2019-07-02 20:19
Do you break the rules? I’m not referring to the rules that are useful (and life-saving!) when they protect our safety. Traffic lights, for instance, are important to obey. I’m t… Read More
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2019-07-02 20:13
Since kindergarten, many people have been conditioned to think of summer as a break from routine and responsibility. And this “schools out” mindset even carries over into adultho… Read More
2019-07-02 20:10
I listened to an incredible video by Bob Proctor the other day and he said: “You may not be responsible for who you are, but you are responsible to change it!” For me, this state… Read More
2019-07-02 20:08
Today, on my birthday, I awoke to my iPhone notifying me of all the birthday postings on my Facebook wall. As I went through my morning routine I scrolled through the numerous birthday wishe… Read More
2019-07-02 20:05
Today is my 15th Wedding Anniversary!! Such an incredible milestone moment! You see, life is speckled with these amazing, champagne-bottle-popping life events that happen at one point… Read More
2019-07-02 20:02
As an entrepreneur who works from home, I’ve had many people say that I’m really lucky because I could work in my pajamas if I wanted. Yet, I actually don’t. For me… Read More
2019-07-02 20:00
Throughout life, we’re taught to extend love outwards—to be kind to others, to share, to shower others with compassion, empathy, and generosity. Yet, when it comes to directing a… Read More
2019-07-02 19:57
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?&rd&hell…Read More
2019-07-02 19:51
Do you fear change? I’ve recently made a huge career change and I’m not going to lie…I was a little scared. You see, for most of us the thought of making a life chan… Read More
2019-07-02 19:49
How do you speak to the people you love? I’m guessing you speak to your family and friends from a place of kindness and love. Yet, how do you speak to yourself? By th… Read More
2019-06-13 11:17
Are you proud of yourself? How often and easily do we gush with pride over our kids, our friends, our dog, etc. Just like me in this photo with my youngest son Haydn. I’m so incr… Read More
2019-06-12 12:07
One day, a professor entered the classroom and announced a surprise test. The professor distributed the question paper, with the front side facing down and asked them to turn the page and st… Read More
2019-06-12 12:03
It’s a fact of life that some people hold us back, while others propel us forward. For instance, you can’t hang out with negative people and expect to have a positive life. The w… Read More
2019-06-12 11:53
There’s nothing more crippling than feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re being struck down by anxiety or drowning in a never-ending to-do list. 📃 Can you relate? You… Read More
2019-06-12 11:50
Something I’m really aware of is that I tend to think “What’s next?” after reaching a goal. Even when I have amazing success, somehow my mind shifts to how can I succ… Read More
2019-06-06 11:06
When people disrespect you or don’t treat you well, it is easy to take their behavior personally, to blame yourself and think you have something to do with their behavior. I’m pr… Read More
2019-06-05 11:03
When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was not a valuable book; and so, a poor man, who could read a little, bought it for a few coppers. The… Read More
2019-06-05 00:08
”There is simply never enough time.” “There is always too much to think about.” Phrases I used to say on a regular basis. That was until I started implementing certai… Read More
2019-06-04 23:22
How much of your life have you already been waiting? Hours? Days? Months? Could it possibly be more? And more importantly, what exactly have you been waiting for? A signal from the universe?… Read More
2019-06-04 23:19
Do you write down your goals and dreams on a regular basis? Or do you simply think about them, without actually recording them anywhere? As it turns out, your answer to this question has a H… Read More
2019-06-04 23:17
Two good friends had a quarrel one day, and one of them slapped another. The man felt pain, but said nothing and wrote on the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me.” Two friends… Read More
2019-06-04 23:15
Saying YES, of course, isn’t easy. In fact, saying NO is often the easiest thing to do and even more convenient. The way I look at it, saying YES means making the most of every o… Read More
2019-06-04 23:12
Yesterday I had the honour of doing a book signing for my new book Stories: Finding Your Wings at Coles Bookstore in my home town of St. Catharines. There are no words to describe what it fe… Read More
2019-05-30 11:23
How do we live a virtuous life of meaning, purpose, and success? This is a deep question. It is one philosopher, religious leaders and other thoughtful people have struggled to answer since… Read More
2019-05-30 11:13
Do you feel the difference in the air? Spring is in the air and it feels like a breath of fresh air! I know I honestly feel like it cleanses my spirit and heart. I also feel an urge to make… Read More
2019-05-23 15:11
There once was a little boy who had a very bad temper. His father decided to hand him a bag of nails and said that every time the boy lost his temper, he had to hammer a nail into the fence… Read More
2019-05-23 15:09
Have you ever broken a promise to yourself and felt like you let yourself down? I know I have, more often than I’d care to remember. I can’t count how many times I was read… Read More
2019-05-23 15:05
When I left my corporate job over a year ago my life turned into a roller coaster ride. There were so many incredible highs, accompanied by a few devastating lows. Yet, through it all I neve… Read More
2019-05-23 15:03
I remember this photo like it was yesterday. It was taken a few years ago when Mike and I decided to “play hooky” from work. This isn’t something we do often, because I&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-05-16 11:23
