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Renewing Walls and Weaknesses
The main floor of our house in in disarray as we prepare to paint the walls. Do you know what…
Choosy About Chocolate
On Valentine’s Day I received some lovely chocolates from a chocolate shop, well they were from my Valentine, actually. He…
He Cooks, He Cleans
The next best thing to being retired must be having a spouse that is. Lucky me. Not only does he…
The ‘Ain’t it Awful’ Trap
I never used to pay much attention to politics . . . and I certainly didn’t pay any attention to…
Keeping Your Mind and Body
My son just completed a clinical placement on a dementia ward of a local hospital. Looking rather faded after his…
Looking for Gifts in The Perfect Storm
On the morning I was to deliver a session over Zoom to sixteen people my internet connection kept dropping. I…
7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Stay Committed
When an enthusiastic client asked me how she could stay committed to her goals I asked what commitment would look…
Tuning In to Stressing Out
Everyone has stress. But not everyone is aware of what the stressors are, or when the feeling of distress occurs,…
Why Give Thanks?
Frankly, there is a lot to be upset about right now. I don’t need to remind you what’s wrong with…
Cultivating Creativity during Covid
Though I’m from Saskatchewan, believe it or not I don’t like curling. My authentic Saskatchewan friend, who loves it, reminded…
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
To put it another way, you don’t always get what you expect. How do you handle a setback? Do you roll…
Self-Sabotage for Safety
As I’ve written before, there are many factors that influence weight. Genetics, sleep, stress, hormones, disease, medications, our culture and…
Forget about Improving your Self-Esteem
Overweight clients often disclose that improved self-esteem is a desired end result of weight loss. The truth is that if…
Lessons from Tomatoes
Every year I put a giant stake in the ground for my little tomato plants. The intention is to pinch…
What Happens When You Tap on Cravings
In every workshop I’ve ever done that addresses food cravings I see the same thing happen time and time again.…
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