When I married myself five years ago, it was to celebrate self love – to stop chasing the ‘happily ever after’ and start living the ‘happily ever now’. Since then, I’ve no longer felt the need to apologise for my … Continue reading
Creating a happy and connected family in the modern world can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Everyone is working tirelessly to make ends meet, technology seems to control our everyday life, and stress has become prevalent among both … Continue reading
With the coronavirus and runoff reactions making their way into so many aspects of our lives, I thought I would take the opportunity to highlight actions that we can all take on from a personal skills perspective to minimize impact. … Continue reading
In today’s society and culture veterans and their families are finding it very difficult to cope and adjust to life outside the military. Some of the issues that arise for veterans range from mental health, physical and adapting/integrating fully … Continue reading
I’m a recovering people pleaser. I went out of my way to help others, often at my own expense. I’m also an introvert. Setting boundaries and speaking up isn’t something that comes naturally to me. The day I realised something … Continue reading
If you’re interested in self improvement, you likely spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to get what you want out of life. Many times, it’s not a lack of opportunity that stops you from getting what … Continue reading
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