Healthy Living Archives

Stop Chasing Happiness and Start Cultivating Joy

I've been thinking a lot lately about the difference between happiness and joy and how each of them can be brought into our lives in an intentional and planned way.

Which kind of bothers me... I mean, should we have to plan for and work at happiness and joy? Shouldn't we just be able to sit back and let happiness and joy come to us?

I don't know about you, but I do know about my own experience and that of my clients, and, really, it hasn't worked so well hoping that joy and happiness will just happen.

Living a Life of Purpose

When you're running as hard as you can just to stay on top of the chaos, it can be hard to spare a thought for your purpose - I totally get it. I spent many years just surviving instead of building a life of passion and purpose that I loved.
But no more.

I've learned my lesson.

Recommended Resource: Eden Chiropractic

Aches and pains, chronic systemic syndromes, as well as acute injuries and issues can make it hard to live a life of passion and purpose.

That's why I'm so happy to have Jaclyn and her team at Eden Chiropractic & Wellness so close at hand. She has massage therapists and a second chiropractor on staff so your care is assured. Their goal isn't just wellness, but what they like to call 'supreme wellness' - a state where mind, body, soul and your environment are all in harmony.

September Rocks My World!

It isn't my birthday this month but it sure feels like the world is new and I've been born anew.

Maybe it's a hangover from when I started school each September - those feelings of nervousness and hope combined to make for a very exciting month. I think it's perfect that this is the Jewish New Year and a reason to celebrate all that we've accomplished and prepare for the next season ahead of us.

Bless Your Body with Movement and Energy

Yup, I get it... sweat and exercise are probably not your favourite moment in the day, especially if you're a comfort gal, like me.

The good news is, you don't have to become an IronWoman triathlete or run a marathon to be empowered in this area of your purpose-filled life.

What you DO need, I believe, are a few simple ideas for how you can get moving in a healthier, more joyful way, even if you haven't done any intentional physical activity for a loooong time...

How is Your Energy Ebbing and Flowing?

It has been a very interesting few weeks. How has your energy been?

A lot of the people I mentor with and follow have been talking about energy lately - how the energy has been kind of wacky. It's the summer and we should be OUT THERE and BIG and shining our light...

Your Mom was Right!!! You Need to Eat Your Veggies!

May I be a little vulnerable with you? Okay, maybe a lot?

I hate veggies. I hate having to eat them! Those little celery and carrot sticks and salad (!) - don't even get me started on salad. All that lettuce!

Unless they're root vegetables slow-roasted beside a roast beef, I'm just not overflowing with joy. Know what I mean?

In fact, one of my family's favourite stories is about me dumping...

Embracing Summer Ease

Well, it's definitely summer.

Not just on the calendar but I can feel it in the hot, hazy humidity and the desire to kick back with a glass of iced tea and read a trashy novel.

What does summer mean to you? Is it chaos with the kids at home or calm at the family cottage? Or a mix of both?

As for me...

Craig Ballantyne vs. The Skinny Bitches

Well, there’s a lot of junk in both the vegetarian and the meat-eating world. So here’s what I think you should do…

Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and raw nuts. That should be part of any good diet. But then it’s up to you. You can choose to eat meat or go with strictly vegetarian protein sources.