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Hope, Health, and Happiness. Would you like to live your life with less stress and more happiness? Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, more resilient you. Stress is a powerful force in life. It can bring about illness, destroy relationships and cause chaos. There is not a one-size-fits-all coping strategy for dealing with stress. Our goal is to put a plan together that helps us to deal with the sources of stress, take care of ourselves during those stressful times, ...
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Listen to today's podcast... Green is the symbol for life. Appropriately, the green ribbon is the symbol of how we can save lives. Over 4000 Canadians are awaiting a transplant and unfortunately more than 200 Canadians died last year waiting transplant. I believe that many of us want to donate, but life gets in the way and we forget to sign our don…
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Listen to today's podcast... It’s quiet. Well, almost. There is the ticking of the clock, the rattle of the furnace, the birds chirping outside of my window and my computer humming along. For some this silence is uncomfortable or we feel guilty, so we turn on the TV, though we aren’t really watching. It is important in the chaos of everyday living …
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TIP 2041– Stress Decreases Your Chances Of Conceiving
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Listen to today's podcast... In our early adult years we spent so much effort on prevention, who knew that conception could be so difficult, or that Stress Decreases Your Chances Of Conceiving. For more than a couple of years my husband and I tried to conceive a child. At that time we never heard that Stress Decreases Your Chances Of Conceiving. We…
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Listen to today's podcast... I am very glad that the snow is gone and that my flowers are trying hard to poke their heads up to the sun. A few years ago we celebrated Earth Day while we were on vacation. My boys were looking forward to the release of the Disney production of Earth, while we were at Disney. It inspired them to do our annual clean up…
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Listen to today's podcast... I want to be a princess. Not the entitled kind, but the kind who works at being secure, confident, and powerful. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Princess Week with me: One site listed 10 Qualities of a Healthy Princess Mentality A pr…
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Listen to today's podcast... Now, I must admit that I am not the best at letting my husband know how much I appreciate everything that he does. He is a wonderful man, a great friend, a good listening post, a terrific father, handyman excellence and very supportive of all of the things that I am involved with. Like many people, I spend more time thi…
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Listen to today's podcast... Have you had a bizarre dream or a scary dream and wondered what it meant if anything? Do you have a recurring dream? Are you late for a test in high school? Can you fly? Do you visit the same places night after night in your dreams? Do you remember your dreams? I have very vivid dreams and for the most part, I remember …
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Listen to today's podcast... I have been asked about how to ensure that irate customers don’t rattle your staff’ The first step is to understand that negative attitudes and behaviours are usually expressed when our customers are stressed out or they just don’t have the energy to use better communication skills, judgment and manners. Being stressed …
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Listen to today's podcast... It debuted at the World Fair on April 17, 1964. It was featured on the covers of Newsweek and Time magazines and appeared on the silver screen in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger” that same year. Here’s another hint: It was built for the working man and it sold almost 400,000 in the first year. What am I referring to: T…
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Listen to today's podcast... No need to get dressed up for work today. You can ditch the shoes too. Today is wear your pjs to work day, along with a pair of fuzzy bunny slippers. For me, I regularly wear my pjs to work. 15 steps down from my bedroom and 15 steps into my office and I am at work. And since I am the boss, there is not a dress code. Un…
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Listen to today's podcast... Life as we know it has changed. And for many who are isolated from their school mates, friends, family and colleagues, or who have lost their job, or who have gotten sick, life may be pretty crappy right now. Life isn’t fair. Life sucks. Then it gets better. Then it can suck again. All we are required to do, is to take …
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Listen to today's podcast... The most rewarding experiences that I have had have come from volunteering. Especially my time developing youth groups, being on boards for various charities and associations, and fundraising for my children’s sport programs. In fact, I would guestimate that about ¼ of my time is given to volunteering. Over a quarter of…
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Listen to today's podcast... Our minds can not operate on ‘full throttle’ all day long. Focus meditation helps to clear the mind of racing, cluttered thoughts by focusing our energies on a particular image or thought. Gradually distracting thoughts will decrease during meditation. This strategy helps to restore mental balance by providing a break i…
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Listen to today's podcast... Do you walk on the wild side? Or have you given in to the everyday routines of life? Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Walk On Your Wild Side Day: Take the Walk On Your Wild Side Challenge. Use this day to plan something out of the ordinary, un…
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TIP 2029 – Mental Health Boosting Power Of Pets
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Listen to today's podcast... Research shows that pets can provide excellent social support, stress relief and numerous other mental health benefits. Pets can be there for you in ways that people can’t. They can offer love and companionship and can be the best antidote to loneliness. Pets can increase your sense of purpose in life. Researchers found…
