YOUR HAPPY PLACE is a regular column in which celebrated and celebrity mummies share their vision of happiness, plus tactics for cheering themselves up when the going gets tough.
How many times have you had a really great idea and then, for some reason—be it you were too busy, didn’t think you’d be able to pull it off, or just didn’t have the motivation—instead of acting on it, you pushed it out of your mind and moved on with your life? I think we can all relate. Often, coming up with the great ideas is the easy part—but having the courage to breath life into them is much more difficult.
The reason I love my job as a freelance writer and editor, more than anything else, is the fact that I’m constantly getting to meet amazing and inspiring people. And, being in the role of “interviewer” helps satisfy my curiosity and gives me an excuse to ask all the questions I’d like. You can learn a lot from people, by just listening to their stories...
I just got home from a weekend in NYC! I calculated that this was my seventh visit to this amazing city—and it seems to get better each time I go. I walked more in the three days than I ever walk in an entire week at home. I people-watched, shopped, ate delicious food, and took in the energy and intensity that makes NYC so great.
YOUR HAPPY PLACE is a regular column in which celebrated and celebrity mummies share their vision of happiness, plus tactics for cheering themselves up when the going gets tough.
If you’re like me, then it’s not unusual to wake up in a bad mood or to suddenly feel sad, angry, or frustrated for seemingly no reason. While I try to stay upbeat and positive, especially when my daughter is around, I’m hormonal and moody and totally unpredictable...most of the time. But, I’m lucky enough to have a dad who is a life coach.
YOUR HAPPY PLACE is a regular column in which celebrated and celebrity mummies share their vision of happiness, plus tactics for cheering themselves up when the going gets tough.
As I mentioned in a recent post, I swapped most of my household cleaners for natural alternatives before my daughter was born. But, there are still a few toxic products lingering in my home that I feel guilty about. Dishwasher detergent is one I've struggled with, because I've tried natural brands and the dishes have come out looking spotty and the glasses foggy.
If you’re looking for some quality TV to enjoy as a family… a show that will inspire your kids to get off the couch and do something with their own two hands…a show that celebrates the importance of giving back and getting involved…then you’ll love GIVER!
There’s something about spring—the buds popping out on trees, the birds singing through open windows, and the feeling that new life is finally seeping back into the earth—that makes me feel like giving my lifestyle an overhaul. I’m always inspired this time of year to swap winter comfort foods for fresh produce and healthy snacks; to clean out my kitchen and re-think the way I’ve been treating the earth. It’s a time for self-reflection and taking action; for sweeping away all the guilt that comes from months of gluttony and laziness.
When was the last time you set aside a day just for you? If you’re like most of us, your answer is probably something like: “…Um….well…hmmm…good question…but, I don’t really have time to think about this right now, soccer practice starts in 20 minutes.”
The sad truth is many of us forsake our own ‘life’ for the lives of our kids, spouses, and relatives—because it’s easier to put everyone else first than to demand time to ourselves.
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.).
Have you ever sat down to think about what 'home' really means to you? Is it a quiet place you go to recoup after an insane day at the office? Or is it the chaotic place you love to hate and wish was cleaner most of the time?
I didn’t have the honour of meeting little Zack Hamilton, nor have I ever formally met his mummy Heather Hamilton—but their story is so incredibly inspiring and sad, that it’s had me in tears all week.
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death among women in Canada. In fact, more women die from heart disease and stroke than cancer. We know…there’s absolutely nothing happy about this information. But, it’s a fact we all need to wake up to and take action against. In fact, many of our writers have first-hand experience with this.
We’d be happy if we could wake-up in the morning and hide all signs of sleep-deprivation with a little concealer, bronzer, and lip-gloss—without having to worry about poisoning ourselves in the process. But, considering all the wonky ingredients in most skincare products, this isn’t the case.
Have you ever tried to do something and just go so frustrated that you gave up? What about just thinking about doing something monumental and not even attempting it? Yeah, me too. It’s pretty common. And it’s much easier to say “Oh, I don’t think so” at the mere thought of a task than to actually take it on.
