Happy Thanksgiving
Today is Canadian Thanksgiving, so a happy thanksgiving to all my fellow Canucks. Canadian Thanksgiving marks the end of harvest and is a day to give thanks. I thought I would share with you a few things that I’m grateful for on this day. I am grateful for my little family and the fun we have [...]
Get Empowered
Don’t get sucked into other people’s drama. Don’t let your past define you. Do what you think is right. Accept consequences. Be OK with saying no. Don’t be a victim. Take ownership. Have integrity. Be deliberate. Be content. Choose. “you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – [...]
Yes, But What Are You Doing About It?
We all have reason to complain from time to time. We don’t have enough responsibility at work, we don’t get out and just have a good time, we don’t have enough money, we need a break from the kids etc … Well, I have one question for you: What are you doing about it? Complaining [...]
30 Ways to Make TV Watching More Productive
Today I’m over at Dumb Little Man with my post 30 Ways to Make TV Watching More Productive. Do you ever hear yourself saying “I just don’t have time” yet find yourself plopped in front of the TV for the better part of every evening? As our to-do lists grow so does our stress and [...]
Two Simple Questions That Could Stop You From Gaining Another Pound
Most of us have an unhealthy relationship with food. We eat too much, we eat too little, we eat food that’s high in sugar, fat or that’s highly processed. In short these poor eating habits are having a detrimental affect on our health. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that the general population is [...]
How to Avert Cabin Fever This Winter
Fall is rapidly settling in in my neck of the woods. Time to do a fall clean up and put away all traces of summer. For most, fall also marks the start of a lot more time spent indoors. Whether you’re retired, a stay at home parent, or just a busy body who enjoys the [...]
Secrets of the Perpetually Unhappy
This post was originally published in June last year. Please enjoy again or for the first time. I think it’s safe to say that most of us are searching for happiness. If you have already found it well done! But there are several people who remain quite unhappy and I’m about to share their secrets [...]
Giving Rules The Flick
Rules rules rules. We are given rules to follow as soon as we’re born. You must pick up your toys, you must be nice, you must be home by a certain time etc. As we grow older there are more rules, start work at 8 and leave at 4, an hour for lunch, show respect [...]
Purge Just 7 Things – A Weekend Challenge
This was originally published in April, 2009. Getting bogged down with stuff? Me too. It’s no secret that I love simplicity, decluttering and organizing but I’m by no means perfect in any of these regards. In fact things are starting to pile up around the house and I feel that there is stuff everywhere. But [...]
I Can’t Do It
These are four words I haven’t said too often and it’s also rare that any of my family members ever say them. I’ve been fortunate enough to be surrounded by people who know deep down they can do what they want if they just put their minds to it. Just because they aren’t doing X,Y, [...]
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