Jan
12
2017

What You Might Not Know About Yoga, Pregnancy and Motherhood

it's time to give yourself the gift of inner peace.

A while ago, I had the opportunity to participate in a two-hour workshop with yoga instructor, meditation guide, and energy healer Hillary Pike and musician Darren Austin Hall. The experience was profound for a number of reasons, but most notable was the fact that I wasn't at home negotiating the bedtime routines of my two little girls.

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Mar
13
2013

The Book Every Woman Should Read Before Giving Birth

Or How HypnoBirthing Completely Changed My Perspective On Labour And Delivery

I put all fear aside and prepare for the birth of my baby.

I trust my body, and I follow its lead.

My mind is relaxed; my body is relaxed.

These are just a few of the “Affirmations for Easier, Comfortable Birthing” taken from the book, HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method by Marie F. Mongan.

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Jan
17
2013

Five Ways To Stay Happy In Day-To-Day Life

Vacation Is Over But I'm Refusing To Let The "January Blahs" Set In

I can't believe it's already the middle of January. I've been avoiding 'real life' for the past few weeks and am finally getting back to work and reality.

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Mar
30
2012

The Happiness Advantage

Rose-Coloured Glasses For A Grey Spring Day

I've been so busy this month, that I've hardly had time to put on my rose-coloured glasses. Sure, the burst of amazing summer-like weather made me feel really happy for a few days, but as soon as the sun went away and the temperatures dropped, I was feeling stressed and agitated again. Today, I went in search of something to shift that. I needed a boost. I came across this incredible TED Talk, by renowned psychologist Shawn Achor (founder of GoodThinkInc.).

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