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Focus On The "Yes" Instead Of The "No"
You might believe that you have to say "yes" to all the demands and expectations at work to keep everyone happy and perform at a high level. ...more
Self Improvement
March 18, 2024•3 min read
How To Know When You Have Too Much On Your Plate
Do you find that one minute you can feel on top of everything and then all of a sudden you feel overwhelmed with the high expectations you put on yourself? ...more
Self Improvement
February 29, 2024•4 min read
The Quickest Way to Relieve Some Pressure
How has your week been? My past week has been a mix of work and leisure time with the kids out of school for Winter break, but also an unexpected stomach flu that took us all out for a couple of days... ...more
Self Improvement
February 23, 2024•3 min read
Learning To Trust Yourself
in February, I had the honor of attending and speaking at a personal development event in Saskatoon called Reconnect. The topic I spoke on was different than my usual speaking and workshops in compani... ...more
Self Improvement
February 14, 2024•5 min read
Boundaries Change The Game You Are Playing
As I support many of my clients in creating stronger boundaries to protect their time and energy, I am reminded of just how far I've come myself in this area. ...more
Self Improvement
February 05, 2024•4 min read
Feeling Overwhelmed With Too Much On Your Plate?
A few years ago, when I felt overwhelmed with everything to do, I would double down on my efforts and hard work. I would put in longer hours, push through the overwhelm, and tell myself that when I go... ...more
Self Improvement
January 26, 2024•3 min read
Key Takeaways From a Day with Balanced Leader Clients
In January, I had the pleasure of hosting a day for my Balanced Leader clients, past and present, at Regina's Mackenzie Art Gallery (with remote attendees as well). It's hard to put into words what th... ...more
Self Improvement
January 22, 2024•3 min read
Let Go of the Inner Critic to Get Back Your Confidence and Time
The one that points out everything that’s wrong with you, focuses on every mistake, and says that you’re not good enough. The one that constantly worries about what people think of you. ...more
Self Improvement
January 19, 2024•2 min read
Balancing Family and Achievement
Family has been one of my core values, which has evolved over time to mean that I am fully present with the people I care about the most. ...more
Self Improvement
January 09, 2024•5 min read
Setting Meaningful Goals and What Makes The Difference
Especially this time of year. With conflicting advice out there about resolutions and goal-setting or what to focus on, it's easy to get overwhelmed. ...more
Self Improvement
January 02, 2024•5 min read
Are The Holidays Leaving You More Stressed Than Joyful?
Are the holidays leaving you more stressed than joyful? Let's talk about those things you may be doing with the intent of creating a wonderful Christmas experience . . . but it's leaving you feeling ... ...more
Self Improvement
December 16, 2023•3 min read
Quitting Won’t Necessarily Solve Your Overworking And Overwhelm Problem
You see, life is meant to be more living and less stressing so much about it all. Maybe you are working too many hours and want to get back to a regular work week or even fewer hours so you have more ... ...more
Self Improvement
December 11, 2023•4 min read
Are You Missing Out On Your Life?
Back in 2015, I was at my going-away party for my corporate career. Even though I worked at a great company and had a bright future in the project and portfolio management world, I had decided that it... ...more
Self Improvement
December 06, 2023•5 min read
Why Resilience and Balance Go Hand in Hand
I see resilience as your flexible ability to deal with the negative experiences you face. Both the big, tough setbacks that happen in your life AND the small daily stressors. ...more
Self Improvement
December 01, 2023•3 min read
You're Not Selfish
This time of year, life can feel overstuffed! You might be stressing about what gifts to buy your nieces and nephews, big projects at work or sending out the annual Christmas card. ...more
Self Improvement
November 28, 2023•5 min read
Are You "In Between" Right Now?
Maybe it’s a change in your career or joining a new team. Maybe it’s letting go of a relationship that is no longer meant for you. Perhaps it’s working on being calmer and more present with your kids ... ...more
Self Improvement
November 24, 2023•2 min read
The Power Of Blocking Your Time
Do you feel overwhelmed by your calendar filled with back-to-back meetings? Do you wish for more uninterrupted time for deep work or to think? Or need more space to flex when something unexpected happ... ...more
Self Improvement
November 14, 2023•4 min read
Say No So That You Can Say Yes To A Better Life
When you get that pit of nervousness in your stomach as you wonder how in the world you will have time for the new project you just said yes to. . . with everything else on your plate. ...more
Self Improvement
November 07, 2023•3 min read
My Biggest Takeaways from Lead Conference Canada
The speakers were top-notch, from Arlene Dickinson, Allan Kehler, Afua Agyeiwaa-Boateng, Jack Canfield, Kristina Kuzmic, and more. A personal development event like this is rare in Canada, let alone i... ...more
Self Improvement
November 07, 2023•3 min read
Turn Down The Volume On Your Guilt
Do you find yourself often feeling guilty about saying no to someone or something (even though it’s what you deep down wanted to do)? Or feeling guilty because you missed an important deadline last w... ...more
Self Improvement
October 31, 2023•5 min read
Be Present Like Your Life Depends On It
Want to stop thinking about work all the time? Or overthinking every little decision? Or worrying constantly about what people think of you? ...more
Self Improvement
October 23, 2023•3 min read
The Worry Is Not Solving Your Problem
As I wrapped up last week, I had the old familiar worry pop up that I am going to fall behind or let someone down because I didn't get everything done. Not taking into consideration . . . ...more
Self Improvement
October 10, 2023•4 min read
Calm Your Mind, Balance Your Life
Are you constantly worried about what other people think, overwhelmed with all the to-dos racing in your mind, or simply feeling mentally "messy"? If so, you are not alone and there is nothing wrong w... ...more
Self Improvement
October 03, 2023•2 min read
What If You'll Never Have Enough Time?
Find yourself feeling behind most days or thinking "I don't have enough time for it all!"? While those thoughts still creep up for me, they don't have the same power over me or stress me out like they... ...more
Self Improvement
September 14, 2023•1 min read
Work-Life Balance – What Does It Even Mean?
The phrase “work-life balance” is a funny notion. After all, work is a part of your life, as are family, relationships, personal interests, giving back to others and your health. ...more
First Blog Post
January 24, 2017•9 min read
Focus On The "Yes" Instead Of The "No"
You might believe that you have to say "yes" to all the demands and expectations at work to keep everyone happy and perform at a high level. ...more
Self Improvement
March 18, 2024•3 min read
How To Know When You Have Too Much On Your Plate
Do you find that one minute you can feel on top of everything and then all of a sudden you feel overwhelmed with the high expectations you put on yourself? ...more
Self Improvement
February 29, 2024•4 min read
The Quickest Way to Relieve Some Pressure
How has your week been? My past week has been a mix of work and leisure time with the kids out of school for Winter break, but also an unexpected stomach flu that took us all out for a couple of days... ...more
Self Improvement
February 23, 2024•3 min read
Learning To Trust Yourself
in February, I had the honor of attending and speaking at a personal development event in Saskatoon called Reconnect. The topic I spoke on was different than my usual speaking and workshops in compani... ...more
Self Improvement
February 14, 2024•5 min read
Boundaries Change The Game You Are Playing
As I support many of my clients in creating stronger boundaries to protect their time and energy, I am reminded of just how far I've come myself in this area. ...more
Self Improvement
February 05, 2024•4 min read
Feeling Overwhelmed With Too Much On Your Plate?
A few years ago, when I felt overwhelmed with everything to do, I would double down on my efforts and hard work. I would put in longer hours, push through the overwhelm, and tell myself that when I go... ...more
Self Improvement
January 26, 2024•3 min read
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