Here’s to you, 2019

Here’s to you, 2019

The year is waiting to tell its story. I know for me 2019 year the story will be very different. This year is going to be amazing, filled with ups and downs, joy and sadness, and I am so excited to experience it all. For the first time in 3 years I have been able to...
How to say No without feeling like a schmuck

How to say No without feeling like a schmuck

December is still a few days away, but by now, you’re probably feeling the pressure of the season’s many social engagements. It’s such a busy time. The invites roll in and there are so many things to do, not just for your business, but family as well. How do you stay...
Your comfort zone is holding you back!

Your comfort zone is holding you back!

Do you have a favorite pair of PJs? For me it is a grey sweatshirt; it’s my favourite. It’s getting worn and frayed and recently someone asked me why I still have it. It’s my safe place, like that blanket I had as a kid. It gives me comfort. I know what it feels like...
I’m done with fine. So I launched a new site

I’m done with fine. So I launched a new site

One of the Urban Dictionary’s definitions of “fine” is: “Freaked out, insecure, neurotic, and emotional.” Sounds about right. For about 30 years, there could have also been a picture of me beside that definition. I operated on “fine” for a very very long time. Then I...
It’s in the water

It’s in the water

It’s in the water. These four words took my breath away. She typed them after telling me that she, too, had been diagnosed with breast cancer. This can’t be happening, I thought. But it was. I took a deep breath and thought about my response. All the...
Feeling sorry for myself

Feeling sorry for myself

I’m sitting at the hair salon with a plastic bag on my head (pink hair requires upkeep) and I am feeling sorry for myself. I know it and I’m going to allow it for just a little longer. I know, however, that I’ll have to change it up. It’s not very often...