Summer changes each season as the kids get older. We went from planned out days of park dates, crafts and sprinklers in the yard…. to dropping them at the pool each day and managing screen time…. and now the kids are 15,14 and almost 12, I know this summer will look a little different than the … Read more
This mindful exercise (ME) is focused on getting out of your head and into your body. But not in a hurried and busy sense. More in the sense of ‘being’ and not ‘doing’ These exercises are made by a registered counsellor, but they are not a replacement for 1:1 therapy. Please let me know what … Read more
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Go Slow to Go Far “Go slow to go far” is a quote I heard from a co-worker, about working in communities with communities. It is about taking time to build relationships to create a strong foundation for collaboration, But it is a quote I have offered counselling clients who struggle with overfunctioning, earning their … Read more
This post is about boundaries and the burnt-out Mom. This isn’t about the boundaries we need to set with parents, or at work, or with that one friend who only calls when they need something. This isn’t about the barriers we put up to keep people out. This is about how it feels to be … Read more
If you are new to minimalism or just want a refresher on some of the key concepts and mindsets, I put together this list of terms and definitions all around minimalism and decluttering. These are terms I have come across over the years and are my interpretation of the way to define them. terms … Read more
People always say life is short and follow it up with some positive affirmation to override any current negativity, doubts or distractions. But I think that ‘life is too short’ doesn’t always feel empowering or motivating. At the most extreme, it could make life feel fleeting and inconsequential. What does it even matter?? … Read more
This post was featured in a Simple Saturdays newsletter and I received so much feedback from it, that I felt it deserved to live on the blog as well. You can join Simple Saturdays here I recently bought something simple that is bringing me a lot of joy…. spoons. I know, it sounds so … Read more
Our relationship to ‘enough’ can show up in all the areas of our life. Whether we struggle with discomfort, self-worth, setting limits, or offering ourselves more – we all can consider how the concept of ‘enough’ and ‘sufficient’ can play out in our minds, hearts and lives. Key topics in this episode, and related links … Read more
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The most common question I get is “how do you balance motherhood, life and work?”. We are all seeking to have more balance in our daily lives and make sure we get everything done. In this episode, I share my struggles with having a toddler and baby and looking for balance in my life. I … Read more
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There are seasons in life where we feel like we have lost ourselves, especially in motherhood. We might feel stuck and like we aren’t enjoying our lives. I want to talk to how we can move ‘away from pain’ or ‘towards pleasure’, and some simple ways we can bring delight and passion into our daily … Read more
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