I am one of life’s optimists. That’s not to say I don’t have my moments of self-doubt etc. but basically I have a positive outlook on life. Have you ever wondered how some people stay cheery, even when things in life are not going so well? I am going to share with you ten simple […]
Continue ReadingHave many ideas — do one!
Tips to making priorities I’m just back from a wonderful whirlwind tour of Ottawa, ON; Montreal, PQ, and Vancouver, BC. And I arrived back to my home office in Seattle, WA to find loads of paperwork to catch-up: emails, phone calls, filing, student assignments and course evaluations, Team SchoolofCT minutes, RRCO minutes and committee work, […]
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How to Make Exercising a Happiness Habit Do you begin a stringent exercise plan only to fall off the wagon and give up? Most of us do. And continue to throughout life! We all want the benefits of exercising and starting a new program always seems so exciting. We imagine how we are going to […]
Continue ReadingAug 2009 Finding Your Joy and Strength
(introduction to the Feeling Absolutely Fabulous Program™) Just recently I was making arrangements for a lunch date with my friend Joan. Joan and I sit on the Board of the Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario and we had some business to work on and some personal “girlfriend” stuff to catch up with. You know how […]
Continue ReadingMe First, Darling!
Here we are entering the last month of Spring and many clients and students have been complaining about feeling a lack of energy. I have chosen the topic “self-care” as a reminder to put our health and wellness on a priority list. Or as I like to say “me first, darling!” If you have been […]
Continue ReadingLove, Comfort and Food
When we are feeling stressed or anxious or sometimes just numb, we often reach for food as a way to comfort ourselves. Does this sound familiar? The familiarity and comfort of eating may bring a sensation of temporary peace, but the side effects can be disastrous, including: Obesity Addictive behaviors Eating disorders Bloating Cramping Depression […]
Continue ReadingEasy Ways to Improve Energy This Spring
As we enter March I start to think of the Spring coming and the idea of Spring Cleaning comes to mind. Not only do we get to Spring clean our homes, I think of Spring cleaning my holistic self, that is body, mind, spirit and emotions. And that’s how to Improve Energy. One way I […]
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‘Sensuality for Couples’ 75ml Sweet almond oil 25ml Jojoba oil 9 drops Sandalwood essential oil 6 drops Rosewood essential oil 6 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil 3 drops Patchouli essential oil Use for massage. ‘Hopeful Hearts’ Assists in easing anxiety, reduce heart palpitations and reduce feeling fearful. 30ml Sweet Almond oil 7 drops Sandalwood essential […]
Continue ReadingBaby, It’s Cold Outside!
It’s certainly chilly in the Northern Hemisphere in November, December, January + February! How many of us are hiding our winter extra layer of insulation under extra layers of clothing? Baby, it’s Cold Outside I know that for many years, and especially during the late winter months, I certainly had a tendency to hide under […]
Continue ReadingBack to School, Back to Work, Back to Reality!
It’s that time of year again! As soon as August hits many of us begin to feel ‘that end of summer’ blues. The last days of August have us getting the kids and often ourselves back and ready for Back to School. We start to think of what courses we might like to enroll in, […]
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