Structure sets me free

Structure sets me free

It’s a rainy weekday morning, and I am having coffee on my deck. This is where I have my quiet time. During the week, I get up 30 minutes before the kids. I do it so I can have my time. It is crucial for me; it prepares me for the day. This week I had my boys. Even...
Is suicide a choice?

Is suicide a choice?

Last week we heard about losing Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain to suicide. Two people who’s death made it to the news; lives that tragically ended. Every day, however, many more commit suicide. In Canada 10 people a day commit suicide; in the US the number is...
The Key to processing Grief: Vulnerability

The Key to processing Grief: Vulnerability

The V word, I joke when I present vulnerability, my nemesis. Like in a lot of jokes, there is something true about it. It is so easy to fall back into old habits. Sometimes, when someone asks, “How are you?” Fine wants to slip out. It would be so much easier to say...
5 ways to avoid losing it in the busyness of January

5 ways to avoid losing it in the busyness of January

Traditionally, January bustles with activity, making it one of busiest months of the year. We are starting week three, and if these past weeks have been anything like mine, it hasn’t been easy for you either. How do you keep your shit together when it is crazy...
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...