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Give Thanks
There is a wonderful song that I often sing which begins “Give thanks with a grateful heart”. Sometimes life doesn’t offer things that we appreciate and sometimes we just plain...
Give Thanks
There is a wonderful song that I often sing which begins “Give thanks with a grateful heart”. Sometimes life doesn’t offer things that we appreciate and sometimes we just plain...
How High Can You Go?
When we stand at the beginning of a new year, we often think about setting goals or making resolutions. Unfortunately, motivation can quickly wane. Those who seem determined to get...
How High Can You Go?
When we stand at the beginning of a new year, we often think about setting goals or making resolutions. Unfortunately, motivation can quickly wane. Those who seem determined to get...
No Assumptions!
When someone who you care about is doing things that are annoying and appears to be disrespectful, don’t assume that they don’t love you! There might be something else going...
No Assumptions!
When someone who you care about is doing things that are annoying and appears to be disrespectful, don’t assume that they don’t love you! There might be something else going...
Overwhelmed?
So many times, I hear people say that they are just so busy that they are overwhelmed. There are many reasons why this occurs and as many strategies to change...
Overwhelmed?
So many times, I hear people say that they are just so busy that they are overwhelmed. There are many reasons why this occurs and as many strategies to change...
It’s Never Too Late!
So often people tell me about things that they wish they had done in the past. I hear statements like “I should have learned French” or “I could have become...
It’s Never Too Late!
So often people tell me about things that they wish they had done in the past. I hear statements like “I should have learned French” or “I could have become...
Making Balance Happen
Lately I have been trying to help clients develop strategies to have a happier and more balanced life. We have been using a very simple exercise that will help you...
Making Balance Happen
Lately I have been trying to help clients develop strategies to have a happier and more balanced life. We have been using a very simple exercise that will help you...
Therapy Doesn't Work!
I find it so interesting to hear individuals give their opinions and state how convinced they are that therapy doesn’t work. Sometimes it doesn’t and there are a number of...
Therapy Doesn't Work!
I find it so interesting to hear individuals give their opinions and state how convinced they are that therapy doesn’t work. Sometimes it doesn’t and there are a number of...
It's Up To Us!
It’s been several years since I first began working with people and even though I long ago passed the once coveted goal that some called “Freedom 55” I continue to...
It's Up To Us!
It’s been several years since I first began working with people and even though I long ago passed the once coveted goal that some called “Freedom 55” I continue to...
The Time is Now
Over the years I have worked with people who handled life and stress well – until they couldn’t. Many had buried their problems and just tried to carry on without...
The Time is Now
Over the years I have worked with people who handled life and stress well – until they couldn’t. Many had buried their problems and just tried to carry on without...
Shame on You!
Years ago, I heard someone say that guilt is when you think you made a mistake and shame is when you think you are a mistake. Merrian-Webster has several definitions...
Shame on You!
Years ago, I heard someone say that guilt is when you think you made a mistake and shame is when you think you are a mistake. Merrian-Webster has several definitions...
Embrace Today
When you were a child do you remember wishes that you were older? It didn’t seem fair that other children could do things that you wanted to do. Your parents...
Embrace Today
When you were a child do you remember wishes that you were older? It didn’t seem fair that other children could do things that you wanted to do. Your parents...
Give Peach a Chance
Have you ever felt so angry that you lost sleep? Perhaps you actually threw a temper tantrum that afterwards left you with feelings of embarrassment. Are other people avoiding you...
Give Peach a Chance
Have you ever felt so angry that you lost sleep? Perhaps you actually threw a temper tantrum that afterwards left you with feelings of embarrassment. Are other people avoiding you...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Can't Sleep
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking...
Can't Sleep
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Choices
In the well-known play “Hamlet” written by William Shakespeare there is a character named Polonius. His role is to serve as counselor to King Claudius and although some people value...
Choices
In the well-known play “Hamlet” written by William Shakespeare there is a character named Polonius. His role is to serve as counselor to King Claudius and although some people value...
The Mind, Body Connection
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse...
The Mind, Body Connection
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse...