Let's talk for a moment about the power of misinformation (which I kind of already did here), what it can lead to and why we need to give most of the people that fall victim to it more care than average. Let's all start by fessing up to something we honest to god believe in... Continue Reading →
Self aware self care: Priority is singular
This is the second in my self aware self care series where I explore an aspect of self care that takes some deeper thinking and introspection. Call it hustle culture, girl boss attitude or you know rent but most of us are being pulled in way too many directions. Some of those are financial, others... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 207
Let's talk about the coming season for a moment. A few months back I talked about taking the time to slow down and recharge. I also pointed out that it's important to be comfortable in that slower space. Well, it's now time to start putting the work in to prepare for the upcoming spring, summer... Continue Reading →
Remember training doesn’t happen in a vacuum
If you’ve been hanging around here for very long you already know that I am mostly a runner and occasional triathlete. So that’s what I’m talking about for me when I talk about training. But for you that could be lifting, cycling, dancing or anything else you do to move your body. When we talk... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 206
a Most of us have to work for a living, I know what a drag! At least sometimes it is. In our house we both work hard, often a lot more that 40 hours a week and rarely just 5 days but we're lucky to work for ourselves and generally really like what we do.... Continue Reading →
When to register for a race
To be honest there really isn’t a wrong time to register for a race but is there a perfect time? I would say yes there is. Of course it depends what race and what year you’re talking about and it could even vary from person to person. How can something so simple also be so... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 205
It's finally February!!! Not that February is like a great month, it does have Valentine's Day if that's your thing but it means that January is over! Call it seasonal disorder, the winter blues or just the low point of the year but lots of us, including me, find this time of year tough. The... Continue Reading →
How and what to cook on a wood stove
While most things about living in Nova Scotia are just wonderful dealing with Nova Scotia Power is definitely not one of the good things. Power outages are widespread, long lasting and often in circumstances that really add up to just regular storm. We are fortunate enough not to live on one of the problem circuits.... Continue Reading →