We're on Day 21 of physical distancing. Most experts agree this is the magic length of time it takes to make or break a habit. With some of us working from home, spouses and children under foot, gyms closed and social outings curtailed, there's a pretty good chance we've developed some new habits (for better… Continue reading Three simple strategies I use to get shit done
Category: Mental Wellness
Covid-19 isolation log – week 2
Tuesday March 24, 2020 I am trying my hardest to stay positive today, to choose my mindset. Easier said than done. The province has shut down, except for a list of deemed “essential services” including grocery stores, liquor stores, pharmacies, take-out restaurants, hardware stores, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Construction also made the list, but independent… Continue reading Covid-19 isolation log – week 2
Covid-19 isolation log: week 1
Day 7 Thursday March 19, 2020 The first official day of spring. I am feeling anxious today, thinking of the hours I have to fill keeping Cordelia entertained and myself level-headed. Our life has been relatively simple for months, we are home most of the time, but there have been things to look forward to:… Continue reading Covid-19 isolation log: week 1
Can’t get to the gym? A few of the at-home workouts I love
Facing Ana: How gaining 30 lbs during pregnancy taught me to love my body
When people see some things as beautiful,other things become ugly.When people see some things as good,other things become bad.Lao Tzu It took me almost 10 years to admit out loud to another person that I had an eating disorder. When I did, I spoke about it like it was done with, gone, in the past-… Continue reading Facing Ana: How gaining 30 lbs during pregnancy taught me to love my body
My New Year’s Resolution
He that can have patience, can have what he will.Benjamin Franklin The day I wrote this, I decided to clean and rearrange the living room, put away all the Christmas decorations and make the space more friendly for a soon-to-be-mobile baby. When Cordelia woke up from her nap, it still looked like a bomb went… Continue reading My New Year’s Resolution
6 self-help books to start your 2020 reading list
Tis the season for starting fresh and setting goals. What better time, than the beginning of a new decade, am I right? With mental health being a hot button topic these days, self-help books are a dime a dozen. So how do you know where to start? Two years ago I hit rock bottom. I… Continue reading 6 self-help books to start your 2020 reading list