I’m Back!
A quick life update, why I’m returning to the blog after over a year, and what to expect in future posts as I change direction in pursuit of my creative passions.
Self Development
Confessions, creativity, and changes
Hi friends, Today’s post is a little different to the usual, and it’s one that’s been writing itself in my head for a while now. Grab a coffee, tea, latte or your bevvy of choice – we’re gonna be here for a little while! I’ve talked in the past about how when I left Canada […]
What I learned from my January spending challenge
Ok, first things first. Does January 1st feel like it was a year ago? I swear, it feels like forever since I told you guys about my intentions for 2019, and while a few of them haven’t received much of my attention yet, I’ve been off to the races with others. One of these has […]
5 takeaways from BlogHer Health 2019
Ever since I started blogging in 2010, I’ve wanted to attend a blog-related conference. I’d heard of many in the US, but living in Canada at the time, knew it would mean a commitment of money for travel, accommodation and the conference itself. Because of this, I never made it happen. BlogHer has always been […]
7 things that happened when I traded cardio for weights
Einstein said that ‘”the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” This was once me, wanting to get fitter, running longer and HIIT-ing harder, but only seeing diminishing returns. If this sound familiar, perhaps reading about the 7 things that happened when I traded cardio for […]
10 fun indoor friend date ideas that aren’t coffee
Earlier this month I shared my intentions for 2019, and one that I feel most excited about and committed to is building and strengthening relationships. It feels to me like social media use is at an all-time peak right now, and at the same time, science is also starting to suggest that this isn’t a […]
Renewed intentions for 2019
With 2018 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on the last 365 days and set new intentions for all aspects of holistic health. After evaluating my personal growth this past year, here are my renewed intentions for 2019. It wouldn’t be the end of the year without a post on goals and intentions, […]
How to reflect on the year in a meaningful way
Reviewing the past year is a powerful step in setting yourself up to make next year one of your best yet. Here’s how to reflect on the year in a meaningful way, plus the next steps to take in your goal and intention setting for 2019. Let’s start the week with a personal development question: […]
What does it mean to live a fulfilled life?
I’ve said in the past that my mission is to help as many of you as I can to achieve your holistic wellness goals and live vibrant, fulfilled lives. Recently it occurred to me that I’ve never completely explained what I mean by this, so today’s the day that we’re going to talk about it. […]
31 writing prompts for self care during the holidays
Looking for a soul-nourishing activity for December that’s totally free? Try a journalling challenge with these 31 writing prompts for self care during the holidays. A few minutes each day is all you need! Last week I was chatting with a reader about creating self care habits during the winter, which admittedly, can be a […]