Summer has arrived in Kelowna and I instantly notice how people are now smiling more and spirits are lifted. It amazes me what an effect the weather can have on our emotional well being and how much energy people spend talking about something we have absolutely no control over. We...
Simple Ways To Add Joy To Your Day.
Its officially summer in the Okanagan and I have been noticing several of my clients have been showing up this past while feeling very overwhelmed with life. I too find it challenging this time of year, juggling many balls with the seasons changing and adding all the activities of summer onto our schedule. When summer...
3 Steps My Cat Has Taught Me About Feeling Peace
I came across this amazing quote the other day which stopped me in my chaos long enough to say to myself “I want more of this!” “Peace ….. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be...
Peonies and Personal Blossoming
I noticed my peonies were in bud last week and was concerned with all the rain and lack of sun that they might not blossom. I was humbled this morning realizing I was not trusting mother nature and her divine perfection when I walked by and saw them in full bloom. It...
Kelowna’s Official Flower in Bloom and a Grizzly Bear?
As a life and fun coach, I am big on walking my talk. One of my “what brings me joy” activities is to hike up Knox Mountain with my golden retreiver Meesha. I love to take in the beauty while I get my daily dose of dopamine. I discovered many year ago...
Birthing New Beginnings
Spring is such a marvelous time to birth new beginnings. I get so inspired by just going outside and noticing what nature is painting for us day after day, such pictures of infinite beauty. I have made a 30 day pledge to myself to exercise in nature every day for...
Kelowna Event: Spring Fling Clothing Exchange Party
Lovin Livin Centre Event March 21st The weather may not feel like spring yet, however, there sure were signs of spring at the Lovin Livin Centre when approximately 20 fabulous women gathered with their bags, baskets & racks of spring/summer clothing and accessories to exchange. The party started with...
How Do You Find Happiness In Every Day Living?
We have all heard this question at one time or another? According to a recent study by researcher on happiness Dr. Daniel Kahneman, nobel prize winning psychologist , from Princeton University states that “emotional happiness is primarily social. The very best thing that can happen to people is to...
Six Ways To Implement The Economics of Happiness into Your Life
What a pleasant surprise I got last week when I was spontaneous and accepted a invitation from a friend to go to a viewing of “The Economic of Happiness”. It was part of the Building Sustainable Communities Conference in Kelowna, B.C. I had no idea what I was in for,...
Five Things Dogs Can Teach You About Play
Here are my Five Favorite Tips that Meesha my Golden Retriever coaches with human beings and models every day! They are easy, fun and guaranteed to get you in touch with your child like, joyful playful self. Beware it is contagious and may bring uncontrollable smiles and laughter. Meesha Sez: 1. ...