Given that it is September, research gurus are telling parents that fit children do better academically than those who do not take part in any type of exercise program. The message here is to get kids moving. They will behave better, study harder and sleep more soundly. Several news articles in the last few months […]
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 […]
Secret to a Happy Life: Focus on Meaningful
A very interesting discussion was on the radio a while ago and it grabbed my attention. It was all about ‘focusing on meaningful’ i.e. engage in pleasant experiences. Engagement reduces stress, increases happiness and is good for your mental health. Be active rather than passive. No matter what age and stage of life: Engage, take […]
Texting – gone too far
A large focus of my practice is working with clients who come to see me because of relationship issues. Usually one or both of the partners in the couple relationship end up in my counselling office due to a major blow up or due to weeks/months of a ‘cold war’ atmosphere in the home. As […]
Successful at work – Wimp at home
Speaking truthfully, we humans, are afraid of only two things in life: 1) that someone or something can hurt us physically; and 2) that someone will reject us emotionally. Let me focus on #2 because herein lies the seed to many problematic relationships. In reviewing my case load for the coming week, I noted many […]
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