Many of us are spending our lives existing rather than living. We are increasingly glued to screens, working more than we would like, and rushing around on auto pilot. While this happens, the real beauty of life, being in the moment is passing us by. What if you could turn existing into truly living? Well you can! It starts by taking time to unplug. This may sound challenging, especially as we've almost doubled our technology use to help us move through the pandemic. You may find you are putting in more screen time than ever, which is why it's even more important to ta ..read more

Our heart is not only one of the most important organs, it is the connection to our emotional wellbeing! The fact is, we spend more time listening to our minds constantly nattering away, creating stories, causing uncertainty, jumpiness and fearfulness; all causing stress. This has a negative impact on our hearts.  When we learn to listen and connect with our heart, we are able to find a sense of calm. We can experience emotions including love. All the while, with the added benefit of boosting our levels of dopamine! This is the feeling of pleasure.   “love – in it ..read more

We are in the season of patience. Lao Tzu tells us “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” At this time of year, we can feel unsettled. We are surrounded with shades of grey and the coolness of winter. A patient daily wait is mother nature’s cycle to rest and replenish. It’s a gift! Sounds idyllic but why do we struggle with patience and slowing down especially at this time of year? In the 21st century we seem to have lost the ability to honour our body’s natural rhythm. We disrupt this by constantly moving through each day thinking we need t ..read more

Are you a resolution kind of person? I have never seemed to be, as a resolution seems so firm and absolute. Often a resolution is an idea of what you SHOULD do often defined by external influences. Creating change requires a connection to what we are choosing to engage with, bringing meaning into our daily life with things we value. Change requires more than a functional approach — no method will work if your heart is not in it. This is why rituals are deeply powerful. A ritual is a daily practice that helps you to enjoy the journey, NOT the destination. Rituals provide a sense of purpose t ..read more

The holiday season will look different this year. For some this will be ok while for others this may provide additional stress and anxiety, especially when there will be many traditions that may not be possible. Studies show that strong social connection can strengthen our immune system, also lower anxiety and depression, and help regulate emotions. What can you do this year to keep your connections and traditions still going strong? The first thing is to acknowledge this year is going to be different BUT you can make it just as meaningful. A helpful exercise to do is doodle a list of ..read more

Often when I’m going from one place to the next, I’ll always have my Doodle Kit in my bag. This way it is always at my fingertips. So, if I’m in the studio, I can take a break or at home this often sits on my bedside table. I never really know when I may need it. But knowing I have this provides peace of mind, enabling me to engage with healthier habits, not to mention having everything together in one place. I wanted to share with you what’s inside my Doodle Kit. This is a fun bag filled with my favorite things! The first thing is having a place to put everything. The Dood ..read more

Have you ever heard the term creative mindfulness? So how do creativity and mindfulness go together? Or why is combining mindfulness with creativity beneficial? Let me break these pieces down for you, starting with mindfulness as a term. What is mindfulness? Taken from mindful, mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present. To be aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Mindfulness is the process of noticing what our experience is and why we are experiencing it. Not ..read more

Would you like to have better days? We all have the same amount of hours in a day, but sometimes the difference between someone thriving vs slugging through, can be down to this one thing… taking healthy breaks! So what is a healthy break? Short breaks taken daily, doing anything OR nothing that makes YOU feel good. Keywords… feel good. So often we fill a lot of time with breaks that do not serve us. Let’s face it, we are consumed by a techo driven world, scrolling or we find ourselves in a rut of the same old self destructive routines. Why introduce healthy breaks to your day? Because studies ..read more

Are you getting tired? Tired of social distancing and wearing a mask? Perhaps you’re noticing that you do not have the focus or motivation to keep your healthy habits going. Or, you are not finding those joyful moments throughout your day. I want to let you know, you are not alone. No wonder so many are saying they are experiencing Pandemic Fatigue.  Yes this is a real thing! 6 months of not knowing, disruptions to what our lives once were and an incredible amount of information we are trying to process that constantly chang ..read more

I woke up the other day and found myself questioning what I was doing? Was I really able to make a positive impact with my work? Am I a good Mom and partner? How can I keep up? It was one of those weeks… it’s also the first week back to school for my little ones. I wanted to write this down for you in the hope that you will know, the struggle is real, even for me! Yes, I have these fleeting thoughts and doubting moments. I don’t know about you, but I feel exhausted! My energetic bank account has all of a sudden felt depleted. The slow sizzle of burnout. How did I find myself in this situation ..read more