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Listen to today's podcast... It is usually the longest relationship in our life. If you have brothers or sisters, then you will know that rivalry and love can exist in the same relationship. Siblings are a part of who we are, and that shared history is what makes this relationship so valuable. Did you know that research has shown that healthy sibli…
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Listen to today's podcast... Have You Ever Had A Dog Bite You? I was only two. In my mind, I vaguely remember being in our living room with my mom while she was crying and talking on the phone to the hospital. I remember being in the emergency room. And before all of this, I have a fleeting memory of being out at the barn and our dog. Somehow, our …
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TIP 2026 – Sleep Tight and Don’t Let The Bad Energy Bite
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Listen to today's podcast... Getting a full night’s sleep is up there on the list of things that can make you an energetic, happier person. That quality and quantity can be impacted by poor feng shui in your bedroom. By being aware of some of the principles of feng shui, your bedroom can promote healing, love, and energy. Take One Action Today To B…
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Listen to today's podcast... Do you reach for comfort foods when you are frustrated, tired, or stressed out? I do. I crave chocolate-covered almonds, coffee-flavoured Hagen Daas Ice Cream, and Cadbury mini eggs. These cravings are worse when I am emotional or feeling out of control. We know that cortisol increases food cravings for sugary or fatty …
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Listen to today's podcast... It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon, you are irritated, your head is fuzzy and your eyes are having trouble focusing. You would love to find a corner and go to sleep, but there is no time. How about a coffee or a chocolate bar? Most of us instinctively reach for sweets or caffeine to give relief from the morning sluggishnes…
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Listen to today's podcast... April celebrates Conflict Awareness Month. Celebrates sounds like a funny word to use when we are talking about conflict, but there are benefits to conflict including: Becoming aware of issues within your team Encouraging change in the way things are done Stimulating creativity and bonding as you work to solve the confl…
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Listen to today's podcast... Today is the day to share your favourite poem with your friends and co-workers. You may share the actual piece of paper you wrote it on, or you can Tweet it or FB it. Poetry can be shared at any time. Poetry can be a mantra for living. It can express your emotions. Sometimes it can remind us of those we have loved or lo…
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Listen to today's podcast... I had no idea. There will be nearly 9,000 new cases of Testicular Cancer diagnosed during this year and more than 300 young men will die from the disease because they didn’t catch it in time. That is more deaths than women in this age group who will die of breast cancer.) Testicular Cancer is the most common cancer in m…
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Listen to today's podcast... As wellness leaders and wellness cheerleaders know, it is often not a lack of information that our team’s face. It is about finding a stronger motivation to fight the no’s and the excuses. Look for example at your smoking cessation programs. I would venture to say that almost everyone who smokes know that it is harming …
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Listen to today's podcast... Today we fight the perils of FDS: Fun Deficiency Syndrome on this National Fun Day Today is also Wet Monday. A tradition that was grew out of splashing holy water to a university wide water fight. Now, that sounds like fun! It is also National Deep Dish Pizza Day – how about squishing some dough and making your own pizz…
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TIP 2018 - Be Content Whatever The Circumstances
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Listen to today's podcast... "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have more than enough. I have learnt the secret to being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether poor or rich. I have the ability to face all situations because of the stren…
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Listen to today's podcast... “I am in Control Day” is a call to action. It is your chance to get things in order and under control. We humans have a powerful need to control the world around us. In the same respect, not being in control, creates an enormous amount of stress. As we evolved, being in control of our environment increased our chance of…
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Listen to today's podcast... This day celebrates those entrepreneurs who had a desire to be their own boss and who went out and made it happen. They are store owners, manufacturers, producers and service providers. It is through determination and hard work that their success is possible. The downside is that they probably sacrificed family time and…
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Listen to today's podcast... But the little boy said…There are so many colors in the rainbow. So many colors in the morning sun. So many colors in the flowers and I see every one. I love this song by Harry Chapin. March is Colour Therapy Month and it reminds me that soon, the snow will leave us and the amazing colours of spring will surface. These …
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Listen to today's podcast... Do you drink more than four cups of coffee a day? Do you often find yourself irritable, depressed or disoriented after drinking caffeinated beverages? When you don’t drink caffeine do you find yourself experiencing headaches, drowsiness, or insomnia? National Caffeine Awareness Month draws attention to the risk associat…
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Listen to today's podcast... Cabin fever took on a brand-new meaning during the pandemic. Cabin fever refers to the irritability or restlessness experienced when a person, or group, is stuck at an isolated location or in confined quarters for an extended period of time. Along with irritability or boredom, feeling Stir Crazy may leave you sleepy or …
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TIP 2012 - Can Spring Cleaning Improve Your Mood?