I love to read. I find it one of the most powerful gifts I can give myself because written words can be incredibly powerful, insightful, inspiring, adventurous and even motivating. This is a… Read More
2019-05-15 19:29
A beggar sat on the road for more than thirty years begging for pennies. One day a man passed by the beggar… “Spare some change?” asked the beggar. The man replied… Read More
2019-05-15 19:25
My biggest dream in life has always been to make a difference in people’s lives. I didn’t always have the answer as to how I was supposed to do this, which is why I’ve alwa… Read More
2019-05-13 14:36
They say fear has two definitions. Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. I know for me I’ve experienced both in my life. Especially when it came to jumping on th… Read More
2019-05-10 12:38
Today I needed to make peace with myself. You see, I generally go for a walk at 6:00 am with my husband every morning before I do my workout. I’m actually really proud of my routine an… Read More
2019-05-09 11:01
I love to wear hats! I have for years and own a pretty nice collection of them! I wear them for fashion or because I’m having a bad hair day…like today hahahahah. Yet, no… Read More
2019-05-08 11:43
So, I was getting ready and had some music playing and I heard the song by Lionel Richie called “Easy”. It’s an old song, but such a great one! Yet, today the song really s… Read More
2019-05-07 11:33
I’m guessing you’ve heard the term “self-care” before, right? Like sinking into a warm bubble bath, scribbling in a journal before bed, or maybe meditating quie… Read More
2019-05-06 11:34
How do you motivate yourself? Are you like me and love listening to music with powerful words? For me this is everything!! This photo is actually me listening, on full blast, singing and dan… Read More
2019-05-03 11:23
Just recently I decided to go back to school, which most would say is insane because my schedule is crazy busy. So, you’re probably asking…why would you do that to yourself? You… Read More
2019-05-03 10:51
For a number of years, I’ve gotten into a practice of setting an intention each day. Do you set intentions? Or maybe you’re in a habit of setting goals. However, the two really a… Read More
2019-05-02 17:55
Once, there was a farmer who regularly sold butter to a baker. One day, the baker decided to weigh the butter to see if he was getting the exact amount that he asked for. He found out that h… Read More
2019-05-02 17:46
Just recently I’ve had an amazing opportunity offered to me and I’m incredibly grateful I was able to have an open mind to hear it. Yet, how many times has this happened and we a… Read More
2019-05-02 17:43
I watched this cute new Netflix show called “Huge in Paris”. It’s about a comedian who’s a massive celebrity in France and decided to visit the US to get to know his… Read More
2019-05-02 17:40
When I was a kid, I always loved to play. Especially with my Barbie dolls. My room was overrun with them. Yet, as I grew up it became inevitable that I stopped playing as much. Life got busy… Read More
2019-05-02 17:38
The other day I received an unexpected card from a friend I hadn’t heard from in almost a year. Recently she had read my book and she felt compelled to share what it meant to her and w… Read More
2019-05-02 16:29
Once upon a time, a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone… Read More
2019-05-02 16:26
I absolutely love this time of the year! When the weather starts to warm up and all the leaves and spring flowers start to bud. However, what I love even more about spring, is the spring cle… Read More
2019-05-02 16:23
I love the colour pink! It’s been my favourite colour for as long as I can remember. My favourite flower is the pink tulip, my cellphone signature says “Sent from my Pretty in Pi… Read More
2019-05-02 16:20
Anyone who knows me well knows I HATE the cold and most of all I HATE being cold! Which means I’ve always avoided any activities where I may be cold. So, in other words, I pretty much… Read More
2019-05-02 16:15
I read this amazing quote the other day, “Observe, discern, but accept that others have different stories, experiences, and journeys and some people might refuse to remain open to anot… Read More
2018-12-03 17:15
The thing about life is that sometimes it throws us a curve ball and we don’t always get what we want. Learning to deal with the curve balls in life can be challenging and a bit tricky… Read More
2018-11-15 17:46
2018-04-26 23:50
“My dreams and goals are never going to happen!” “My life is dull.” “I think I’m in a rut.” Do you recognize these statements? You should, because w… Read More
2018-01-24 17:00
Change can be really hard. Especially if that change is thrust upon you. Yet, life seems to have a way of creating these moments for us even if we don’t want them. The Way I see it, it… Read More
2017-10-30 13:42
I truly believe everything happens for a reason. A chance meeting, an unexpected opportunity or even an unforeseen accident must occur. All are required to set you on your destined path. For… Read More
2017-10-20 12:13
We all have a past we may not like. Memories we don’t want to share and people we wish we’d never met. Yet, these moments don’t have to define us. We have a choice how we w… Read More
2017-10-13 16:52
Throughout my life, I’ve had many dreams. Some have been small, whereas some have been extremely large and life changing. Yet, one thing I’ve learned the most, is nothing was ach… Read More
2017-09-08 16:17
I’ve always had a large circle of friends. Young companions and older friends; some are really successful, others are starving artists. And of course, I’ve got a few lost souls i… Read More
2017-08-10 20:33
There are times in life when one single moment can change everything. The birth of a child, landing a dream job or winning the lottery. All amazing instances that in the blink of an ey… Read More
