THE SIMPLY

Don't cry.
Why are you crying?
What are you crying about?
You don't need to cry.
Don't cry over...!

When did you learn that it's not ok to cry?

I may have felt that it wasn't ok to cry when I was very young, but I know I learned that it wasn't ok to cry when I was a teenager. I remember riding the bus home, desperately wanting to cry, feeling the need to hold it in, then getting home and crying - sobbing.

It doesn't matter the reasons. I may...

We all have stories that we believe to be true. The key is recognizing these stories and knowing which ones are no longer serving you!

Ask yourself, a year from now:

• What NEEDS to be different?
• What you are no longer available for?
• Where are you OVER leaking your energy?

Reflecting back through your life experiences (without judgment), what stories do you repeat?

• Romantic Relationships
• Family Interactions
• Work Habits
• Money...

How are you numb... In your relationships? In your work? In how you handle your finances? In your body? How are you Numb in Your Life?

I had a weird dream where good people turned into zombie-like characters and inflicted harm on others.

I had a hard time understanding the dream, until I realized the zombie people were just in a trance/a daze/they were numb. They were following orders. The trance appeared to subside at points, but those...

"Patience is a virtue...that I just don't have." I've said so many times throughout my life - ever since I was a young child!

My mum had the virtues book when I was young and I clearly remember it "randomly" being left open to both Patience and Tact on many occasions. We can talk about Tact another time ;)

I always joked with her that "patience was a virtue that I just didn't have". And I was perfectly fine with that!

To me, patience...

Stop saying “I don’t know”, because, yes, you actually DO know!

How often each day do you say “I don’t know” in a day? What situations do you say “I don’t know” in?

As a coach, especially, the phrase “I don’t know” drives me crazy! Because, let’s be honest - you actually DO know!

In fact, in many cases, ONLY you know!

I’ve found three main times when...

I have a lot of thoughts on what's going on right now regarding Hollywood and the overall shifts happening in our culture.

Firstly, I'd like to state that I feel empathy and compassion for everyone who has ever experienced harassment, abuse, or discrimination on any grounds! I send you nothing but love.

Also, I'd like to preface this by saying that in no way do I condone harassment, abuse, or discrimination for any reason.

It is my...

So often I find my throat tight, caught, thick, constricted. Even as I type this, I can feel the constraint closing my throat - holding me back - keeping me silent.

I feel overwhelmed by how much there is to speak out about! What do I start with? What do I focus my attention and energy on? What matters the most to me? It all matters the most to me! I care about it all!

So, where can I best focus my attention?

I can use my life, my voice,...

I'm a bit of a documentary nerd. I absolutely love documentaries - usually the ones about food, the climate, discovery, our societal impacts at home and around the world, and scientific research.

Most of my documentaries are watched on Netflix and through CBC. I also try to read and educate myself on these topics. Now, I am not a scientist, nor am I a doctor. I did not spend years learning research methods, and I always have to look up...

I have so much to say. And so much seems to be caught.

I can feel my throat. Tight. Stuck.

It makes me feel the need to cry. This needs to escape.

Holding it in makes me feel sick.

I have something to say about a "documentary" I recently watched. I have something to say about the climate. I have something to say about the state of our culture. I have something to say about the hate that has captured us; taken us hostage. I have something...