Why Manifesting Doesn’t Work
So, I don't think manifestation really works. There, I said it. Nothing like starting a piece off with fighting words, I guess. I'm imagining that a whole lot of people are up in arms at a claim like mine. But hear me out, and I promise it'll be worth it. I'm all for...
How to Be in Two Places at Once
This past weekend was Thanksgiving up here in Canada. I love this holiday. Apart from being filled with delicious foods you probably haven't seen since last December, it signals the beginning of cozy autumn, and it always feels like a herald of the coming winter...
Why Commiserating Makes You Feel Worse
Do you ever indulge in a decent bout of good old complaining? Maybe with a willing and agreeable friend or colleague, agreeing about your opinions over a steaming cup of coffee or fill-in-the-blanks with the beverage of your choice? Do you also sometimes find that...
The Heartbreak of Leadership
Have you ever had yourself a humdinger of a week, only to look up and discover it's only Tuesday morning? I had one of those weeks this week. I've felt angry and sad, frustrated and irritated, disappointed and heartbroken, all of which has left me feeling like I'm...
How To Feel Inspired
I bet you're excited to read this one. You're finally going to find out the secret to feeling like doing all those things you keep saying you want to do, but just can't drum up the inspiration or energy to tackle. To be honest, I'm pretty sure I've shared this secret...
How to Stop Falling Behind
There’s something reassuringly familiar about the seasons and the fact that they change just like, well, the seasons. It's a reminder that nothing stays forever, whether you're going through good times or challenging ones. There are a lot of things that feel familiar...
How to Get Off the Fence
So, I make decisions really easily. Based on the discomfort I've witnessed in a lot of other people when it comes to making a decision, I'd say I'm able to avoid an awful of pain and suffering. I know for a fact that most—if not all—of the people I know who really...
Why I Don’t Deserve Good Luck, and Neither Do You
Has anyone ever called you lucky? Specifically, has anyone ever said you were lucky because of something you had, or got to do? Maybe you have a dream job, a dream romance, or were heading on a dream vacation? On the other hand, has anyone ever said you deserved...
Not everything you water will grow: Life Lessons From a Garden
Last year, I, like many other people during this pandemic, decided to try my hand at growing a vegetable garden. After all, we were going to be home for the season, so why not see if I could make green things grow? Plus, it was the first summer at our home that I...