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...
How to Respond to Change When You have Fear of 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...
Do You Have Fear of 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...
Fear Based Distraction
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 a Different 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 Journaling Helps Self-Awareness
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 Use Meditation for Self-Awareness
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...