Have you ever heard of the Hero’s Journey? In literature, the Hero’s Journey is a common storytelling framework, wherein a man faces many trials and challenges that cause him to confront his fears and leave the familiar comforts of home behind in order to finally challenge–and then overcome–a major obstacle. He returns home irrevocably...
Ah, the Holiday season is upon us once again! This is a time of respite from the stress of everyday life and joyful togetherness with our families…right? We already know that at this time of year there’s a lot of pressure to get things “right”. Between errands and dinners, parties and presents, there isn’t...
There’s a chill in the air that means the holiday season is nearly upon us. Expectations run high as we’re already coordinating schedules to see our loved ones, making meal plans and shopping for meaningful gifts–on top of everything else that constitutes life-as-usual. At this time of year, it’s especially important to be mindful...
The work I do provides me with so much flexibility in how I schedule my days and weeks, and I recognize that freedom plays a huge role in my ability to respond with grace to life’s demands. There have been many times when I’ve needed to shift my workday on a moment’s notice; when...
From new friends and hobbies, to new clothing styles and musical tastes – the teen years are full of rapid change and growth! Watching our babies grow and blossom can bring up all sorts of emotions. As the mother of teens, I can tell you that it’s both more rewarding and more uniquely challenging...
I’ve been involved in natural wellness for many years, and I can guarantee that building a career with essential oils was not something I’d ever considered. I have a BA in English Literature, did grad work in child assessment and counselling, and I trained in midwifery. Most importantly, I’d already created a thriving, long-term...
As I write this, we’re approaching the holiday season. The time of year when expectations of presents and presence are higher than at any other time of the year. The pressure builds and we need to be extra mindful so our stress doesn’t get the better of us. When stress rules our decision making,...
It’s 7:30am. The Chaos You slept through your alarm, which means no one in the house woke up on time either. The whole house is in chaos. There’s yelling, there’s rushing. Someone’s hogging the shower. Someone’s not getting dressed and the bus is going to be outside in 10 minutes. You realize that you...
Truthbomb: Most people don’t handle change very well. We get into our routines and schedules, and when we book as tightly as I do sometimes, if one thing slips or doesn’t go right, it throws everything off, changing everything. We can very easily find ourselves freaking out and reacting, instead of responding and adjusting...
Are you planning on a crazy, sexy night as part of your Valentine’s Day celebrations? Let’s be clear – I don’t go nuts over Valentine’s Day. It’s a day created by a greeting card company, yet so many people get so caught up in it. We create all this pressure in our relationships to...
