3 Unexpected Ways to Escape from Soul-Crushing Obligations
As published in Vancity Buzz December 29th 2014. We have all had that moment. You wake up on a Saturday morning and realize that the day is filled with social obligations that make you want pull the...
View ArticleThe Zen of Saying No
As published in Vancity Buzz January 19th, 2015. Think of how much simpler your life would become: I think that you should… No. Are you free to join us… No. I was hoping you would help me with… No....
View ArticleWarning: “Hanging in There” is Destroying Your Health
As Published in Vancity Buzz on January 28th, 2015. Sucking it up is highly overrated. We operate in a society where it seems as if there is some secret committee that hands out awards for people who...
View ArticleHow to Break Free and Make the Brave Choice
As Published in Vancity Buzz on February 19th, 2015. When you feel stuck, it takes all your effort to keep your head above water. It is no way to live for any length of time. It may be a job that is...
View ArticleHow are you spending your time?
When was the last time you wished there was more time in each day? I don’t want to feel like I have to optimize every minute in the day. I’m just trying to figure out if there is a simple change or two...
View ArticleWhy sitting down can accelerate an emotional meltdown…
As published in Vancity Buzz. Think of the last time you were on the verge of losing your sh*t (okay…maybe you actually lost it, but I won’t tell). Chances are, you are not proud of that moment....
View ArticleHow to Fend Off Burnout: Advice from Vicki Saunders
As published in the Huffington Post Most of us behave as if our energy is an inexhaustible resource. We push ourselves and expect that if we crash and burn, we will rebound again after a little rest....
View ArticleHow to deflate your frustration in less than a minute…
When’s the last time that you felt frustrated? Yesterday? This morning? Chances are, it isn’t hard to recall a recent irritating moment. Most of the time, those moments involve other people: our...
View ArticleWhat to do When Life Throws You a Frightening Curveball
“Grace can take you places hustling can’t.” -Unknown “I don’t get it,” I told my husband on a cold February evening, “What am I missing?” I had just emerged from my most successful quarter ever for...
View ArticleIt’s okay to stop trying to fix your life…
Have you ever noticed how quickly life seems to go downhill when you’ve lost your mental buffer? Maybe it’s a physical pain (backache, headache, etc.) or exhaustion or emotional circumstances. You are...
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