Today has been one of those days. It’s been a day when I’ve been called to challenge myself in uncomfortable but meaningful ways. It’s been a day when, although my emotions are running high and at the surface, I have to put on my many hats as a mom, military spouse and a support personContinue reading “Reflections & Resilience”
Tag Archives: mental fitness
Showing Up for You
The thing about being a woman, and specifically a woman in the middle of a pandemic, is that the motivation to take care of ones self is particularly draining. I don’t say that statement lightly or without some “field research” to back it up. As a woman who takes pride in honouring myself with selfContinue reading “Showing Up for You”
Sometimes, we just have to Push Pause
I had big plans for this week and today especially but this morning I am realizing I need to take a beat and push pause for today. I have a few drafts of blogs I want to share with you, I have some personal admin that needs to be taken care of, and I haveContinue reading “Sometimes, we just have to Push Pause”
PJs at 545pm? Yes, please!
So the thing about being a family where one parent can go away for weeks and months at a time, is that even in the days that are doing well on the home front, the team is missing a key player. When you’re on a hockey team, for example, and you’re on the top line,Continue reading “PJs at 545pm? Yes, please!”
This is the Life
Last night, after dinner, my hubby and I took the kids out for a walk/bike ride. It was a gorgeous evening …still sunny, a cool breeze to take the heat off after a scorcher of a day, and smiles on everyone faces. There was a moment where I was standing in our driveway watching myContinue reading “This is the Life”
5 Easy Ways to Be Your Own Priority
This month I am focusing on self love, self care and generally becoming a priority in my own day to day routine. This is no easy task friends! For a number of reasons, including being sick with a crazy cold, I am struggling to make this practice of self-care feel achievable for the long term.Continue reading “5 Easy Ways to Be Your Own Priority”
Taking the Guilt out of Taking time for “Me”
Who wouldn’t love to blow off all responsibilities and spend the day at the spa, or heading to workout then brunch with a friend. What about taking time to tend to your mental health with a self led meditation or guided counselling session for the heart and soul? The thing I have encountered as aContinue reading “Taking the Guilt out of Taking time for “Me””
Defining Me : January Wrap Up
Wow, does anyone else feel like that was the quickest month EVER?! Phew, I am still sweating from the race from start to finish that was January! It is not lost on me that the saying goes, “Time flies, when you’re having fun” and I can truly say that I strived to make my JanuaryContinue reading “Defining Me : January Wrap Up”
Sometimes we just have to Push Pause
I had big plans for this week and today especially but this morning I am realizing I need to take a best and push pause for today. I have a few drafts of blogs I want to share with you, I have some personal admin that needs to be taken care of, and I haveContinue reading “Sometimes we just have to Push Pause”
Sometimes we just have to Push Pause
I had big plans for this week and today especially but this morning I am realizing I need to take a rest and push pause for today. I have a few drafts of blogs I want to share with you, I have some personal admin that needs to be taken care of, and I haveContinue reading “Sometimes we just have to Push Pause”
Momday Motivation 