Families don’t always have to be made of biological members. Yes, re-marrying or finding a new partner can be complicated when children are involved in the equation. And with good reason. Difficulties inevitably arise in these tricky situations but when it works, it can lead to beautiful results. This is the case for Brian Sandusky,
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How does a chief people officer of one of the world’s leading creative companies with 107,000 employees across 175 countries help her firm manage through crisis? In this 7-minute recap of the i4cp CHRO COVID-19 Response Series call from June 12th, you’ll hear how Jacqui Canney, chief people officer at WPP is leading the way.
Claire says has been told numerous times by her employer she’s “too political” when she talks about anti-Black racism in her workplace. The Toronto woman, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, is one of the few Black employees at the non-profit organization where she works. In the last few weeks, amid worldwide
As each of us navigates our way through life, there will inevitably be times that we feel lost, uninspired, and off-track. But nevertheless, whether that means a loss of direction, a U-turn, or even a quick roadblock, it’s so important to remember that we are exactly where we are meant to be and that time
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” ~Mahatma Gandhi I’d like to bring it one step further and say, “Happiness is when what you feel, what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Some people may argue that there is no
New cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, are increasing in youths under the age of 20 in Ontario, according to new research from the University of Guelph. The study comes as Ontario public health units have reported increases in cases for those in their 20s compared to older people in Toronto,
Jordan Peterson explains how we can be our own worst enemy. Stop comparing yourself to others and begin to compare yourself to who you were yesterday. Subscribe for Motivational Videos Every Weekday, Helping You Get Through The Week! http://bit.ly/MotivationVideos Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rhGNMY Facebook: http://bit.ly/2r85DC3 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2qir5TO Special Thanks To Jordan Peterson for allowing
The hardest person I’ve ever had to forgive is myself, and there have been many nights when I’ve laid awake thinking of all of the reasons I should hate myself. I list the things that could’ve gone better that day, I count my mistakes over the last week or month, and I replay how my
As the Black Lives Matter movement gains traction across the nation and the world, many of us are being called to use the skills we’ve learned to improve ourselves—such as speaking our truth, setting boundaries, and breaking the people-pleasing pattern—to improve our communities, our countries, and our world. Those of us who are allies are
If your organization’s “return to the workplace” considerations and preparations are limited to just those employees who were asked to work from home at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, you are missing an opportunity to lead meaningful cultural change. The latest research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) found that among most larger
For Heather Greenwood Davis, jet-setting is not only a way a life but a way of making a living. For nearly two decades, she has travelled all over the world as the blogger behind globetrottingmama.com and a travel writer for various publications. “I started writing about travel when I was pregnant with my oldest. That was
Takeaway: Kelly McGonigal’s latest book, The Joy of Movement, is an ode to the value that movement can bring to our lives. Kelly shares how exercise of any kind and for any length of time can help us not only feel physically healthier, but also more connected with ourselves and our communities. She says that
It is something that one rarely talks about.Not a perfect topic for a party gossipnor fitting for a celebrity tabloid.Yet it’s something everyone feels once in a lifetime—Some occasionally, while others for a much longer time.It’s like a weight you can’t take off your chest.It feels like not giving your very best.Every little chore, no
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ~Martin Luther King Jr. A few months back, before the pandemic upended life for all of us, I went through one of those times when I could do nothing but sit at home and rest for my health’s sake. I’d recently
Anyone who’s seen Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, released in 2018, knows that the film’s powerful analogies are still timely in 2020, and likely will be for years to come. It was honored with an American Film Institute (AFI) Award, recognizing it as one of the 10 most significant achievements in film, and has been widely praised
After months of closures due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, provinces are slowly beginning to allow office spaces and other workplaces to reopen. However, many employees still have concerns about the rapid and easy spread of COVID-19 in these enclosed, densely populated spaces. That’s why Erin Bury, the co-founder and CEO of Willful Wills, is
The Best Project You’ll Ever Work On Is You (Motivational Speech) Download or Stream the speech now, on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Music, Deezer, Amazon MP3The Best Project You’ll Ever Work On Is You (Motivational Speech) – Copyright: Fearless MotivationSpeakers: Chris Ross, William Hollis The Best Project You’ll Ever Work On Is You (Motivational
Sunday was a day like any other for me. I was at home, surrounded by the people I love most. Two of my three adult children had come over, along with their spouses. My oldest grandson was running around the living room pretending to be Spiderman. My youngest grandson, only three weeks old, was busy
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting not only the physical health of employees but also taking a considerable mental and financial toll in many cases, it’s important that organizations not lose sight of the benefits of a holistic well-being approach for employees. For example, high performance organizations are 2.5x more likely to design well-being programs to
Summer doesn’t have to be cancelled. As Canada slowly starts to reopen amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, it’s no surprise Canadians may feel like they’re getting the shorter end of the stick this season. READ MORE: How many Canadians have the new coronavirus? Total number of confirmed cases by region From cancelled vacations, events and
Are you struggling to make sense of why you see everyone around you in a loving relationship and you’re still single? Are you that girl who lends a supportive shoulder to all her friends and gives the best advice? Are you that girl who spends hours at the gym getting fit, just hoping someone might
Matthew Houser was 25-years-old when a doctor gave him about six months left to live. “I was basically on my deathbed,” Houser, of Bristol, Va. told News 5. “I figured, well, this is it. Might as well start planning my funeral.” At the time, Houser weighed over 800 pounds. He had been hospitalized multiple times
Lexi McKenna’s work day now includes breaks to help her mother-in-law plant vegetables, which wasn’t possible when she was running her wedding business at breakneck speed out of her Toronto studio. McKenna and husband Jeff Richards had been intrigued for years by a slower-paced life outside of the city. But it wasn’t until COVID-19 brought
If you’re a garden lover, you probably can’t imagine life without a plethora of plants. One hanging succulent in your car might just not feel like enough! Why put mulch under a tree when I can put in spring ephemerals? However, to a gardening novice, a plant paradise could seem like a summer of watering
“You are very powerful provided you know how powerful you are.” ~Yogi Bhajan For most of my life, I felt that life was happening to everyone else and I just got to watch. Someone else’s parents came to see their high school graduation and celebrated with them. I walked home alone. Other people went to
When Alyssa Mendoza got an email at 3 am, she couldn’t believe her eyes. The sender of the email was her father, who had passed away ten months earlier. She was so overwhelmed she couldn’t bring herself to open the email at first. “I received a scheduled email from my dad,” Alyssa said. “At first,
The list is long and includes some world-famous brands. McDonald’s. Disney. Harley-Davidson. Ford Motor Co. GE. Lyft. These are just a few of the organizations whose executives have voluntarily taken temporary pay cuts as a measure to help navigate the coronavirus pandemic and the sharp economic downturn it has wrought. Companies started
It’s gross, but also completely satisfying. Laundry stripping has been making waves on social media for some time, and those who use the method swear by it. In a recent segment on Global News’s The Morning Show, DIY expert Jen Tryon broke down exactly what this method is. “The pictures say it all,” she said.
Don’t stay in one place when you’re ready to leave. Don’t allow your history to tether you to the past. You don’t have to keep repeating your routine because you’ve grown used to it, because it’s the scary to switch things up, because you would rather live a predictable life than step into the unknown.
“You can’t be fearful and grateful simultaneously.” ~Tony Robbins It may be challenging to step into a state of gratitude during a time of tumult and fear. But now, more than ever, we need to practice grace. The practice of gratitude can lift us out from under the heavy weight of our unsavory thoughts and
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