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4 Ways to Manage Post G20
Image courtesy of Nutdanai Apikhomboonwaroot/FreeDigitalPhotos.net Nowadays, lots of things are happening in Toronto. In the midst of the rare earthquake that rocked the city, one of the more prominent things affecting Toronto is the G20 Summit. With protestors being arrested, leaders making big decisions, damage being done to the city, and its expensive nature in general, the G8/G20 has been quite stressful for everyone. Here are some techniques to... -
Taxes & Death-Certain Stress
In the last few weeks many of us have gone through a stressful time of year; tax season. Nothing is quite like the scramble for documents, the dread of mistakes, and the fear of Revenue Canada. It is fitting that the week following the tax deadline is Mental Health Week. According to studies done; over half of Canadians experience stress as a daily occurrence, and struggle with the results... -
The Healing Power of Humor
The Healing Power of Humor is a must read for anyone who has ever faced life’s challenges. Allen Klein shows you how to use humor effectively even in somber moments because laughter helps lighten the load. Allen is no stranger to pain; he gained his inspiration from losing his beloved wife in a three year battle with a rare liver disease . He discusses how it is not always... -
Calming down our stress response
Two weeks ago, I attended a great presentation by Linda Page, Founder and President of the Adler School of Professional Studies. She talked about information in her upcoming book with David Rock, Coaching with the brain in mind. Here is a brief summary of her powerful message that really resonated with me. The brain is made up of many complex areas that are responsible for various aspects of our...
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