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What if the way you work and live could feel lighter? And you didn’t have to push yourself so hard to feel on top of things or keep up with it all? You’re showing up, doing your best, but something in you knows there must be a better, calmer — and more sane way — […]

In February 2019, we went on a weekend trip to West Edmonton Mall and spent a day at the waterpark. There’s a zipline that goes across it, and my kids—8 and 10 years old at the time—and I decided to give it a go. They weighed us, got us each into a harness, and then […]

Feeling like you’re way too busy to slow down the pace or give yourself some breathing room? Or feel guilty if you do take something off your plate? These past few weeks I’ve needed more breathing room myself. It was the four-year anniversary of my mom’s death, unexpected hospital visits with a kid’s broken thumb […]

Let’s talk about getting better at flexing in your day or week. In busy everyday life—where each minute can carry its own set of demands—feeling balanced can often feel like walking a tightrope. To flex is to adjust and adapt as needed to your week, your day, or even the next five minutes… especially when […]

Do you feel pressure to reply instantly to others, whether it’s an email from your manager, a Teams message from a co-worker, or even a text from a friend? Or perhaps you expect that from others? And when they don’t reply right away, you worry they’re ignoring you or question if they’re on top of […]

I hope your summer is treating you well so far. I took some time off in July and am easing back into a work routine—while still living at the lake. It’s been a season of late nights with teens, a slower pace, summer fun… and the occasional test of boundaries with other people. So, as […]

Is summer vacation right around the corner for you? Or perhaps it’s a few weeks away, and for now, you’re navigating work with the kids off school or it’s just regular, everyday life. Maybe you’re feeling so overwhelmed that you can’t wait for a break. Or maybe, like me, you’re feeling like you gave it […]

Do you ever find that you can’t seem to calm your racing mind when everything around you feels hectic? Or catch yourself getting stuck on something small bothering you—even when everything around you is calm and good? That anxious feeling sneaks in, stealing your sense of peace. And instead of being present in the moment, […]

Do you feel like your leader doesn’t understand what you need to perform at your best or what’s truly important to you? Or as a leader, have you stopped to ask what your team truly needs from you—and are clear on what you need from them? It’s easy to feel like your leaders don’t care […]

Are you tired of the ‘shoulds’ running your day? Or feeling guilty when you do make yourself a priority, Stacey? This week, I spoke at a conference in Estevan. I drove there Tuesday from Regina (just over two hours) and, after my talk Wednesday morning, I made a 1.5-hour detour to drop off boat keys […]