Living a happier life

Living a happier life

Has the thought that you were wasting your life every hit you? If you have had more than one in job in your lifetime, it probably has.  But how do you move past this feeling? Ask yourself what you want from life. Do you want to be happy? Even if you have many reasons...
Getting Support for Self-Harm Urges

Getting Support for Self-Harm Urges

If you have seriously injured yourself, taken an overdose or may be in immediate danger, contact emergency services or go to an emergency department. If you are thinking about suicide or are not sure you can stay safe, seek crisis support now. In the United States,...
Being happy with being single

Being happy with being single

It can be difficult to be single. A lot of the time, especially during the holidays, it seems if absolutely everyone is in a relationship. It’s hard to be happy for others and not be jealous.  It can feel as if you were the only one not invited to the party. It is...
Making Room for Happiness Without Chasing Perfection

Making Room for Happiness Without Chasing Perfection

It can be tiring to treat happiness as the reward waiting after your next achievement. A new job, a relationship or a completed goal may matter to you, but you do not have to postpone every source of satisfaction until life is perfect. Notice what you are asking a...
Mystical Soap: A Meaningful Ritual with Simple Ingredients

Mystical Soap: A Meaningful Ritual with Simple Ingredients

Several years ago, I discovered the joys of making and using mystic soap. A soap ritual can be a personal way to pause, reflect and mark an intention. You might associate a colour, a scent or the act of washing with a quality you want to practise. The meaning comes...
Finding Your Life Calling

Finding Your Life Calling

Finding the right career for you gives you security and stability, plus a standard of living that you find comfortable. It’s always a good thing when you find that you can get paid simply for doing what you love and that you’re good at doing! Finding your...
Thinking Positively

Thinking Positively

Never underestimate the power of positive thinking. Thinking positive thoughts has been proven to change your perspective, lift your mood, and allow you to become a better problem solver. Aside from these benefits, thinking positively also trains your brain to see the...
Common Misconceptions About Being Single

Common Misconceptions About Being Single

All too often we get sucked into the common stereotypes that women are single and unhappy. We’re either too focused on our careers to care about a guy, or we have some horrible flaw that eventually will be fixed by the ‘right’ guy in our lives. Well, for those of us...