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Listen to today's podcast... Long ago are the days where the onset of spring meant that housewives everywhere, opened the windows, shook out the rugs and cleared out the closets. Usually, we are far too busy to dedicate a week or even a couple of days just to tackle spring cleaning. Many of us have forgotten that spring cleaning can improve our moo…
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Listen to today's podcast... What Is Optimism? Wikipedia states that Optimism is to anticipate the best possible outcome. Optimists generally believe that people and events are inherently good, so that most situations work out in the end for the best. Optimism takes work. Being pessimistic means you are stuck in identifying the problems over and ov…
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Listen to today's podcast... Marilyn Monroe said, “I never said I was a good girl.” If you want to be a bad, then you've got to embrace the look and the attitude. Being bad is an art. One site I looked at, said that bad girls rock the sexy shoe. Apparently flip flops don’t cut it. And sunglasses create an aura of mystery. Not sure my prescription p…
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Listen to today's podcast... It can give us life and it can kill us. Give us pleasure and cause fear. It can be found everywhere and in 20 years half of us may not have enough of it. It’s more valuable than gold. People are dying to have it. What is it? Water It makes up to 78% of our body. To function properly, the body requires around two litres …
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Listen to today's podcast... Our workplaces can encourage us, push us to grow, and allow us to succeed. They can be a source of positive energy and support. Or they can be a source of stress, bring about burnout and illness. Caring companies believe that their employees and the community are important to their success. They are committed to providi…
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Listen to today's podcast... I am so done with winter. It is wearing on my nerves and making me seriously want to move to another country – preferably with snow only in the remotest of locations…just in case I do want to see it again. But that is not likely. Today is Snowman Burning Day. It is a day to celebrate the changing of season and where we …
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Listen to today's podcast... Laughter Is Good For Us – So Why Don’t We Use It More? It has been shown that laughter (not just a quick giggle) reduces physical and emotional tension. Muscles tense in laughter and then relax profoundly for as long as 45 minutes. The more hearty, the more relaxing it is and the longer the positive effect. Laughter hel…
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Listen to today's podcast... My parents weren’t perfect. As a new parent, I knew I was going to be a better parent than my own. I was going to be kinder, hug more, talk more, connect more, love more. And my children would appreciate me, know that I was always fair, never ‘hate’ me, and never doubt my love for them. Reality can be painful. The reali…
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Listen to today's podcast... In spite of illness and in spite of difficult life circumstances, we all know someone who seems to not let those things take over the rest of their world. It is not that they are blind to the impact that these things are having on their life, but they are choosing not to let these things be their entire life. They choos…
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Listen to today's podcast... We are becoming more self-centered and Narcissistic. “Selfie” was Oxford dictionary’s Word of the Year in 2013. Since then, it’s become a serious preoccupation. The cultural phenomenon of the ‘selfie’ exposes a very basic human desire — to feel noticed, appreciated and recognized. Our addiction to selfies has turned dea…
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Listen to today's podcast... Over half of drivers say that they have driven drowsy in the past year. Many of us are sleeping poorly which is causing us to be sleep deprived. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating World Sleep Day: Go to bed and get up at the same time every da…
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Listen to today's podcast... Whether out in the field or occupying the leader’s chair, everyone has a stake in reporting incidents of suspected or actual wrongdoing. However, being a whistle-blower feels like a violation of that playground rule not to be a tattletale. Creating a culture that encourages an individual to raise the red flag when somet…
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Millions are too sleepy for sex, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation. Many of us are sleeping poorly which is causing us to be sleep deprived, and it’s taking a serious toll on professional relationships, productivity, public safety and even the most intimate aspects of our lives. Nearly one-fourth of partnered adults say they have…
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Listen to today's podcast... Growing up on a dairy farm, I know first-hand how stressful this occupation can be. It is an all-encompassing lifestyle. Two-thirds of farmers say that they are stressed, with 20% saying that they are very stressed. Shortcuts or inattention can lead to disaster. Farmers are resilient. Stuff happens…to everyone…and you m…
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Listen to today's podcast... Millions are too sleepy for sex, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation. Many of us are sleeping poorly which is causing us to be sleep deprived, and it’s taking a serious toll on professional relationships, productivity, public safety and even the most intimate aspects of our lives. Take One Action Today …
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Listen to today's podcast... Today is the International Day of Awesomeness! This day gives us the opportunity to celebrate every person, place, thing, or idea in the world that is awesome. I encourage all of the participants in my workshops to look for the awesome. As the official tag line points out, “No one’s perfect, but everyone can be awesome.…
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Listen to today's podcast... Help! It’s Panic Day. This awareness day is not about panic attacks or panic disorder which is serious and affects 2-3% of the population. Today is the day to examine how we may over-react to the stress in our everyday lives and to find strategies that will keep us focused and healthy. You know the over-reactions that w…
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Listen to today's podcast... How many of us couldn’t use an extra hour each day? Planning before starting each day, is said to save us this hour, as we are more effective at using the time that we have. Sometimes though we just can’t seem to get our act together. Maybe we just can’t seem to get past our urge to procrastinate. It may be that we are …
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Listen to today's podcast... Running a small business can be very stressful. One of the keys to success, is to be able to reach your customers. But it can be difficult to break through the noise, so that your customers know that you even exist. It can be just as difficult to be heard at work by your boss, or even within your family. Our minds are b…
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