Let us, then be up and doing With a heart for any fate Still achieving, still pursuing Learn to labor and to wait I came across this poem today and was struck by its beauty, simplicity and the sage advice it carried in four short lines. It was written well over 100 years ago by […]
Success is Happy
Recently I was at a business women’s networking event where one of the speakers, an executive coach, was asked “What is the definition of success”? She took a deep breath, looked at the audience, and replied very simply “Success is happy”. YES, I thought, finally I am hearing this in the business community. Success is […]
HAPPY MAY, HAPPY YOU: 3 TIPS TO BUILD YOUR HAPPINESS
The month of May has arrived in all its glory. It is time to build your happiness. And yes, it’s time to hang a basket of flowers by your front door, dust off the Bar-B-Q and engage in outdoor activities. Many of my clients come to counselling / therapy because they want to be ‘happy’ […]
Depressed? Activate these 4 Tips
There has been a major shift in the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression. The shift has been from prescription drugs to a routine and exercise. Structure to one’s day – including regular healthy meals, regular bedtime, socialization and daily exercise – does wonders to help people, from teens to adults, deal with mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety. […]
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Up until a few years ago, the symphony was very much outside my Comfort Zone. And then, I received an invite. Yikes – I accepted and I went. I was nervous that I would be restless or even doze off during the performance. Au contraire mes amis – I loved it. This experience opened a […]