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Getting Ready for School
It's only a short time until the fall semester begins for you and your children. There are some things that you can do right now, however, that will help everyone...
Getting Ready for School
It's only a short time until the fall semester begins for you and your children. There are some things that you can do right now, however, that will help everyone...
What Really Matters When It Comes to Living?
My aunt lived in a fairly large house that had a basement suite and it was full of furniture and personal possessions. When she was older and ended up in...
What Really Matters When It Comes to Living?
My aunt lived in a fairly large house that had a basement suite and it was full of furniture and personal possessions. When she was older and ended up in...
The Power Of Music!
The other night I was watching a program on television, referred to as the "British Invasion" that featured music and original artists from the 1960s. I was actually quite surprised...
The Power Of Music!
The other night I was watching a program on television, referred to as the "British Invasion" that featured music and original artists from the 1960s. I was actually quite surprised...
Trying to Remember
It just seems that there is so much to remember these days. I really don't think that I can blame age (or don't want to) because there is an excess...
Trying to Remember
It just seems that there is so much to remember these days. I really don't think that I can blame age (or don't want to) because there is an excess...
Boring Is Good
We live in a society that seems to be performance and crisis driven. Everyone I talk with seems to be tired and when asked "How are you?" replies with "I've...
Boring Is Good
We live in a society that seems to be performance and crisis driven. Everyone I talk with seems to be tired and when asked "How are you?" replies with "I've...
Who Lives on Your Shoulder?
Many years ago, I had a client who had been involved in a very traumatic incident at work. Because of this, she was horribly afraid of the idea of ever...
Who Lives on Your Shoulder?
Many years ago, I had a client who had been involved in a very traumatic incident at work. Because of this, she was horribly afraid of the idea of ever...
Criticism - Everyone Has an Opinion
I am Chair of a large provincial organization and every year we have a Conference. The Executive Assistant who sets up her desk in the lobby of the hotel where...
Criticism - Everyone Has an Opinion
I am Chair of a large provincial organization and every year we have a Conference. The Executive Assistant who sets up her desk in the lobby of the hotel where...
Steps for Dealing with Procrastination
I really love creating but can easily procrastinate when it comes to getting rid of things. One of my least favourite jobs, in fact, is to sort through boxes of...
Steps for Dealing with Procrastination
I really love creating but can easily procrastinate when it comes to getting rid of things. One of my least favourite jobs, in fact, is to sort through boxes of...
Job or Career Mindset? Building a Career
Many individuals who are employed in jobs wish deep down that they had careers. It might seem a little confusing to consider that there really are differences between the two. Dictionary.com defines...
Job or Career Mindset? Building a Career
Many individuals who are employed in jobs wish deep down that they had careers. It might seem a little confusing to consider that there really are differences between the two. Dictionary.com defines...
Influencing Your Grandchildren
I just returned from a week of being with my eighteen and fourteen-year-old grandsons while their parents were on a golfing trip in Montana. My calendar indicated that I would...
Influencing Your Grandchildren
I just returned from a week of being with my eighteen and fourteen-year-old grandsons while their parents were on a golfing trip in Montana. My calendar indicated that I would...
Helping Your Child Do Well In School
It's almost the end of the school year and many parents are concerned about whether their child will pass or be in the same grade for the fall. Worry will...
Helping Your Child Do Well In School
It's almost the end of the school year and many parents are concerned about whether their child will pass or be in the same grade for the fall. Worry will...
Financial Planning Is Good for Everyone
About four years ago, my oldest grandson got a part-time job in a grocery store. He graduated from high school last year and even though he was eligible for scholarships,...
Financial Planning Is Good for Everyone
About four years ago, my oldest grandson got a part-time job in a grocery store. He graduated from high school last year and even though he was eligible for scholarships,...
How Long Does It Take to Clean A Toilet?
When I ask this question, I get a very wide range of responses. Some people quickly state "A couple of minutes". Others, who obviously do not have a lot of...
How Long Does It Take to Clean A Toilet?
When I ask this question, I get a very wide range of responses. Some people quickly state "A couple of minutes". Others, who obviously do not have a lot of...
Successful Leadership
My daughter has just won several leadership level awards with her company - one of which is for all of Canada! Many of her co-workers and customers have expressed their...
Successful Leadership
My daughter has just won several leadership level awards with her company - one of which is for all of Canada! Many of her co-workers and customers have expressed their...
No Charge!
During the most recent snowstorm, I was unable to drive up the slippery hill near my office building so had to park about a block and a half away. Because...
No Charge!
During the most recent snowstorm, I was unable to drive up the slippery hill near my office building so had to park about a block and a half away. Because...
A Healthy Sense of Self!
So many people live their lives as though they are hot jello. When it is poured out, it flows into all the cracks! They are so busy trying to fix...
A Healthy Sense of Self!
So many people live their lives as though they are hot jello. When it is poured out, it flows into all the cracks! They are so busy trying to fix...
My Adult Child Doesn't Communicate
Lately I have been repeatedly hearing parents and their adult children talk about how relationships and communication has changed significantly over the years. As children, our generation would look forward...
My Adult Child Doesn't Communicate
Lately I have been repeatedly hearing parents and their adult children talk about how relationships and communication has changed significantly over the years. As children, our generation would look forward...
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say
Relationship problems often are rooted in poor communications. Some people hide in silence because they don't want to upset others by speaking the truth. Others speak the truth but do...
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say
Relationship problems often are rooted in poor communications. Some people hide in silence because they don't want to upset others by speaking the truth. Others speak the truth but do...
Food and You - Live to Eat or Eat to Live
My Norwegian maternal grandmother was a wonderful cook! Grandpa was the grain elevator agent in a small Saskatchewan community and there wasn't a restaurant there so people would go to...
Food and You - Live to Eat or Eat to Live
My Norwegian maternal grandmother was a wonderful cook! Grandpa was the grain elevator agent in a small Saskatchewan community and there wasn't a restaurant there so people would go to...
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
I'm not trying to discriminate against men or stereotype everyone. I just want to tell you a about every sad situation that I have heard about from clients for several...
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
I'm not trying to discriminate against men or stereotype everyone. I just want to tell you a about every sad situation that I have heard about from clients for several...