Writing can be a powerful tool for self-development and self-empowerment, particularly for those who identify as creative and introverted. Writing allows for self-expression and introspection and can be used to grow gratitude, set goals, and affirm positive self-talk. Here are three practices that can contribute to your personal growth: Gratitude journaling is a practice that…
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Journaling is a powerful tool that can be used for both mental health and goal setting. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from our thoughts and emotions. Journaling provides a space for reflection and introspection, allowing us to process our experiences and emotions healthily and constructively. One of…
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After a very rewarding 41-year career with the Government of Alberta (Alberta Environment), I (Neil) will be handing in my swipe card and exiting the building for the last time on February 17th, 2023. I am retiring to completely focus my attention on coaching / facilitating and writing full-time. I have enjoyed the many hours…
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I notice I am becoming more zen-like. And with the lack of exercise over the last few months, I am also becoming way more like the rolly polly buddha you see frequently! I think it is great that I am becoming more cam and less triggered by the world around me, but not so great…
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I will freely admit, I am a dreamer. I love to daydream and imagine my future life… Last year at this time I was dreaming and thoroughly enjoying running. I was just starting to train seriously for the PEI Marathon. It lit up my soul. Here we are a year later. Fate, or the universe,…
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As a life coach, facilitator, author and observer of life, I have noticed that there are generally two polar opposite camps when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. There are those that make New Year’s resolutions and those that don’t. My observations of the two camps are: In the camp that creates and makes New…
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Let me restate this if your body is a temple, why are you letting it rust out? I am continually amazed at the way many people treat or mistreat their body temple. Is it because we have become so accustomed to living in a disposable world that we have forgotten that we only have one…
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On Oct 1, 2016 I will be running my second 1/2 marathon race. Just an FYI for you, a half marathon is 21.1 km or 13 miles! On Sept 11, 2016 I successfully ran in in my first ever 1/2 marathon race. It was slower than I trained for. Due to a comedy of errors on…
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