Life throws us curveballs from time to time, and even though we’re resilient, there are times when difficulties take a toll on our mental health. To cope and eventually manage or overcome mental health issues, you need to see a therapist. But how do you find one? At The Design Your Life Centre, we address […]
I recently had the pleasure of giving a webinar for a corporate client who asked me to speak to their staff members in support of their mental health. My talk, titled, “Surthriving in the Face of Uncertainty,” perfectly describes the situation we’re all facing and what we need to learn to do to make it […]
These unprecedented times have been hard for most of us. But while turmoil always accompanies trauma and change, another thing that happens at times like this is post-traumatic growth. Yes, believe it or not, situations like this, do result in us becoming stronger in ways that serve us. However, this is not a passive process. […]
ACCEPTANCE: THE FIRST STEP TOWARD POSITIVE CHANGE As humans, we tend to resist change in our lives. We’ll do anything to avoid change despite its certainty and our incredible ability to adapt. Learning to move through change vs resist it is what makes all the difference in our ability to successfully navigate whatever life […]
Mother’s day is hard for so many, especially now. For those who want nothing more than to hug their mother, or embrace their children rather than give a distant wave. For those who have lost a child, or have been trying for the child they have yet to hold. For those who grieve the mother […]
Bearing life comes at a cost – sadly that cost is usually burdened by the Mother. For years, the pain that women go through to bring a child into the world has been a silent process. We have only recently begun to open up and talk about the bowtie pain effect that comes with having […]
I was having a lazy Sunday; you know, one of those days where you decide not to put the usual effort into looking your best. For me, that meant putting my fuzzy mess of curls in a ponytail and donning my fabulous sequinned Kevin Allwood toque to venture out to face the day. On that […]
Renovations are hell. Anyone who has undergone a renovation knows this. I should know this. I have lived through enough of them in my personal life to expect broken promises, and things to not happen as planned. But somehow, as with other challenges we welcome into our lives, we often go into them focused on […]
Here it is: The long awaited Part 2 of my interview with the amazing Nikki Bergen on her process of navigating the challenges of infertility. In Part 1 Nikki gets real about what this journey has been like for her, what led to her choice to share it with the world, and the benefits she […]
Almost every day for a year and a half; that’s how long my daughter has been waiting and talking about going to drama club at her school. This was going to be her year. She was finally old enough to attend. So when she brought home the forms, I was on it. I filled them […]