Parks, beaches, health and fitness facilities, and home. Can you name a common link between these locations? If you said, “places one can go to relax or have fun,” you would not be wrong. However, while they may be similar in multiple ways, one meaningful connection is that they are all places
Here are a few suggestions to read and watch that will brighten your day… Check out these true to life reasons why you should look on the brighter, funnier side even when times are tough. There’s a basket full of physical and psychological benefits: Your cardiac health can be improved.Laughter makes your heart pump as […]
As we navigate the complexities of modern life, there’s an often overlooked element that profoundly impacts our well- being and happiness: our social life. It’s no secret that we live in a fast-paced world, and it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, unintentionally neglecting the connections that truly matter. But here’s the […]
Missing Nature? As we spend less and less time outside, we’re losing all kinds of health-boosting benefits. For instance:• We move more when we are outdoors and take more stops. • A 30-minute dose of nature can lower your pulse rate and blood pressure. • Air quality is usually better outdoors and limits exposure to […]
Energy boosters • Turn on some happy music and just dance • Buy yourself or someone else some flowers • Take a meditation or yoga break • Phone a friend • Watch or read something funny • Write in your journal for 5-7 minutes • Brew up a chai latte, a special coffee or a […]
Late all the time While mum has more time than ever and fewer demands on her time, she’s never ready when I come to pick her up for healthcare and hair appointments. It’s always a chaotic rush. Help? Simple planning ahead ideas might be to: 1. Try not to over-schedule. 2. Post a visible […]
Practical tips for maintaining a lighter heart while caregiving A mid day-to-day chaos, it becomes helpful to nurture a playful mindset. Embracing playfulness not only helps us navigate through the challenges of our schedules with a lighter heart, but it also infuses joy and creativity into our lives. In this article, I will share some practical […]
Explore the systemic oppression faced by Indigenous peoples across Canada.