The biggest lie we tell ourselves is, “It’s just who I am.” Who we are isn’t set in stone. It’s fluid and can change if we want it to. One of the most beautiful parts of humanity is the ability to change and adapt. Instead of asking, “Who am I?” what if we ask, “Who
Month: May 2020
It’s been a tough week of news. In the U.S., protests and riots were widespread after the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who lost his life in the hands of police in Minneapolis. On the same day, a Black bird watcher named Christian Cooper in New York City went viral after a
It takes strength not to abandon yourself. Sometimes you feel so alone, hurt, angry, disappointed, or frustrated that you just want to get up and run away forever. You put yourself down to feel so low that you question whether or not you will ever rise again. In those times, you’ll think about other people and how
In this speech, Jocko Willink shares a tragic story from when he was fighting on the battlefield. His words of wisdom will definitely change your perspective on war and on life. Inspired? Order Jocko Willink’s Book, Extreme Ownership Here: http://amzn.to/2ktBISC Jocko Willink is a retired US Navy Seal who now inspires millions of people through
“It’s not a bad idea to occasionally spend a little time thinking about things you take for granted. Plain everyday things.” ~Evan Davis Let me go back in time. Not too long, but only six months ago when the virus outbreak hadn’t occurred yet. I was cursing the traffic, complaining the beer in a bar
The pressures and ambiguity created by the COVID-19 pandemic have affected everything about what it means to be an employee of an organization (assuming you’re among the fortunate who are still employed). And defining employee experience today is a very different proposition than it was on January 1st of this year. The Institute for Corporate
YouTube mom Myka Stauffer and her husband James were following the advice of “medical professionals” when they decided to find a new home for their adopted son with autism, according to the couple’s lawyers. The lawyers released a statement to People on Thursday amid intense backlash against their clients, who announced earlier this week that
Self-destructive is a word with many meanings, followed by several different types of damaging behaviors. As a metaphor, self-destruction is like walking around open wounds, ready to get burned, intentionally. It’s purposely inflicting pain upon yourself. And, the idea of inflicting pain can be interpreted in so many ways because everyone has their own vice
Everybody comes to a point in their life when they want to quit. But it’s what you do at that moment that determines who you are – David Goggins David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, and accomplished ultra-endurance athlete. He is also the Guinness 24-hour pull-up world record holder with 4030 repetitions. There is
“Sometimes it takes an overwhelming breakdown to have an unbelievable breakthrough.” ~Unknown I had hit rock bottom. Now that means different things to different people, so let me explain what my rock bottom meant. I’ll start with my physical health. I was underweight, about twenty-five pounds. My face looked gaunt and scrawny. I was hypertensive,
YouTube personality Myka Stauffer updated her social media profiles this week to say that she is now the proud mother of four children — not five — after re-homing her adopted son who had autism. Myka Stauffer, 32, and her husband James appeared in a tearful video posted on her YouTube page on Tuesday, in
Where do you see yourself in five years? What’s your five-year plan? Will you be gunning for another promotion (the one that will net you the big bucks) on your way to financial freedom? Or will you be retired in Bali by then, building your photography business and doing some freelance coding on the side
“We all have everything we need within us to create our fullest potential.” ~Abraham Maslow Did you grow up with a critical, distant, or ignorant mother? She probably made sure that your physical needs were covered, but she never noticed or understood your emotional needs. If she was anything like my mum, she may even
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacting incredible costs on business continuity, productivity, and organizational survival. Moreover, it is taking monumental tolls worldwide on community health as well as the physical, mental, financial, social, and career well-being of individuals. This infographic highlights data from i4cp’s Next Practices in Holistic Well-Being: The Performance Advantage report and outlines the ways Holistic
The Minister of Tourism Caroline Proulx and the Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks Pierre Dufour announced the government’s first phase of deconfinment in the tourism sector on Wednesday. Quebecers, including residents of the Greater Montreal Area, will be allowed to access campgrounds, cottages, marinas and provincial parks as early as next week. The Société
As the sap dripping from blooming spring trees melts on your fingertips, I hope your thoughts unfold in ways they never have before. As the wasps’ song cools through your exterior, I hope you let your soul roam past the memory of normal that still knocks at every sundown at the doorway of your perception. As the
This writing is in memory of my father, who—without knowing it—helped make me the man I am today. When I was a young boy, my father seemed bigger than life, like most fathers seem to young sons. I looked at him in the same way that I imagine my son Jeremiah looked at me at
Animal experts and police are issuing a stern warning as the weather gets warmer: don’t leave your pets in vehicles, even with the windows open. “Under no circumstance” should you take your pet in your car if you think you might have to leave it in there — even if only for five minutes, Markham,
Webster defines the word intense as “existing in an extreme degree”. The sound of this word hitting my ears after it’s been hurled at me from someone else’s lips has always stung. There is always a degree of negativity behind it, as if my intensity is the root cause to all catastrophe. The truth is,
This post contains a giveaway. If you’re reading this in your inbox, click here to enter on the site! Though life has become a lot less busy for many these days, I suspect a lot of us have incredibly busy minds given all the uncertainty we’re facing. It’s easy to get caught up in worst-case
Up until the last week, many provinces had mostly been testing patients with COVID-19 who had persistent symptoms, including a cough, fever and shortness of breath. Now, some provinces and specific health units are allowing for tests to be done on asymptomatic people who feel fine but could potentially infect others despite not feeling unwell.
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You will always feel worthless when you look for others to tell you that you’re good enough. The pat on the back that you deserve will never come until you recognize your own value. When we feel worthless, it’s because we’re waiting on others to see what we want them to see in us. We
Dealing with irritation or an infection that impacts the vagina can not only be painful or frustrating, if left untreated it could become a more serious issue. Often many people will assume any kind of vaginal problem is a yeast infection when in reality, it could be a host of other things, said Dr. Sanya
We question why we fail time and time again to achieve the things we so tirelessly set out to accomplish, but our worth is not defined by our failures. Let me repeat that again: Our worth is NOT defined by our failures. We’ve become so fearful of disappointments that our progressions, dreams, and prosperities have
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Since the coronavirus pandemic began, life has been completely different for everyone — even the Royal Family. From public appearances to royal tours around the world, many of Queen Elizabeth II‘s plans for 2020 were dashed by the COVID-19 outbreak. The family was first affected by the virus when Prince Charles, the Queen’s eldest son,
When I was younger, I had a pair of flared pants that my friends made fun of. They were blue and shiny with an unflattering cut; basically, everything wrong with an outfit. But I loved them with my whole heart. They made me feel like I was Hannah Montana. I would giggle, wear them, and
“Be there. Be open. Be honest. Be kind. Be willing to listen, understand, accept, support, and forgive. This is what it means to love.” ~Lori Deschene They say your heart pounds when you’re in love. But the very idea of opening up and letting love in can bring on the wrong kind of palpitations. Saying
With travel restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic grounding planes and vacation plans, Montreal homeowners are investing in their backyards preparing for a summer staycation. Local West Island company, Pools’R’Us has seen a spike in business this season with pool installations jumping 20 per cent this summer compared to last. “It is tough to
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