Stress: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Written by Simone Usselman-Tod My chosen career was in the medical field as a Diagnostic Medical Radiation Technologist. I learned how to deal with critical situations and be part of a team helping people who were seriously injured and who were struggling to survive....
Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
All of us struggle with fear and worry from time to time. In fact, in many cases, fear is actually a good and healthy thing. It causes us to wear seatbelts and try to eat healthy. It keeps us from doing things that will hurt us, like getting too close to a fire or...
Your Mind Is A Garden
Victoria Day weekend, observed by most of Canada since 1845, celebrates Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24. Many people are unaware that Canada is the only country in the world to celebrate Victoria Day, often referred to as the 'May Two-Four' long weekend. Despite...
Nurturing Belonging
Guest blog written by Joy Seunarine. I open the door and step into the ward as I approach my next client. I am at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre where I provide massage therapy to its’ residents. Loud shouting is heard demanding that he be taken back to his bed....
The Most Life Threatening Condition of our Time
Guest blog written by Tammy Adams. As humans we are living more stressed than ever before. While our ancestors experienced elements of fear and life threatening situations, they did not live their daily lives in this state. It was referred to as fight or flight for a...
Nature’s Spring Reset
A hike this morning in nature refuels my soul and invites me to appreciate the beauty of the natural world that surrounds me. A walk in nature is a powerful reset following a busy week working as a Stress Management Coach and supporting clients though their...
The Power of Community
Written by Simone Usselman-Tod. Communities play an important role in every aspect of our lives. Communities are created not only through our friendships and our families, communities are created through our connections in our neighbourhoods, in our schools, in our...
Shine The Light and Transform Your Life
We all know how important learning and growing is as we navigate the challenges that life presents. Sometimes our world throws us more adversity and challenges than we can handle and we decide it's time to make a change! What do you want to improve this year? Your...
How Your Thoughts Keep You Stuck
Have you ever felt stuck in the overwhelm and frustration of everyday life? Have you ever thought 'Why me? Why does this always happen to me? ' Perhaps you have been trying to eat healthier, balance your life or feel more joy. You just want to enjoy the moment, feel...
IS IT TIME TO TAKE INVENTORY?
Philip Zimbardo recently celebrated his 50th Anniversary as a Professor and ground breaking researcher of modern Psychology. He is the author of more than 300 publications and 50 books. His research spans multiple and wide-ranging subject matter that include shyness,...
Intuitive Animal Communication
Guest post by Sheilagh Mercer. In 2003 I had a Reiki practice called “LIFE IS” that funded the years of training in other modalities. One major modality was graduating 6 levels through Kim Seer resulting in my being certified as a Medical Intuitive and Quantum Healer,...
SHAME – SHAME – SHAME
Charles Darwin studied shame a hundred years ago. He defined it as an unpleasant, self-conscious emotion that was typically associated with a negative evaluation of self. Darwin’s research showed that individuals who experienced shame also experienced regular feelings...