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Things That Stop You From Returning to School
It's time to get the children ready to start school again. Preparing their clothing, supplies and little minds can be a demanding task! There might be some hesitation or reluctance...
Things That Stop You From Returning to School
It's time to get the children ready to start school again. Preparing their clothing, supplies and little minds can be a demanding task! There might be some hesitation or reluctance...
You Get What You Ask For!
Have you ever noticed that people often seem to be able predict situations and or events that will happen to them in the future? Clients frequently make statements and then...
You Get What You Ask For!
Have you ever noticed that people often seem to be able predict situations and or events that will happen to them in the future? Clients frequently make statements and then...

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Tonight I was watching the popular television show "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" and began thinking that it would be great if life was like this. Imagine what it...
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Tonight I was watching the popular television show "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" and began thinking that it would be great if life was like this. Imagine what it...

I'm Having a Crisis!
The other day I was listening to the CD of a business leader. He stated that everyone has a crisis in their life every three or four months. That seems...
I'm Having a Crisis!
The other day I was listening to the CD of a business leader. He stated that everyone has a crisis in their life every three or four months. That seems...

Speaking the Truth
If you ask my grandchildren "What does your grandmother love more than you?" they will answer "The truth". You see, when people speak the truth life is easier. You don't...
Speaking the Truth
If you ask my grandchildren "What does your grandmother love more than you?" they will answer "The truth". You see, when people speak the truth life is easier. You don't...

Seeds of Greatness
Everywhere we turn these days, we are facing bedding plants and thoughts of spring planting. When I grew up in Saskatchewan, the farmers would say that they had to get...
Seeds of Greatness
Everywhere we turn these days, we are facing bedding plants and thoughts of spring planting. When I grew up in Saskatchewan, the farmers would say that they had to get...

Health - There is No Stress Leave
Frequently individuals are upset by situations in the workplace. They don't like the boss or have relationship problems with a co-worker. Perhaps the hours or type of work has worn...
Health - There is No Stress Leave
Frequently individuals are upset by situations in the workplace. They don't like the boss or have relationship problems with a co-worker. Perhaps the hours or type of work has worn...

What's Holding You Back?
So often I hear people talk about what they wished they had done in the past or what they might do in the future. They might state that they want...
What's Holding You Back?
So often I hear people talk about what they wished they had done in the past or what they might do in the future. They might state that they want...

Time and Money
I once heard a wise older man say "When it comes to time and money - you can't have both. You either have money and no time or time and...
Time and Money
I once heard a wise older man say "When it comes to time and money - you can't have both. You either have money and no time or time and...

January Stressors - How Can You Handle Feelings...
It's my "busy season"! In January, the credit card statements arrive revealing any impulsive Christmas buying that occurred. Couples who didn't want to ruin things for the children during the...
January Stressors - How Can You Handle Feelings...
It's my "busy season"! In January, the credit card statements arrive revealing any impulsive Christmas buying that occurred. Couples who didn't want to ruin things for the children during the...

If You Don't Like Your Life Reinvent Yourself!
A few years ago, I went with a couple of friends on a trip... One day, as we walked down a Victoria street one of them said "Linda, you are...
If You Don't Like Your Life Reinvent Yourself!
A few years ago, I went with a couple of friends on a trip... One day, as we walked down a Victoria street one of them said "Linda, you are...

New Year's Resolutions - Can You Finish What Yo...
It's a new year and everywhere we turn there are articles and conversation about resolutions. A resolution is a promise that you make to yourself. Usually the promise involves deliberate...
New Year's Resolutions - Can You Finish What Yo...
It's a new year and everywhere we turn there are articles and conversation about resolutions. A resolution is a promise that you make to yourself. Usually the promise involves deliberate...

We Are Never Disappointed Unless We Have Expect...
So often I deal with individuals who are hurt, upset or disappointed about something that has or hasn't happened as expected. A failed relationship, financial loss or wayward child can rock...
We Are Never Disappointed Unless We Have Expect...
So often I deal with individuals who are hurt, upset or disappointed about something that has or hasn't happened as expected. A failed relationship, financial loss or wayward child can rock...

Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Your Life
So many people talk with me about the "big" things that are stressful. Often, it is the "little" things, however, that either contribute to the problems or prevent the individual...
Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Your Life
So many people talk with me about the "big" things that are stressful. Often, it is the "little" things, however, that either contribute to the problems or prevent the individual...

Where Do You Invest Your Time?
Often, I hear people complain about not having enough time to do certain things. We all have 24 hours a day. If you are willing to be honest about where...
Where Do You Invest Your Time?
Often, I hear people complain about not having enough time to do certain things. We all have 24 hours a day. If you are willing to be honest about where...

Three Things We Can Promote Which Would Improve...
The other day one of my clients stated that she would like to teach the three "R"s to people. I immediately began to wonder what had lead her to this...
Three Things We Can Promote Which Would Improve...
The other day one of my clients stated that she would like to teach the three "R"s to people. I immediately began to wonder what had lead her to this...

Four Different Techniques To Deal With Life
Frequently I help clients to learn about four different ways of approaching life and how each of these either helps the individual or slows their progress. Following are summaries of...
Four Different Techniques To Deal With Life
Frequently I help clients to learn about four different ways of approaching life and how each of these either helps the individual or slows their progress. Following are summaries of...

New Year's Resolutions - How Are You Doing With...
At the beginning of each year, individuals often follow the tradition of declaring resolutions. Some may state that they plan to lose weight, save money, travel, quit smoking or resolve a...
New Year's Resolutions - How Are You Doing With...
At the beginning of each year, individuals often follow the tradition of declaring resolutions. Some may state that they plan to lose weight, save money, travel, quit smoking or resolve a...
Winter Snowstorms - Looking Through the Negativ...
Winter can immobilize us! When flights are cancelled because and streets are blocked because of snowbanks, it doesn't matter what is booked on the calendar. We are forced to stay...
Winter Snowstorms - Looking Through the Negativ...
Winter can immobilize us! When flights are cancelled because and streets are blocked because of snowbanks, it doesn't matter what is booked on the calendar. We are forced to stay...
New Year - Tips For Doing Well in the Next Twel...
The economy, weather patterns, and health risks can find us standing at the beginning of a new year with fear. One of the keys to turning fear into hope involves...
New Year - Tips For Doing Well in the Next Twel...
The economy, weather patterns, and health risks can find us standing at the beginning of a new year with fear. One of the keys to turning fear into hope involves...