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The Christmas Party
It is exciting! You have a new outfit and had taken extra care to make sure you are all "spiffed up". You are looking your very best. Just a little...
The Christmas Party
It is exciting! You have a new outfit and had taken extra care to make sure you are all "spiffed up". You are looking your very best. Just a little...
Twelve Tips For The Twelve Days Of Christmas
Every year the PNC Financial Services Group in the United States calculates the cost to purchase all the items in the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas". For 2012, the...
Twelve Tips For The Twelve Days Of Christmas
Every year the PNC Financial Services Group in the United States calculates the cost to purchase all the items in the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas". For 2012, the...
Different Perspectives of Christmas
The other day I bought a pop-up book of the Christmas story to share with my seven year old granddaughter. She was so surprised when I mentioned that the stable...
Different Perspectives of Christmas
The other day I bought a pop-up book of the Christmas story to share with my seven year old granddaughter. She was so surprised when I mentioned that the stable...
You Can Laugh or You Can Cry
So many times, I wished that God had put me on his Board of Directors. You see, I thought that I was wise and knew what would be best for...
You Can Laugh or You Can Cry
So many times, I wished that God had put me on his Board of Directors. You see, I thought that I was wise and knew what would be best for...
Making Resolutions That Bring Daily Success
At the beginning of each year, we hear people talk about leaving the "old beyond" and starting "anew". Often this involves making resolutions to lose weight, save money, reach career...
Making Resolutions That Bring Daily Success
At the beginning of each year, we hear people talk about leaving the "old beyond" and starting "anew". Often this involves making resolutions to lose weight, save money, reach career...
Genuine Friendship
I just had two lovely conversations with treasured long-term friends. (I won't call them "old friends" because that might imply that we are aging). First of all, I was pleased...
Genuine Friendship
I just had two lovely conversations with treasured long-term friends. (I won't call them "old friends" because that might imply that we are aging). First of all, I was pleased...
Tips for Employees to Reduce Stress
Many years ago, I was working in an organization in Saskatchewan and struggling with some of the management's behaviours. My friend told me that her husband had taken several business...
Tips for Employees to Reduce Stress
Many years ago, I was working in an organization in Saskatchewan and struggling with some of the management's behaviours. My friend told me that her husband had taken several business...
Why Wait Until It's Too Late?
It seems that almost every week I have an individual on my therapy couch who is upset over a lost relationship. There are usually tears and statements such as "I...
Why Wait Until It's Too Late?
It seems that almost every week I have an individual on my therapy couch who is upset over a lost relationship. There are usually tears and statements such as "I...
You Are the Role-Model
Children learn from those around them. What are you saying? Do you tend to use threats with your children that everyone, including you, knows that you will never act upon?...
You Are the Role-Model
Children learn from those around them. What are you saying? Do you tend to use threats with your children that everyone, including you, knows that you will never act upon?...
For These Things We Give Thanks
So often in life we complain about things that are really of no consequences. When we do give thanks, our gratitude is usually limited or tied to pleas for more...
For These Things We Give Thanks
So often in life we complain about things that are really of no consequences. When we do give thanks, our gratitude is usually limited or tied to pleas for more...
Remembrance Day: Did You Ever?
Did you ever... run, walk or work out until you ached all over and then start all over again? wake up in the dark and go to bed hours...
Remembrance Day: Did You Ever?
Did you ever... run, walk or work out until you ached all over and then start all over again? wake up in the dark and go to bed hours...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
It is so easy to just let things slide! And then suddenly you look around and realize that your house or office is a mess and cleaning it up seems...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
It is so easy to just let things slide! And then suddenly you look around and realize that your house or office is a mess and cleaning it up seems...
Treasure the Professionals
I just got back from an appointment with my ophthalmologist and was once again reminded of how important the professionals in my life are to me. So often we talk...
Treasure the Professionals
I just got back from an appointment with my ophthalmologist and was once again reminded of how important the professionals in my life are to me. So often we talk...
The Day Book
My mother taught school for thirty-five years. Twenty-seven of them were in grade two! Every night, before she left the classroom, she would do two things. First of all, she...
The Day Book
My mother taught school for thirty-five years. Twenty-seven of them were in grade two! Every night, before she left the classroom, she would do two things. First of all, she...
Quit Thinking About It - Just Do Something!
So many times, I listen to individuals who state that they would like to get into the workplace but don't know what they want to do. Others tell me that...
Quit Thinking About It - Just Do Something!
So many times, I listen to individuals who state that they would like to get into the workplace but don't know what they want to do. Others tell me that...
Binge Drinking: How Much Is Too Much?
There has been a lot of media coverage lately about the changes recently made regarding Alberta's drinking and driving laws. The penalties are not only stiffer but the .08 blood...
Binge Drinking: How Much Is Too Much?
There has been a lot of media coverage lately about the changes recently made regarding Alberta's drinking and driving laws. The penalties are not only stiffer but the .08 blood...
Say What You Want
So often people tell me how upset they are about things that are happening in their lives. They rehearse all of the details of their troubles over and over again...
Say What You Want
So often people tell me how upset they are about things that are happening in their lives. They rehearse all of the details of their troubles over and over again...
I'm Moving Up!
Well, it's nice weather and often that brings thoughts of moving - but the move might not be motivated by anything more than a desire to change locations. And the...
I'm Moving Up!
Well, it's nice weather and often that brings thoughts of moving - but the move might not be motivated by anything more than a desire to change locations. And the...
What Is Labour Day?
When I grew up things were different! All the stores were closed on Sunday and Monday. The whole town shared the same opening and closing times throughout the rest of...
What Is Labour Day?
When I grew up things were different! All the stores were closed on Sunday and Monday. The whole town shared the same opening and closing times throughout the rest of...
Don't You Trust Me?
Past behaviour is one of the best predictors of future behaviour. We are all creatures of habit who tend to do the same things over and over again. So, if...
Don't You Trust Me?
Past behaviour is one of the best predictors of future behaviour. We are all creatures of habit who tend to do the same things over and over again. So, if...