10 Rules That Guarantee Unhappiness in Your Relationships and Your Work

“It’s not my fault” is just one way to guarantee unhappiness in our relationships, our work and in life. ___ Unhappiness. It’s probably the opposite of what you want in your life and in your relationships. It is easy to fall into patterns that lead to unhappy relationships and unhealthy dynamics in your life.  There … More 10 Rules That Guarantee Unhappiness in Your Relationships and Your Work

Motivation Follows the Action, Not the Other Way Around

For more on the 11 Things I am learning about recovery while studying for my clinical exam, click on the photo above for a link to the article. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign … More Motivation Follows the Action, Not the Other Way Around

You Can Read All That You Want About Recovery, but That Doesn’t Mean You are in Recovery

For more on the 11 Things I am learning about recovery while studying for my clinical exam, click on the photo above for a link to the article. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign … More You Can Read All That You Want About Recovery, but That Doesn’t Mean You are in Recovery

11 Things I am Learning About Recovery While Studying for My Clinical Exam

At first it will hurt, then you will feel more alive. That is just how things work. ___ A few weeks ago I wrote about how I will be studying for my Clinical Addiction Counsellor exam. I am investing sweat, precious brain cells and time in the process. I am using two manuals that are … More 11 Things I am Learning About Recovery While Studying for My Clinical Exam

Let’s Talk… Get Ready to Support Mental Health Initiatives Across Canada

Recovery. Some people define it as a period of reorganization after a major business loss. Other people think of recovery as what happens on Sunday morning after a few nights of just a little too much fun. Recovery means a lot to me. 12 months ago I was just a few months into my recovery … More Let’s Talk… Get Ready to Support Mental Health Initiatives Across Canada