2017-08-04 14:55
There was a time when I struggled daily with vulnerability, which stemmed from toxic relationships in my life. I had been raised to believe, if people knew who I was or saw my weakness… Read More
2017-07-26 20:13
We use the word “love” for all kinds of situations from “I love pizza” to “God loves me”. But, what is love? I believe love is bigger than we are. You can… Read More
2017-07-20 14:27
All of us can relate at one time or another to that moment when life seemed to be humming along ok and then— BAM! Your soul screams out, “Not so fast! Listen up!” You&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-07-17 19:50
I truly believe the universe has a way of guiding and pushing us toward our dreams and goals. This is achieved every day with subtle signs, ideas and lessons. Yet, what happens when you don… Read More
2017-03-20 18:54
As humans we are such social beings by nature and are wired to seek the company of others. We look for comfort, happiness and fulfillment. When it comes time to picking our mate, t… Read More
2017-03-15 13:24
I truly believe everything happens for a reason. Good or bad, it’s meant to be. This is can also be true for the people that come into our life. Sometimes you know right away that they… Read More
2017-03-13 14:31
When you get right down to it, fear is always at the root of so many stuck moments. Instead of taking a chance, we passively limit our lives because of fear. We might complain instead of sol… Read More
2017-03-10 17:00
Expression comes in all forms. Stories, music, art and poetry. Today I’m thrilled to post the first poem to the Positive People Army blog. Olivia’s words are passionate, be… Read More
2017-03-09 14:47
Recently my son shared with me a very self-aware moment he had, had. He describe his life as a passenger in the backseat of a car. He felt like he was only observing and attending, but… Read More
2017-03-07 14:28
Taking a moment for myself has become a very sacred thing in my life. Not just to reflect or have some alone time, but to meditate. However it’s not always easy. Army member Mich… Read More
2017-03-03 19:39
We all lead such busy lives sometimes. Between work, errands and social commitments our days can feel pulled in many directions. It’s during these times that we depend on the comfort w… Read More
2017-03-02 14:32
Signs are all around us. They can be very subtle at times or a slap in the face. Sometimes it’s a story shared that we relate to and need to hear in that moment. It m… Read More
2017-02-28 17:50
For most of my life I’ve always felt I was defined by my profession. I also felt like it was my job’s responsibility to make me happy. However this simple thought left me u… Read More
2017-02-22 17:40
Homeless people go unseen every day. As a passersby we so easily ignore their existence. Also their requests for spare change generally falls on deaf ears and diverted eyes. Lisa had pretty… Read More
2017-02-15 15:16
Life can be very hectic. Between work, kids and any sort of social life we can all feel pulled in many different directions. In some cases family time, especially extended family time gets p… Read More
2017-02-13 15:57
I’ve heard the saying “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind.” And this is why we should all be kind, all the time. Both to ourselves and t… Read More
2017-02-10 18:29
I always find it amazing how one simple, unexpected moment can completely change your day. For Steve his moment occurred during a task he does daily basis. I’m thrilled to share his st… Read More
2017-02-08 16:12
Starting something new can sometimes be challenging. It’s a new routine to learn. It’s hard. It takes too much effort are just a few of the excuses we tell ourselves. For Vanessa… Read More
2017-02-06 16:00
I truly believe everything happens for a reason. Every moment from a business decision to a new friendship to a devastating heartbreak is supposed to happen. All are lessons neede… Read More
2017-01-30 14:06
Somewhere around the main course, our lovely dinner party experienced a minor hiccup. My girlfriend told us that a change in career and lifestyle had made her a more patient, happy person. I… Read More
2017-01-26 15:58
It seems like for most of us spend our life racing through everything. It’s like getting to the next stage will make things better or easier. When we’re young we can’t wait… Read More
2017-01-23 21:55
A bond between sisters can be truly magical. A sister is there during good times and bad. She is the only other person who truly understands your crazy family and knows both your darkest sec… Read More
2017-01-10 15:52
I feel we truly don’t understand the meaning of losing someone until it happens. It hits you when you least expect it. Initially grief consumes you, but then all of a sudden we realize… Read More
2017-01-06 14:55
When we feel emotionally stuck in life we tend to deny, bury, avoid, or attempt to medicate uncomfortable feelings away. Yet, stuck emotions hold tremendous energy. I’m thrilled to sha… Read More
2017-01-03 18:37
Feeling like you make a difference in the world is a basic human desire. When we give back, we get to apply the very best of ourselves – our passion, intellect, and our personal experi… Read More
2017-01-01 17:17
The New Year is seen as a transition for many of us. It’s a time to step back and reflect where we’ve been and where we want to go. There may have been losses and struggles that… Read More
2016-12-31 20:17
Reaching into a Christmas gift bag, I pulled out a brand new blank Journal with a flower adorned cover. “I love it!” I shrieked. “It’s exactly what I wanted.” W… Read More
2016-12-15 17:15
Sometimes we judge ourselves pretty harshly. We criticize, berate, and even disparage ourselves, treating ourselves far worse than we’d ever treat other people. The problem is th… Read More
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