How to stop the all-or-nothing cycle

How to stop the all-or-nothing cycle

How many times have you leapt into your wellness journey with enthusiasm and started with a bang, only to find yourself backsliding into old habits within weeks? How many times have you said, “Eff it, I’ve already screwed up,” after one small step off the path and...
Seven Ways to Come Home to YourSELF

Seven Ways to Come Home to YourSELF

When I was a teenager, I had a Successories (remember those?) framed quote that I kept on my nightstand. It said: “Courage: Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Anonymous It always resonated with me so deeply....
Got Foggy Boundaries? Here Are 6 Signs

Got Foggy Boundaries? Here Are 6 Signs

Toronto, where I live, has been experiencing heavy fog for a couple of days. We live on the 20th floor of our building, so whenever it’s foggy we can’t even see across the street. My partner & I joke that it looks like a zombie apocalypse out there....
What’s Possible With Boundaries

What’s Possible With Boundaries

If you’re accustomed to putting yourself last, saying “yes” when you’d rather say “no,” and generally being a people pleaser, the very notion of setting better boundaries might induce panic.  I mean, it sounds like a recipe for conflict, doesn’t it? When you...

5 Lessons From My First Sprint Canoe Regatta

{How I’m Cultivating a Growth Mindset Right Now} Watching the Tokyo Summer Olympics, I came across an event that simply amazed me: the sprint canoe race. I’m not sure if you’ve ever watched the sport, but let me tell you, it’s impressive.  In a boat of one,...