Have you ever wondered how to achieve your big goals, such as finding a career that truly fulfills you, creating a positive relationship, or running a successful business? You are not alone! Today I want to share an insight I gained at choir practice. May this insight shed light on how to achieve your big goals with ease and joy. Imagine landing right on top of your desired destination. This [...]
Feeling exhausted? – Learn How to Boost Your Energy Most of us are familiar with all-out energy drain – that exhausted, depleted feeling. Even though it is really not fun to feel depleted, very few people take charge of their energy level. Most of us simply don’t know how and even where to start. The Internet is full of tips on what foods to eat and not to [...]
Today I am going to show you three revealing steps towards your ideal career path that you can take right away, no matter how frustrated and unhappy you feel in your current job. When stuck in a job that doesn’t fit, most of us tend to complain a lot. I have been there and completely understand! However, each time you complain about your job, you spend precious life energy building up the [...]
“I can’t afford to change careers” is one of the most common beliefs that stops people from exploring their passion and venturing on a more fulfilling career path. In this guest blog post Karin Mizgala from Money Coaches Canada shares her insights on how to prepare financially with six steps to begin your career change. There is a popular expression, that’s actually the title of a book published in the 1980’s, “Do [...]
When I answered the question: “How to deal with e-mail overload?” I could feel a sigh of relief going through the audience. All of the young professionals in attendance were feeling stressed because of their overflowing inbox. If you are feeling the same way, read on! I am about to share three golden tips for dealing with e-mail overload. […]
When my partner Chris and I decided last fall that we wanted to buy a home together, I suggested we use one of my favourite methods for reaching goals. I have used it for achieving many of my own personal and professional goals and, using this method have helped hundreds of coaching clients reach their goals. This method is based on mind-mapping. As defined in Wikipedia, “a mind map is a [...]
What a rewarding experience to once again raise funds for The Power of Hope! I am especially pleased to see more and more corporate team leaders choose The Mini-Retreat Solution as a gift for their team members. The gift of Mini-Retreats provides a much longer lasting experience than a box of chocolate or a bottle of wine ever could. It also shows that more and more leaders care about their employees [...]
A charitable society, the Christmas Spirit Community Dinner, has created a wonderful tradition in Victoria. They have been organizing free Christmas dinners for low-income families for over 20 years. The Gettin’ Higher Choir has been contributing to this tradition by singing Christmas Carols while the families enjoy their meal. […]
The winter season always inspires me to turn inward. As we wait for the light to return, it is a special joy to connect with the light within, with our feelings of gratitude, love and compassion. Unfortunately, all too often we fill up the holiday season with too many things to do and to buy, which can leave us feeling and acting stressed. A reader of The Mini-Retreat Solution, let’s call [...]
Last week, I facilitated a Mini-Retreat Workshop for a group of women. During the session I shared how to relax without taking any extra time, including at red traffic lights. This is always a popular part of my workshops, as most people feel relieved that they can find ways to relax without taking any extra time. Oftentimes a red traffic light feels like a stressor, a barrier that keeps you stuck [...]
