When I Google the words “stress management” I get 883 million results! With all that information out there, you’d think we’d have our stressors under control, done, over with, nada, kapoot! However, the exact opposite is true. I don’t have to tell you how stressed we are. Us humans have hit the high-water mark when it comes to stress in North America. Ironically, too much information on how we can reduce our stress causes stress…so vicious circle here we come! Think minimally when it comes to managing stress…  We know that too many choices are a bad thing. Prince Ghuman, minimalist a ..read more

Five years ago, I had the honour of working with a leadership coach who casually dropped the statement “most of my client’s problems could be solved by effective listening”.  Being someone who coaches and presents keynotes in the field of stress management, it was a light-bulb moment!  If effective listening can eliminate the majority of problems and improve the quality our careers and personal lives, imagine what role listening can play in reducing stress!  I rated myself as a good listener until I started self-monitoring my listening skills. I confess that they didn ..read more

I know from experience that when I think about and write down the things I’m grateful for rather than what is irritating me, my mood changes instantly for the better. However, in these unprecedented times is this practice still effective? The answer is a resounding yes! Now more than ever; you need to practice gratitude. It has been scientifically proven that not only does practicing gratitude serve as an instant mood changer, it also helps to change the way we think over time. A study conducted by the Journal of Happiness suggested that practicing gratitude through journalling leads to people ..read more