Setting Boundaries
I recently went for a winter walk in my neighbourhood after a snowfall. One section of the sidewalk I was on was completely cleared of snow. The...
A Pause for Grieving
Emotional trigger alert: this post discusses themes of death and dying. I've paused my blog because my last living parent passed away recently. This post shares what I’m...
Fear of Change, Part 2: Responding to Change
I worked at a tech company for four years until I was impacted by of a round of layoffs. I’ll never forget that unsettling feeling I had...
Fear of Change, Part 1: Creating Change
I remember searching for a new apartment when I was in my thirties. I buzzed the manager suite at a building that looked promising. An older gentleman...
Why Fear Loves Distractions
When I was in grade eight, I exhibited a compulsive behaviour. I created simple to do lists of tasks that I would have done anyway, for the...
Accepting Uncertainty: Letting Go of the Need to Know
I came upon a question mark painted on the sidewalk during my morning walk today. Given the proximity of other nearby markings, I suspect that a city...
Change Your Habits to Reduce Your Stress
When I was in my twenties, I had a job working at a laboratory, testing anti-corrosion paints. Each weekday evening, I laid out a blouse and jeans...
The Benefits of Flipping Your Perspective
Like many during this pandemic, I’ve taken to walking in my neighbourhood to get some fresh air and exercise. I usually prefer walking in a loop so...
How to Develop Self-Awareness (Part 3): Journaling
When I was in my thirties, I saw a therapist for the first time. The reason I stepped into therapy was because of unbearable work stress I...
How to Develop Self-Awareness (Part 2): Meditation
In my previous post, I described that observing, noticing and listening to yourself are how you develop self-awareness. But how do you train your brain to slow...