Category Archives: Balance & Vitality

The Dark Side of Summer – How Not to Be a Slave to Media Manipulation

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For Women Everywhere – and Those Who Love Them! In the Northern hemisphere it’s now officially summer. And everywhere I look I see ads for “the perfect swimsuit”, suncreams and self-tanners. In women’s magazines and online I see the question, … Continue reading →

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Is This You Too? How I FINALLY Learned to Take Care of Myself…

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When your life gets stressful, when you feel overwhelmed, what do YOU do? Well, when I first moved to Canada from England almost 10 years ago and left behind my friends and much of my family, I had quit the … Continue reading →

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10 Meaningful Areas for you to Ponder, Reflect and Create an AMAZING Year!

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Recently, my life turned upside down. A family crisis has meant my husband Duncan and I are flying back and forth from Canada to England for what will probably be about 18 months in total. Now, although I’m more adjusted … Continue reading →

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Give Yourself An Obligation Free Day (or Evening) Every Week!

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A few years ago I had a client with a loving husband, kids, a home she really liked and a job that while it had its challenges, the pay and hours really suited her. But she felt stuck, frustrated and … Continue reading →

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Airplane Day shown by airplane flying into the sune

9 Awesome Tips to Get Your Important Stuff Done with an Airplane Day!

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Whatever you think of travelling by air these days, one thing I LOVE about plane travel is that once I’m in the air I’m FREE! OK, so I’m strapped and wedged into my seat, but there are NO distractions – … Continue reading →

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Equinox Gives us an Opportunity to Pause, Reflect and Learn: 5 Questions for You!

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We’ve just passed the Equinox – one of two dates each year when the hours of daylight equal the hours of darkness. This marks a change in the rhythms of nature. And all over the world there are rituals that … Continue reading →

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One Easy Way to Calm Down, Slow Down and Focus on What’s Really Important to You

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This week’s article is not about saying, “No” to things – although that is one option. And it’s not about making time for something else on your busy to-do list. It’s about spending the time you already have a little … Continue reading →

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Heal the Story Behind Your Fear and Painful Feelings

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We live in a society that believes that facts, science and rationality will solve all our problems, and yet we are still ruled by our feelings and emotions. Suppressing and AVOIDING our difficult feelings simply blocks us from learning valuable … Continue reading →

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7 Easy Ways For You to Energize and Refocus!

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Spring and Fall are a great opportunity to refocus and energize ourselves. And you’d be surprised how small a change can be – and still make a big difference. In fact it’s often the small changes that make the MOST … Continue reading →

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Self-Care Tip: Build an OVER-Reserve of Key Items and Make Your Life Easier!

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We’ve all experienced the freedom that comes from getting rid of out-dated, broken and unnecessary ‘stuff’. So, to build an OVER-Reserve of stuff may seem a strange tip, especially when simplifying and de-cluttering are all the rage. And while too … Continue reading →

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