BusinessLink invited me to be on two panels last week, at events they host each month for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Alberta. The topic was well-being and how to manage your health while also growing a business, the struggles of which Iām all too familiar with. Really interesting people on the panels ā experts in their fields of …
I got that Sunshine in my Pocket
I love bike riding. Like really love bike riding. I will choose bike riding first, over any other kind of exercise…except maybe a dog walk but the speed we walk, not really exercise š I don’t always choose exercise, but when I do, it’s usually bike riding. Last night was gorgeous, so I got on my bike and went to …
Adjust my Balance.
My favourite time of day is 645am, when I’m done exercising, dressed for the day, have my coffee and I sit on the couch with the dogs. Just sit. Peaceful. No technology. Just sit. It’s a strange feeling…the sitting. I remember early in our relationship, Robbie noticed my foot was bouncing while we talked. He made an observation about how …
Net Positive.
I had the privilege of speaking at a local women’s group here in Calgary last night – everyone at Women Talk Calgary South were so welcoming, authentic and supportive, it was a real pleasure to participate. The mandate of this group is to be a safe place to tell your story, to be accepted and not judged and for your …
All aboard the podcast train
I’m finally onto the podcast train. I know, I know…most of you are thinking, “what the heck took you so long to learn the awesomeness that are podcasts?” I’ve been reading books all this time but I’m finding, that while I still love books (like, as much as I love breathing), podcasts are giving me real-time insights from thought leaders …
Tim sang too.
Have you ever been to the Calgary Stampede? Only the Greatest Show on Earth (and if you don’t believe me, my city is very humble in it’s description of the event because we use that phrase as the brand tagline!). Our city is recovering today after the last 10 days of the midway, carnival food, traditional western events like rodeo …
Where are the Motivators today?
Today was a particularly down day for me. Nothing specific I can pinpoint that has made me feel this way – just woke up feeling a lack of motivation, not a whole bunch of drive and definitely no desire to exercise even though I logically know how much better I’d feel if I did. But I didn’t. I choose instead …
Make the damn choice.
I just watched my 76 year old father-in-law cut his acre of lawn. And yes, Robbie offered to cut it for him and yes, he said no. (Is there something about men and their “control enthusiasm” for a perfectly cut lawn that only they can cut it perfectly?!?!) But did you read that first part? How Tom is 76 years …
Parade of Motivators
I’m reading Mark Manson’s book, Everything is F*cked – a Book about Hope, the follow-up to his widely successful, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. If you haven’t read either of these, I highly suggest both, even those of us who have a hard time with swear words (I know, I’m like a child that way haha). His …
Life-affecting Vacation
Have you ever been on a solo vacation? I have and it’s awesome. Seriously, kick-ass awesome. I was reminded of the power behind these solo vacations after reading a blog post on Carli Lance (my friend Andrea is the creator – her concept of the Tiny Mammoth is inspiring) all about vacations that are outside the “norm” and she lists …