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On a recent family trip to Toronto, we decided to only pack carry-on luggage. It would be quicker to go through the lines at the airport and eliminate time waiting at the baggage claim. Plus, we’d have less to tote around the city as we hopped from trains to hotels. Not to mention that we […]

“I just want to stop thinking about work all the time!” I remember having this thought a few years ago while watching my kids’ swimming lessons, stressing about a big work presentation on Monday and wishing I could JUST BE PRESENT. Only once I started practicing mindfulness a couple of years later did I realize […]

One of the most powerful ways to create change is to look back at the situations in your life – what’s working, what’s not working, the good and the hard moments – and see what the lessons are for you. This is something I do each day for the little lessons and, as I head […]

Happy New Year! One thing I have learned is that it’s important to do what feels right for me — and for you to do what feels right for you. Especially this time of year. With all the conflicting advice out there about resolutions and goal-setting or what to focus on, it’s easy to get […]

Are you doing the basic things that set you up for success? I recently shared how to navigate work and kids with more ease and presence. Ironically, a couple of days this week have felt NOTHING like ease! We are coming off a four-day trip with the kids to Toronto for a Raptors game. It […]

Let’s face it, you’re spread thin. Don’t get me wrong – you’re a powerhouse. You’re so freaking capable, you get things done and get them done really, REALLY well. But you’re also likely feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and tired of being pulled in so many directions between work and home. A lack of boundaries is keeping […]

You ever have one of those weeks where so many things seem to be going wrong? You are like, WTF is happening? You end up feeling more stressed out, more frustrated, and even further behind! Well, for me, the past four weeks have seemed like one thing after another. A death in the family, a […]

As I sit here today, with the kids at school for the first time in six months and me ready to 100% focus on work in what feels like forever, I am reflecting on just how crazy these past few months have been. The guilt of using video games as a surrogate parent so I […]

You have likely said to yourself at some point “enough is enough!” You want to feel happier, be present and enjoy your family and personal time, and still do great work. But that feels impossible with the sheer volume of demands, emails, and expectations coming at you every single day. It’s. Too. Much. How many […]

It has been quite a summer for me – one with a mix of joy, grief, lake fun, and a little of everything in between. But before I share more on that, let’s start with an important question . . . How are YOU really doing? Are you feeling overwhelmed with everything to do as […]