It’s been a full month! The Mini-Retreat Solution is now available on Amazon and has already received a few rave reviews. The Mini-Retreat workshop in Juliet’s Room last month was very well received. This month, I am offering a workshop on the phone. You can connect in your community and learn about Mini-Retreats from the comfort of your home or office. I look forward to hearing your voice on the call on [...]
Comparisons, judgments, assumptions… we make more of them than we think. In my university years, I shared an apartment with several other students. When Tanja moved in, I thought everything about her was perfect. She was beautiful, intelligent, fit and well dressed… everything I wanted to be. I felt like the ugly duckling in comparison. At the time, I was going through a very rough patch in my life and was [...]
Contrary to the widespread myth that rest and relaxation takes time, the opposite is true: rest and relaxation make time. Recently I was in a rush, riding my bike to an important appointment downtown. On my way over the bridge, I noticed that my tires were low. How frustrating! I knew a bike store on my way where I could fill up my tires, but did I have enough time? I [...]
Living in Vancouver is one of the many blessings in my life. What a joy to see my home and favorite city transformed in the spirit of celebration. I must admit, I wasn’t entirely looking forward to the buzz. As you know, I like my peace and quiet time. Once the Olympic torch arrived in town and the party began, I soon noticed how the celebration brought us all closer together. [...]
February – the fast approaching Valentine’s day and the hearts in all the stores have me thinking about love, human connection and relationships. The way love and romance are portrayed in movies, songs and the media focuses on the drama, the sex, the Big Wedding Day and, of course, the heartbreak. Contrary to the media portrayal, flowers and chocolate once a year don’t really have a big impact on the success or failure [...]
Mini-Retreats range from 30 seconds to 15 minutes. Even one deep, relaxed breath is better than not relaxing at all. When we relax, our perception of time naturally expands and life becomes more enjoyable. We become more focused and energized. Coming back to your task at hand, you may discover a fresh perspective on your project. […]
One of my favorite things to do is to browse through local thrift stores looking for curiosities. It is such a joy to find something precious and special that I can bring back to life, make useful again and enjoy. Having recently moved, you can imagine that I have been thoroughly enjoying this activity, seeking out great things to decorate my new home. Today, I came across a white cloth. I [...]
It has been interesting watching the flu epidemic develop over the last couple of months. While the media focuses on protection through flu shots, disinfection and avoiding personal contact, there is another more pro-active approach to staying healthy this season. Its all about taking good care of yourself and making sure your immune system is functioning at its’ best. Many of my clients have been wondering why they feel tired and [...]
As you know by now, I have been working hard to get my book ready for publication. It’s been an exciting process – but it’s presented me with more than a few head-scratching moments. When the time came to choose a title, I felt like a new mother choosing a name for her baby! It had to feel just right. After working through a list of ideas with my trusted advisers, [...]
Most people who read the SPARK and come to life coaching do so because they want to make a change in their career, performance, relationships and/or personal life. Getting clear on what you truly want and striving for it is empowering, energizing and truly life changing. However, in the process of building the life we want, it’s easy to miss out on the beauty that is all around us. We can [...]
