025, this time by Ikea,  and reported by Healthing.ca,  showed that Canadians are among the … Read the rest

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The Wheels of Time:  Rethinking the Midlife Crisis

There’s a quiet moment that sneaks up on many of us somewhere between our late forties, early fifties and sixties. It’s not loud. It doesn’t announce itself like youth, full of spark and swagger.  It’s more like a subtle draft through a once tightly sealed window – an unsettling breeze that makes us pause and wonder:  Is This It? Sometimes we are prompted by workplace changes, being laid off or let go, losing a loved one, a health concern… or financial instability due to our recent fluctuating markets! What has been a … Read the rest

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Away on vacation this week with my best friend–husband Joe, I’ve been feeling grateful for Joe & the many good friends in my life. There’s a quiet magic in friendship—an invisible thread that connects hearts, heals wounds, and makes life’s journey a little lighter, a little brighter.  In a world that often moves too fast and feels increasingly complex, friendship remains one of our purest, most potent forces. It doesn’t demand perfection. It simply asks for presence, understanding, and a willingness to walk beside someone through joy, sorrow, and everything in between.

Friendship is where we find belonging.

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What Were Your January Goals This Year?

We are halfway into March and almost a quarter into our New Year. This morning might be a great time to revisit your 2025 goals.

If you didn’t set any 2025 goals, it’s not too late to set them up today. So, how do you choose goals you’ll feel motivated to complete?

I find it helpful to start by looking at my top 4 values. So, for example, mine are Health (feeling good in my body), Family (having time with my husband, my children and my grandchildren), Community (playing tennis … Read the rest

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5 Ways Women Can Feel Empowered in Their Life

International Women’s Day is more than just a celebration—it’s a reminder of the strength, resilience, and brilliance that women bring to the world daily. While empowerment can come from external support, true empowerment starts from within. In your career, relationships, or on your path towards personal growth, embracing your power can lead to a more confident, fulfilling life.

Here are five ways, we, as women, can feel empowered in our daily lives:

1. Own Your Voice and Speak Up

Your thoughts, ideas, and opinions matter. Whether at work, in your personal life, … Read the rest

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Like many sports, tennis is more than just a game—it can feel like a masterclass in life. Every rally, match, and setback can teach us something about perseverance, adaptability, and the pursuit of excellence. Whether you’re on the court or navigating the challenges of daily life, the lessons are strikingly similar.

1. You Have to Play the Ball As It Comes

In tennis, you don’t get to choose how the ball is hit to you. Some shots are straightforward; some are nearly impossible. Your job is to respond in the best way you can. Life works similarly—unexpected challenges, setbacks, and opportunities … Read the rest

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5 Steps For Valentine’s Vibes

Whatever happened to the age-old habit of sending love letters? Remember when we were kids, and we’d give & get those little Valentine cards (or cutouts) to/from every classmate?  And yes, one of my primary love languages is ‘words of affirmation’.. maybe that’s why I love to write. But what has happened to my mailbox? It’s now so full of junk mail! Never a love letter.

This is not to say I don’t feel loved… my dear husband Joe brings me flowers, gives me great neck massages, and makes me coffee in the morning (Gifts, … Read the rest

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How to Face a Bully and Find Resolution

With all the recent ‘trumpeting’ going on and the possibility of U.S. tariffs looming on our Canadian economy, many of my clients have felt the insecurities and instability of puffer-fish dynamics. Childhood experiences of bullying can be activated consciously and unconsciously as we all ‘wait and see’ what Trump may or may not do next. If you have been feeling a little more anxious lately, this article hopes to give you some go-to steps to understand how to face these histories… and empower yourself in the future.

Bullying doesn’t just happen … Read the rest

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Finding Time for Intimacy in a Busy World:  A Guide for Couples

Life can keep us on our toes: work deadlines, family obligations, social events, and the never-ending to-do list. It’s easy for intimacy in a relationship to feel lost in the ether.  Yet, maintaining a strong emotional and physical connection with your partner is essential – not just for the health of your relationship but for your overall well-being. The love elixir chemicals– dopamine, serotonin, and endorphin are associated with longevity, creativity, connection, safety, and overall well-being.  Making love can be thought of as sex play, intercourse, cuddling, … Read the rest

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