Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Your to-do list keeps growing. You never have enough hours in a day. You’re so busy going after the next thing that you never appreciate what you’ve done. Your progress doesn’t feel fulfilling. The secret to overcoming overwhelm and bringing joy back to the pursuit of your goals is to […]
Do you know your Big Fears?
Most people know what scares them: spiders, clowns, dark and cramp spaces. But few know their Big Fears. A Big Fear is like a shadow. It’s the backdrop to your daily thoughts and behaviors. It’s one that you might not be able to name because it sits so deep within you. It usually takes a […]
Go-Getter Tip: Harness the power of pausing
Are you a go-getter? You’re focused. You have clear goals. You act with purpose. Stopping is not an option. It’s great that you’ve found your purpose! I’m cheering for you. And because I want you to succeed, here’s a tip to help get you where you want to be: Pause. Counterintuitive? Possibly. Effective? Absolutely. Why pausing is […]
How to achieve a money mindset that’s sustainable for you and the planet
What words do you associate with money? Evil, confusing, never enough? Empowering, choice, opportunity? Everyone has their own set of words to describe money but there is usually a common theme: money is emotional. At a recent Social Impact Learning and Support Group (SIGroup), we braved this emotional topic and dug into the history of money. […]
Is life coaching a scam?
Tell someone what life coaching is and it sounds like a scam, especially if you’re talking to an Asian person. My Chinese mother still doesn’t know what I do. The closest she’s gotten is when she mistook me for a counsellor. For the record, the International Coach Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a […]
5 Life Lessons from Wildcrafting
Wildcrafting is the harvesting of plants from their natural habitat for food and medicinal purposes. It is also known as urban foraging when done in the city. If you’re feeling the weight of urban living, wildcrafting is a way to experience nature’s medicine without going far from home. You’ll begin to see familiar surroundings with […]
How to use Co-Design for greater success and a better world
You want the world to be a better place. But what can you do? Maybe you currently work in a purpose-driven organization, or maybe you don’t. Whatever your passion or profession may be, co-design offers a mindset that you can apply in your daily life to support a more engaged, equitable, and sustainable world. What’s […]