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...
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...
Make a Commitment to Yourself
Do you ever get tired of hearing yourself talk about accomplishing a scary goal while not progressing to make it happen? I sure do. And I know...
Keep Expanding Your Comfort Zone
Ever get tired of expanding your comfort zone? The path to personal development was never intended to be easy. We’re having to fight our tendency to take...
Meditation for Motivation
I used to think that the solution to low motivation was to push through it and force myself into taking action. For me, that approach has been...
How to Prioritize Your Life: the Rice and Walnuts Story
Imagine a bowl of raw rice, a bowl of whole walnuts in their shells and a bucket that we’ll put them into. The grains of rice symbolize everyday,...
Is Your Self-Worth Conditional?
Is your self-worth conditional? Is achieving a goal a requirement for you to love and accept yourself? Do you only reward yourself if you feel you’ve earned...
Building Momentum for Change
It’s easy to get caught up in making ambitious New Year’s resolutions for a better you in the year ahead. Yet 80% of people fail to accomplish...