There’s an overwhelming amount of information out there about dealing with chronic pain. You may have even read it. Strangers on the street might see my prosthetic leg, my wheelchair or some of my scars and other amputations. But it’s the invisible disabilities, like chronic pain, that have a far greater impact on my life […]
Category: motivation
Aim Low To Reach The Stars
Dream big, hustle hard, aim high and reach for the stars! Isn’t that what we’re encouraged to do? Well, yes and no. Let me explain. Before my wheelchair, I did a bit of mountain climbing through my university days. The kind that takes a couple of days and often involves ropes, a harness and other […]
How To Be Mentally Strong
When I first watched Amy Morin‘s TEDx talk, I felt immense sadness intertwined with joy. Sadness because Amy has lived through unimaginable amounts of grief. Joy because I could resonated with so much of what she said about how we deal with challenges. Finally, I didn’t feel like such a nutter – someone else was saying the […]
Critical Things Confident People Won’t Do
“True confidence is very different from egotistical swagger. When people believe in themselves and their abilities without bravado, there are certain things they simply don’t do.” – Travis Bradberry Confidence can be one of the bigger challenges in life but it’s also something you often have control over. Your thoughts and actions are […]
Top 5 Ways To Really Relax These Holidays (Without Alcohol Or Yoga)
Ahhhh! The holidays have arrived. It’s time to wind down, unravel and distress… If only you could. I want you to really recharge, refuel and restore these holidays – and every holiday season, weekend getaway or momentary lapse in routine. But… I know that’s easier said than done. There’s no denying that turning ON your […]
What It Felt Like When I Died
“Don’t be afraid your life will end. Be afraid it will never begin.” – Grace Hansen This isn’t a morbid post. I promise. Have you ever thought about what happens when you die? I hadn’t thought about it until it happened to me – twice. I mean I literally died. That’s not to be confused […]
Why Healthy Inspo Could Make You Unhealthy
When you think of women’s health and wellness, you might think of those stereotypical images. You know the ones. It’s hard to miss them, especially on social media. Health and wellness (including everything from food to fitness and activewear) all looks identically picture perfect. You might see a perfectly proportioned woman who is perfectly poised […]
Regrets Of The Living: It’s Best You Know This Now
\ If you had a second chance at life, what would you resolve to do differently? What would you regret from your past if you had the power to change it in your future? In 2011 Bronnie Ware wrote a wonderful book called, ‘Top 5 Regrets Of The Dying.’ As a palliative care nurse, Bronnie […]
3 Secrets To A Good Life (From a 100 Year-Old Woman)
Up until this point, what has made your life good? There may have been highlights, such as a wedding, birth or some other special event that really left a positive impression. But what about the bigger picture? If you could look back at your life on your 100th birthday, what would you tell others are […]
How & Why To Stop Procrastinating NOW!
Before you clicked on this article, were you scrolling through your Facebook news feed? Or perhaps you were watching those crazy cats on Youtube? Better still, did you spend an hour Googling ideas about how to make dinner – quickly? Seems a bit counterproductive doesn’t it. Before I wrote this piece, I absolutely HAD to […]
Having Fears And Being Fearless
Can you lead a fearless lifestyle and still be fearful from time to time? Absolutely! That’s doesn’t mean you’re contradicting yourself, it means you’re human. I advocate for a fearless lifestyle through my work but that doesn’t mean I’m never fearful. Let me put it like this. Heavily airbrushed images give the illusion […]
The Confidence Diet
Forget Paleo, Vegan, high fat, low fat… whatever. This is the diet for you! It’s guaranteed to improve your mood, boost your energy and even renew your relationships, in just minutes! “But wait, there’s more!” As an added bonus, it’s inexpensive and incredibly time efficient. The Media Diet is the diet you’ve been waiting for […]
