Tired of Rebelling Against Your Routine?

Tired of Rebelling Against Your Routine?

As a Type-A-ish, recovering perfectionist, Virgo, former over-achiever, you’ d think that I’d be a sucker for a good routine. I mean, my name even has the word “rigid” in it. I’ve spent most of my life being pretty tightly wound, needing to know the plan, and...
Flatten YOUR Curve

Flatten YOUR Curve

In the past 7 months…   How many graphs have you looked at that showed how we can flatten the curve? How many conversations have you had about ways in which we can honour the capacity of the system? How many adjustments have you made to your life this year to...

I was determined to hold on, no matter what

As I ponder my journey with healthy boundaries, it strikes me that my habit of putting myself last started from a fairly young age. Check out this story about a canoe trip in Algonquin Park, and you’ll see what I mean.   I’d love to hear…did...
Here’s what I do instead of beating myself up 💜

Here’s what I do instead of beating myself up 💜

I used to be SO HARD on myself. I would set the bar high, and then jump over it. Anything less than the best was unacceptable. The world reflected back to me that this was a good thing. I was ambitious. Driven. A high achiever. I was praised and rewarded for believing...

I Knew I Was a Perfectionist When…

I knew I was a perfectionist from a very early age. In this video, I share my first memory of my perfectionism, and the very important lessons I’ve learned over the years as I learned to unsubscribe from my inner critic’s fears. If you’re ready to...

Boundaries are an Act of Kindness

It’s Inspiration Week! Please vote for me here. Thank you!   I am so thrilled to be competing in Speaker Slam’s first-ever online Inspirational Speaking Competition! The stakes are high and I’d love your vote! 💜 I recorded this video on what was a tough day...
Self-Care Confetti for Stressful Times

Self-Care Confetti for Stressful Times

I conducted a poll on social media the other day, asking people what symptoms of stress they’re experiencing. The top 5 responses were: Trouble focusing/concentrating. Short temper. Increased reliance on unhealthy coping strategies. Trouble sleeping. No energy,...
We Need To Talk About Anger

We Need To Talk About Anger

On a Sunday afternoon last July, I watched Nanette for the second time. It’s a Netflix special featuring Hannah Gadsby, a Tasmanian comic whose entire set is about how she can’t do comedy anymore. What a roller coaster! I laughed…oh, how I laughed! I was deeply...