I should have known better. Heck, I've even made this mistake before. But I dismissed the voice in my head that quietly told me this might be a bad idea. And the result was a painful lesson. And a metaphor for so many things in life. Let me explain. An Annual Tradition This past weekend, … Continue reading
As mentioned in my post, Health Matters More, I'm actively trying to make decisions in the best interest of my long term health instead of short term rewards. And I've got to say, it's really hard. I have definitely made progress over the past few weeks, but it's still a continual battle. And it turns … Continue reading
Something isn't right. And I've known it for a couple of weeks - I just didn't want to admit it to myself. But, it's time I stop ignoring the signs and do something about it. Listen to what your body is telling you. If you pay attention, your body will signal when it's not working … Continue reading
You may have seen the recent news that Hawaii is on track to ban sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate, two chemicals known to harm the marine environment and damage the coral reef. It's a good time to ask, "What's in my sunscreen?". Two Types of Sun Protection Chemical Chemical sunscreens make up the majority of products … Continue reading
I've been interested in health for a long time, but I started taking it more seriously when I was diagnosed with Graves' disease (an autoimmune hyperthyroid disease) in 2016. I started reading about how environmental factors can lead to inflammation and disrupt our health. And I'll be honest, I would spend most of my time … Continue reading
We all have a version of ourselves we don't want to world to see. This may be a real version of ourselves. It could be a perception that is false. Regardless of whether this version is real or perceived, if we don't want the world to see it, it's going to impact our behaviour. I … Continue reading
Lately, I've been paying more attention to my emotions while on social media. Particularly Instagram. As mentioned in my Digital Detox post, I have taken steps unfollow accounts that don't serve me. Accounts that would make me feel bad about myself and leave me feeling worse off. So while I have more carefully selected which … Continue reading
Purse candy is the name I came up with to describe the phenomenon of finding a treat in my purse days or weeks after buying it, having completely forgotten about the purchase. Is it just me? I wanted to write about it since there is a lesson to be learned. But, that lesson only comes … Continue reading
You may be confused by the title of this post. That's fair. It's vague. The title could also be any of the following: It's not because of your schedule It's not because of your commitments It's not because of your skill level Maybe you are starting to get the idea. Lately I've been thinking a … Continue reading
Having raved about my Instant Pot for over two years, I am thrilled to see a tipping point has been reached and this wonderful, Canadian-made appliance appears to be the most popular holiday purchase in 2017. I wanted to write a post about it since I have been (happily) answering questions about this device over … Continue reading
