If you can substitute someone else’s name in your story – and no one notices – you need to tell a different story.
Workplace relations specialist Mary Ann Baynton shares many insights including how setbacks may actually be opportunities in disguise.
September 2, Ingonish Beach, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia — There’s no doubt that the best things happen when we least expect them, as was the case on this whale of a day.
This writer was in awe, walking in some very big footsteps at the homestead of author Lucy Maud Montgomery in Cavendish, PEI.
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Good Enough: Is there a Catch?
Despite continually honing our craft as writers, there those who will still choose our often worthy competitor, Good Enough.
Top advice and trends from Andy Crestodina and Rohit Bhargava and lessons learned from the lake.
“You thought you’d be watching a sunset and all of a sudden you’re dropped in the middle of the ocean and you’re swimming for your life.” – Suicide survivor
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A change of scenery is good for the soul
It can be helpful to step back when our values are being threatened so that we can better understood our emotional responses.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
It’s just a house. I know. But the fact is, the imminent move to our beloved and long-time second home in the country is still breaking my heart. That’s me. Heart prominently on sleeve. Our city home is just a place and I’m actually quite okay about leaving it. It’s just all the darn memories […]
We all have stories to share about mental health and well-being. Let’s start the conversation. #BellLetsTalk
If you lead a team or are part of a work group that could use some great team building skills, this is the book for you!
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Turtles and the truths they teach us
Nature has a lot to teach us. If we’re listening.
Change is good. But sometimes it can be tinged with a gentle ache that perseveres even as we tell ourselves that the changes are all part of the natural progression of our lives.
Canada has one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, a quarter of its remaining wetlands and its longest coastline – yet Canada is the only G8 country without legally enforceable drinking-water-quality standards at the national level. We need to do better.
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I’ve got this
A few lessons learned about building civil and respectful teams and work environments.