Why do we comfort eat? Regardless of whether we feel stressed, sad or celebrating our happiest of moments we reach for the food. Why do...

December is a packed month isn't it? Trying to wrap up work projects and presents for the holidays, managing difficult emotions that may...

The Weekend. A time for rest, relaxation and bit of fun. Why is it then, that as Sunday evening approaches, a slow building anxiousness...

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Feelings and emotions are tricky for kids (and adults). They can be overwhelming and challenging to understand, but there is a solution!...

As we come to the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, hopefully you have an opportunity to investigate empathy at a deeper level. As we...

In yesterday's post ( link) we talked about developing our listening skills. Well, the same can be applied to empathy. Far from being an...

Listening is one of those things that we really aren't taught. It is a skill, it can be learned and it can be one of the best things you...

Here's the POV: It's raining hard, you had to work late and as you make your way home your car breaks down. After spending ages (and...

Welcome to Mental Health Week. This year The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has deemed empathy as the theme of focus and...

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Have you ever felt uninspired by your job? We all want to be a part of something meaningful however the reality is that, with time, we...

"Rejection is merely a redirection; a course correction to your destiny. " Bryant McGill Rejection. A word that many of us never want to...

Taking the time to recognize that you have been mindful is an important part of your practice. Acknowledging or noting that you have...

Moments of intense emotions are challenging to deal with. If you recall a time when you felt intensely sad or maybe angry, what was that...

The long nights and jam packed days have finally caught up with you. Getting up in the morning isn't as exciting anymore and maybe that...

1. Find a comfortable position and sit down either cross legged or in a chair with your feet flat on the floor 2. Take a few gentle...

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you wake up and things just don't feel balanced? Try gentle morning routine and rediscover...

A useful tool to help foster mindfulness is practicing present moment awareness through the use of our senses - hearing, sight, sound and...

First impressions are key. It is our opportunity to project who we are without saying a word. People have already observed how you walk,...