As a nurse, you face many challenges every day. Patients who are in pain, families who are anxious and worried, doctors who give you difficult orders, no lunch break, no toilet breaks… the list goes on. I’ve been lucky enough in my career as a Paramedic to work in close proximity to some incredible nurses, …
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When it comes to healing our mind, body, and soul, positive affirmations may not be the first thing you think of, and that’s totally okay. Many people underestimate the power of affirmation or believe that the power of positive affirmations comes from simply saying positive things to make ourselves feel better. But did you know …
If you’re like most people, you probably have a love-hate relationship with journaling. You know it’s good for you. You know it can be beneficial in so many ways. But at the same time, it can feel like a bore, or like just another thing on your to-do list. Maybe you’ve tried to keep a …
Find your happiness in yourself, your relationship, and your family. Becoming empowered in yourself, and being happy with who you are leads to a happier life, stronger relationships, and a family that thrives… fuelled by coffee and positive vibes, we’re here for you. When was the last time you had a conversation…? One that didn’t …
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about self-awareness. And why would you? It’s not like it’s something you can see or touch. It’s not like it’s a tangible skill that you can list on your resume. But here’s the thing: self-awareness is actually one of the most …
As a parent, it’s natural to want to find out what’s going on in your child’s life and to get them talking to you. However, getting kids to open up and share information about their lives can be a challenge. One way to encourage communication is with these fun questions to ask kids, that help …
We all know how much of a struggle and rush mornings can be for families. Whether you’re struggling to get everyone going, flustered trying to find shoes and bags, or rushing out the door while shoveling cold toast in your mouth, the quest to get ready in the morning can feel much more like a …
We all know how important good communication is in a relationship, but what we might not realize is that communication can take many forms. Yes, it’s the words we say, and how we say them, but we can also communicate with our spouse using body language, texting and writing to each other, and even journaling …
While #selfcaresunday might be a trending hashtag on social media, events over the last few years have shown us there’s a whole lot more to self-care than a bubble bath and a glass of wine. We’re starting to realize that our self-care practice needs to be multifaceted and include things like emotional self-care, and we …
We ask our kids questions every single day… but ‘where are your shoes?’ and ‘what on earth are you doing that for?’ aren’t exactly the kind of questions that spark conversation and connection. But when you have meaningful; questions to ask your kids each day, you can start creating habits of communication and ensure that …