We all want to be happy right now. Yet you say you will be happy when…. You get that job you want You earn a certain amount of income You have the house you have always wanted You have been on that trip you have always desired When you are more healthy When your friend, […]
Occupational Therapy and Shifting Your Mindset: A Marriage Made in Heaven. As an occupational therapist I help clients do and be the things they want to in life. From hesitating to saying what you want to say, to clearly communicating your needs and setting boundaries. From lacking confidence or fearing being judged in relationships, to feeling […]
The Priceless Purpose of Being a Mother. After having spend most of my summer at home with my 2 boys I am realizing how immensely important my purpose is in being a mother. Having a business now, I have felt guilty for not “working” and earning a bi-weekly income in the way I have in the past. […]
What is Trauma? The Trauma Centre of Australia believes that trauma is complex and can include many scenarios. They define trauma as “a psychological wound that has occurred due to a person’s perception of a stressful event” (Peter Horton CEO, 2013). Many hear the word trauma and think of horrific cases of war, physical or sexual abuse, […]
What Keeps you from Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone? It is simply easier to remain in your comfort zone! In what you already know – your current home, job, city, relationship and so forth. And if you are truly happy in your comfort zone that is great! However for some of you, you stick to […]
How Confusion Brings Clarity We often resist periods of confusion in our lives. We want clarity and knowing because we feel this is where stability and safety are. Yet it is through confusion that clarity can arise. Eventually the dust settles and we can see with new eyes; things that we may not have seen […]
What Lies Beneath Your Anger? Did you know that when it comes to emotions, anger is simply the tip of the iceberg? Anger is known as a secondary emotion. In other words another emotion gives rise to anger, however we may not even be aware of that initial emotion. Think of a time when a driver on […]
