This morning I came across this mum’s relatable experiment with saying “thank you” instead of “sorry”. It made me really think about what happens when I say “sorry” vs. “thank you”.
My body
What happens to your body when you say “sorry?” Try it out and just notice, without judgement.
For me, if I’m saying “thank you”, I automatically smile. To get […]
When I pick the boys up from school I try to ask them different questions besides, “how was your day?”. This afternoon it was, “Tell me about 3 great things that happened at school today.”
Before my older one had a chance to take a breath, my 6-year-old jumped in to tell me 3 different things his teacher told him he […]
“How was your weekend?” – it’s got to be the most-asked question on Monday morning, usually accompanied with a wistful sigh that it’s over and we’re back into the week exhausted already. How often are we unable to recall what we did on the weekend?
Oh, I’m guilty of letting the memory of a weekend fade away into oblivion by Monday morning, […]
Moments before I took the stage a few weekends ago at the Work + Family Show to speak with two other coaches and a personal stylist about how to build your personal brand from the inside out, I learned I was going to speak first, a welcome piece of news. The compere introduced us, a few jokes, smiles & giggles all […]
I love my neighbourhood.
While walking along any street, you will inevitably see a child’s forgotten item – mittens, hats, blankets, stuffed toys – placed carefully on a wall. Everyone does this. So much community and so much love can be communicated in a simple, anonymous, kind, spontaneous gesture.
Imagine the feeling of hope and delight when you return to the general […]
Last week, I reflected on the impact of hearing, “You don’t have to work”.
How do we handle this conversation? How can we understand and appreciate the intention behind the statement? How do we create an opportunity from this confusing moment?
While you may be reeling in a maelstrom of emotions after a perceived threat to our core values of Identity, Control, […]
“It’s ok, honey, you don’t have to work.”
As professional working mothers, this statement is often one we never expect to hear from our partners. Some of us yearn to hear it and would consider this statement a breath of fresh air. Yet for some of us, this statement brings on heavy black clouds.
What is intended as a loving and supportive […]
