Hello Reader, "Spring is the time of plans and projects" ~ Leo Tolstoy Happy Spring! Itās been a long winter here in Canada. Although itās been unseasonably warm, we havenāt had much sunshine in Southern Ontario. In fact, this has been the darkest winter in over 70 years. To brighten up my winter, I returned to an old hobby of mine that I havenāt done in a long time - quilting. Itās a hobby I picked up when my boys were young. It got me out of the house one night per week to go to an open...
about 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Hello Reader, Letās be honest. While midlife can be smooth sailing and sunny, it can also be stormy and tumultuous. š Parenting issues with children from toddlers to young adults - and in some cases grandchildren. š Caregiving for aging parents. š Unexpected personal or family injuries or health issues. š Menopause. š Dealing with the grief of broken relationships and/or loss of loved ones. š Work stress. š Financial strain. š Unrealized dreams. Midlife can be hard. When youāre faced with...
about 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Hello Reader, Have you ever felt like quitting? I have. In fact, Iāve been here a few times. Discouraged. Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Hopeless. Whether it's a health and fitness goal, a dream job or project, or a leisure pursuit, the default, knee-jerk reaction to feelings like these can be to quit. Mostly because even the thought of moving forward seems unsurmountable. So when moving forward doesn't seem possible, Edgar Guestās words, āRest if you must, but donāt quitā, breathe new hope into a...
about 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Sunday! I'm so happy you're here. We have a few new friends in our community this month. š„³ If you're new, 'Welcome!' And if you're one of my loyal Vitality Community friends, thank-you for being here. Grab a bevvy, make yourself at home and see what's new and what's coming up in the Vitality Community. There's a lot new this month, including two new FREE online challenges AND the long awaited Vitality App! Make sure to read ALL the way to the bottom to learn how to...
over 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
The Vitality Newsletter: November Edition Hello Reader, What are you procrastinating on? Is there something that youāve been putting off that you know youād feel so much better, physically and/or mentally, once itās done? Weāve all been thereā¦whether itās a task or project at work, something we know we need to do to improve our physical, mental or spiritual health, a difficult conversation, or the chores at home. A past client of mine came to me seeking help with getting to work on time. No...
over 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 7 min read
Sunday, October 30, 2022 Hello Reader, In celebration of my 54th Birthday on November 3, I am inviting you to increase your self-awareness and find more flow and ease with $54 OFF one of three NEW Coaching Packages! $54 OFF to celebrate my 54th Birthday Week with the Coupon Code: š birthday54 š Until November 6, use code birthday54 to get $54 off the following coaching packages: Discovery Session (1-90 minute session) Create Your Vision (2 -60 minute sessions) Put Your Vision into Action (5 -...
over 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Hello Reader, Life doesnāt get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient. ~ Steve Maroboli The picture below is of a tree on one of the trails in the forest behind our house. Iāve named it The Resilience Tree - And it has earned that name. When you see itās gnarled and broken branches youād wonder, how could it possibly still be living? Yet it is! And even with its scars and broken branches, it is grand and beautiful and continues to thrive and...
over 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Sunday, May 29, 2022 Hello Reader, Welcome to the monthly Vitality Newsletter ā inspiring, educating and supporting passion-driven, heart-centered women to create and sustain vitality at work and at home. There is so much to be G.L.A.D. for this past month (more on G.L.A.D. below). May is such a transformational month in Ontario - where we transition from wintery conditions and not a bud on a tree to full āsummer-likeā conditions with full leaves and blooming flowers, not to mention all the...
almost 3 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Sunday, April 24, 2022 Hi Reader, Welcome to the third edition of the Vitality Newsletter ā inspiring, educating and supporting heart-centred, professional women to create and sustain vitality at work and at home. As this newsletter goes out, I am returning from my first sun-destination vacation in over three years. (Thanks global pandemic!) For someone who has been going South annually for almost 30 years, these last 3 winters have felt very loooong. As much as I try to embrace the winters...
about 3 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
