Would you like to live your life with less stress and more happiness? Want to ensure that you are hope-driven, supportive leader?
Stress is a powerful force in life. It can bring about illness, destroy relationships and cause chaos. There is not a one-size-fits-all coping strategy for building resiliency. Our goal is to put a plan together that helps us and our teams to deal with the sources of stress, take care of ourselves during those stressful times, and allows us to reach out to those around us for support. The Work Smart Live Smart flash briefing focuses on helping you and your team to Harness Your Energy, Build Your Resiliency and Protect Your Mental Health!
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We take for granted our health and the health of our children. But what if you are a family that has a child who is facing special challenges? Your child’s health and we…
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Crispy or chewy’ Palm-sized, or bite-sized’ Sprinkles or no’
One of the first signs that the holidays are close is the invite to participate in the Cookie Exchange. Have…
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I loved reading. I would read between homework assignments, favourite TV shows, or on the bus. I loved to stay awake until the wee hours if the book was enticing enough. …
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It is something that we all know that we should do. But often, it is not until something goes wrong or we’ve had a close call that we actually do it.
What is it?
Backing …
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Have you seen any zombies walking around the mall?
These zombies want you to Forget Black Friday and instead celebrate Buy Nothing Day.
Today is the day to consider if yo…
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It is easy just to plunk on the couch and watch TV.
Especially when you have been overwhelmed by deadlines, projects and family responsibilities. But this does little to …
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I belong to the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. As one of our chapter presidents, it was obvious that we were not the association of professional listeners…
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Sadly, one in 10 Canadians suffers from some type of substance use disorder. That could mean your colleague, your neighbour or someone in your own family. Addiction does …
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My life is too complicated. I feel like I am always rushing to get somewhere. I feel like I don’t spend any quality time with my family. What suggestions do you have for …
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We are all remarkable.
However, many of us have talents that we don’t share, as we believe that we are unremarkable, plain, or ordinary.
I love this quote by Henry Van Dy…
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One minute you’re changing diapers and wiping noses, the next minute they have moved out and on.
“Empty nest,” does not need to mean an empty life. At least I hope not. W…
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“What do you say?” “Thank you”
As parents, we probably said this a lot, as we taught our children to be thankful for the gifts that they received or when others did nice…
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Is Your Stuff Starting To Take Over?
I have a lot of stuff! I use some stuff regularly, some is more seasonal. There’s also stuff that hardly sees the light of day and …
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I love de-junking. There is nothing better than getting rid of clutter and unused items. It changes my perspective. It helps me to think more clearly. I feel free.
Every …
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Everyone Has Bad Days!
We all have a day that is off, but sometimes we feel pressure to pretend that all is good and that we are happy.
Have A Bad Day is permission to ac…
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Tis the season to think about what we are thankful for. It is also a perfect time to share our compassion. Being grateful is the number one personality trait that leads t…
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“Hold On, It’s Going To Be Okay”
This saying is part of my family story, along with how my parent’s set up their farm, the struggles that they had, where my grandparents …
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“What do you say?” “Thank you”
As parents, we probably said this a lot, as we taught our children to be thankful for the gifts that they received or when others did nice…
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The weather is changing and for some of us, so does our skin. Our skin is often a reflection of our overall health. It can show signs of stress, lack of sleep and poor di…
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I love my pajamas.
I could hang out in them all day. I could work in them all day. And I feel a sense of relief when I put my flannels on at the end of the day.
It is a h…