Being grateful when things suck

Being grateful when things suck

With Thanksgiving here, it’s a good time to talk about gratitude. It’s easy to be grateful when life is going your way. But what happens when it seems like everything is going to shit, life is throwing everything it has at you, and you don’t know...
Taking a break

Taking a break

When do you really take a break? From work, business, life, kids – all that stuff. I know sometimes it is a challenge to make it happen. I am taking a break right now; I am visiting family in Newfoundland. I am working as little as possible and spending time with my...
Emotional Triggers: What sets you off?

Emotional Triggers: What sets you off?

I’ve been giving it a lot of thought about what sets me off. My ex-to-be and I are doing divorce differently; for the most part, we get along though there are still times when he pisses me off. One of my big triggers is that he works around me. I think we have decided...
Are you worth it?

Are you worth it?

Recently, I was asked this question in my business. My answer was yes. The tangible – I have testimonials – and cold hard numbers to back it up. In my business, I know my worth; it really comes down to time and money. I know what my time is worth and I know the...
There is nothing like good drama

There is nothing like good drama

Drama is something you can engross yourself in for a couple of hours. You either watch it all at once or spread it out over weeks – if it is a series. I am someone who can’t do ongoing dramas; they keep me up at night, they sneak into my head and creep into my dreams....