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The 4 Foundational Skills for Effective Communication
Almost everyone thinks that they communicate effectively. However, the foundational skills for effective communication are

Replacing Shame and Judgment with Compassion and Support
Earlier this week, I politely told an elderly woman to mind her own business. It

5 Tips to Become a Better Listener
There came a point in my life when I realized that I needed to learn

Self-Care Activities: Are You Soothing or Distracting?
Now that the holidays are over, many people find themselves feeling like they need a

Little Cabin in the Woods
Yesterday, we said goodbye to our little cabin in the woods at Arrowhead Provincial Park.

Does Fear Hold You Back from Saying What Needs to be Said?
One of my superiors at work once told me that they admired how I always

Choosing New Year’s Resolutions that Stick
I gave up choosing New Year’s resolutions many years ago. I don’t choose New Year’s

What to Do When Someone Is Mad at You?
Have you ever had the experience of telling someone that you couldn’t do something, only

Holding Space: The Value of True Listening
I remember the first time that I heard the term “holding space”. I had no

Letting Yourself Fail
Although it was 15 years ago, and such a small event in my life, the

When to Listen to Fear… and When to Let It Go
We are camping at Algonquin Provincial Park this week, as part of our 25 day,

How Death Led Me to the Real Me
Today would have been my mom’s 69th birthday. It has almost been 4 years that