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Practicing Patience
I have been struck time and again by how much patience we have needed over the past three years. COVID ground the world to a halt. Supply issues have meant waiting for goods and
Understanding and Enforcing Boundaries
The end of the year brings its fair share of celebration. Even with the ideal plans, the best company, and every item on your wish list ticked off, the holidays require plenty of energy. The boldest extrovert might
Reflecting on Men’s Mental Health
Every November, Men’s Mental Health Month brings awareness to the specific ways men struggle with their mental and emotional wellbeing. Reflecting on these challenges can help us to better understand them and support the men in our lives well beyond the month of November.
Letting Go of Guilt and Shame
Autumn has arrived, and as the days grow colder and the sunlight dwindles, many find themselves overwhelmed by changes in emotional routines. The worsening weather, the increased time indoors, and the pressures of the holidays can all impact our moods.
Music: the Ultimate Emotional Regulation Tool
Humans are a uniquely musical species. We don’t often consider how incredible that is. You don’t need to compose symphonies or even play
A Simple & Incomplete Guide to Better Sleep: Some Dos and Don’ts
September has arrived, which means a return to routine for many of us. Adieu to late night BBQs and impromptu camping trips, hello early morning classes and coffee-fuelled carpools. So your sleep schedule
Grounding with the 5 Senses
Grounding is a tool to bring you back to the present moment when you feel anxious, or the world around you feels chaotic. The grounding tool below uses the senses
Sexuality and Gender: Some Terms for Allies
The landscape of sexuality and gender continues to unfold. As I write this, I am aware that this document could already be out-of-date. For some people who fall into normative sexuality and gender categories
A Pandemic Plea
As I speak with people in my practice, I can’t help but notice the strain everyone is feeling. The anticipated winter holidays were quashed again with orders to keep things small and avoid gathering. Just when we thought we were in the clear, another variant.
Blue Monday and Beyond: 3 Strategies to Weather the Weather
It was Blue Monday last week, deemed the saddest day of the year. I have been reflecting on my interactions with people during January, and I have to say the world seems particularly down.
Why Practice Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is any activity that involves maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.
The Practice of Forgiving Yourself
We have all had periods in life that we aren’t proud of. Moments we wish we could take back. People we wish we could un-hurt. Sometimes we carry these painful memories with us for a lifetime
Local Gift Giving to Delight Your 5 Senses
In this short and sweet gift guide, I decided to focus on local businesses that use quality ingredients that are ethically and environmentally responsible. I have used the 5 senses to bring in a mindful aspect of nurturing the senses, shapes and time of those you care most about.
How to Minimize Burnout During the Holidays
With the holidays fast approaching we are all both excited and exhausted. It has been another challenging year. The holidays promise some relief from the grind, but is that enough to combat how worn out we’re feeling?
THREE Questions to Ask Yourself This Black Friday
Every year we are faced with the shopping dilemma of Black Friday. Sale prices are enticing; but they can also lead to hasty purchases of items we do not need.
Completing the Stress Cycle: A Guide to Combating Stress
We are surrounded by negativity these days - politically, economically, socially, personally. It feels harder and harder to shake off. The added stress of the pandemic is pushing people to the edge. How can you care for yourself and release stress when so many stressors feel out of your control?
What is TRUE Self-care?
Self-care advice is everywhere these days. The pandemic has brought out anxieties in most of us and self-care is one thing we can control in this world of uncertainty. It is easy to turn to consumer-based approaches: pedicures, chocolate, dinner out.
5 Obstacles to Sexual Pleasure and How to Address Them: A Post for Women and the People Who Love Them.
Many women I speak with have times in their lives where they have lessened desire. Sometimes it is a lull in a relationship after being with someone for an extended time.
Mindful Sensory Bedtime Practices to Help You Fall Asleep
After a long day of work, socializing, or looking after children, do you look forward to going to sleep? Are you confident that you will get to sleep? Stay asleep?
4 Powerful Habits to Become More Assertive
Being assertive means being direct about what you need, want, or feel in a way that’s respectful of others. Using assertiveness as a communication skill can help reduce conflict, build your self-confidence, and improve your relationships.