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Category: Taking Control
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The Mind is a Powerful Motivator for Success
A powerful mindset is a valuable asset in your quest for success. The health of your mind and your body are directly connected and have influential power. Do you really believe you can succeed in your work life and relationships? The answer to this question will often be the deciding factor in whether you succeed…
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No Money November
What am I up to now?? In a bit of a hasty, last-minute attempt to take some control of my life, I decided not to spend any money in the month of November. This may seem crazy, even impossible, but it’s not. I think from time to time we can all fall victim to what…
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Why waking up at 4am every day is AWESOME!
I set my alarm for 4am every day. Over the last two years, I have developed the habit of preserving my quiet morning time to meditate, pray, do a bit of yoga, read, or even mindlessly scroll through social media. Most of the time, when someone new figures this out, I get one of a…
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Beginner’s Guide to Setting Boundaries
It sucks feeling like you’ve been walked all over, or taken advantage of. Maybe it’s been happening so long, it’s starting to feel like the norm?
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How to Combat Sleep Deprivation
We all have friends who hit the gym at 6am, pull 10 hours at the office, pick up their teens from hockey, go for dinner and drinks, stay up till 2am, and be at the gym by sunrise to do it all over again. Sleep deprivation doesn’t even exist in their vocabulary. How do they do…
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The Joy of Decluttering Your Wardrobe and Living With Less
The idea of living with less has become more and more attractive over recent years. Maybe you too have been swept up in the decluttering buzz of Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? It’s a welcome reminder for us to only hold onto items that bring joy, and let go of everything else.
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Coping With Family Stress Over Easter
Doesn’t it seem that while we can’t wait for long weekends to get here, once a holiday weekend arrives you can’t wait for it to be over? Easter weekend (and any holiday, really) can often be wrought with anxiety, stress, and family blowouts for many of us. If family gatherings have you reaching for yet…
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Busy? Take Control of Your Time!
Life is overwhelming when your time is controlling you, instead of the other way around. Take control of your time with these seven basic steps.
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Too noisy inside your own head? Try floating.
When was the last time you switched off for at least an hour? I mean completely. No phone. No traffic. No kids. No noise, flashing lights or other distractions. Besides sleeping, it probably doesn’t happen often. And when it does, your brain is no doubt racing through everything that needs to get done by the…
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Self-care, Nadia Style
There’s no official self care strategy, or right or wrong way of doing it. It’s about finding what works for you and making the time to do what you enjoy most.