Back to School – Healthy Sandwiches Made Easy

Back to School – Healthy Sandwiches Made Easy

There are so many possibilities when it comes to creating delicious sandwich options that your children will look forward to eating. Have a variety of whole grain bread on hand. Keep your children interested by getting creative when choosing ingredients for...
Why Goal Setting Isn’t Enough

Why Goal Setting Isn’t Enough

  What I have learned over the past 12 years working with clients as a Health and Wellness Coach is that goal setting isn’t just about coming up with a goal and your forward action. It’s about so much more; like changing the stories we tell ourselves,...
Changing Stripes – 6 Steps to Behaviour Change

Changing Stripes – 6 Steps to Behaviour Change

​ On a recent shopping trip I picked up a little striped cardigan for 70% off. Deal! I had a passing thought about it being kind of like a cute little cardigan already in my closet. But a deal is a deal, right? As it turns out, I have a total of seven striped tops in...
Mindfulness vs. Relaxation

Mindfulness vs. Relaxation

Is Being Mindful and Relaxed the Same Thing? The short answer is “no”. Simply put, being mindful is being aware, and being relaxed is to be free of tension. Being mindful is to become aware of how you are feeling physically, emotionally, mentally, and...
Walking Meditation

Walking Meditation

Many of us want to bring spirituality into our lives but don’t know where to begin. Or we think we have to sit still in silent meditation for an hour each day in order to be “spiritual.” Maybe you are you one of those who think yoga is a waste of...
Self Compassion

Self Compassion

Self compassion is a value that provides a great foundation for emotional wellness, self-love, and kindness without suffering or self-criticism. Yet so many clients struggle with feeling unworthy and are plagued with feelings of guilt, shame, doubt,fear and stress....