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Why you should visit PLACE and SPACE for Doors Open Hamilton

May 2, 2013

I remember the first time I “saw” art (kind of like saying your first word). It was at a CLIC event at the Art Gallery of Hamilton and they were giving a tour of a modern art exhibition. I was not “in to” art but I like new experiences so I decided to tag along. [...]

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Is there something you want to do but think you can’t? Write it down.

April 18, 2013

Some people think I’m a risk taker or an adrenaline junkie. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Did you know I’m afraid of the dark and that sometimes the squeak of the windshield wipers makes me jump? What I am is curious – which means I love trying new things all the time. I [...]

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Do you suffer from social media anxiety?

March 27, 2013

Social media can be depressing. Seriously, the research says so. And just look at all the opportunities people (adults AND kids) have for bullying. It’s amazing that more people don’t just steer clear of the Internet. It’s because we desire connections. We have a need to be liked, to gain information, to learn, to share. [...]

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Are you lost?

March 15, 2013

I’m fucking lost. I struggle to write this not because I can’t admit it, but because I’m so lost that I don’t know what to say about it. Self-improvement, change, figuring it all out – this is normal and a good thing; I know this. And it’s not something I haven’t experienced countless times before. [...]

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The importance of recognition

March 8, 2013

It feels good to be recognized. Whether it’s a simple (sincere) thank you, a recommendation on LinkedIn, or a big fat raise, having others tell me I’m awesome is pretty slick. So, when Janet Barclay nominated me for a Beautiful Blogger Award, well, I blushed. What is a BBA? Turns out it’s more of a meme [...]

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Take charge of your willpower.

March 6, 2013

It happens every day. Someone makes a claim that they want to change something about themselves. Lose weight. Quit smoking. Swear less. All too often, people fail. Even worse, people fail at even trying. Many think that any kind of behaviour change is about willpower; that only people with a lot of willpower can succeed, [...]

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