A number of years ago I was driving through rush-hour Toronto traffic—eight lanes in each direction. The traffic was heavy and fast. I was making good time until I got blocked behind a car moving slower than the traffic. The word ‘idiot’ reverberated through my head and my muscles tensed. Just then another thought smacked […]
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Are You Stuck in a Rut?
I congratulate you! Not because you are in a rut, but because you know you are. Knowing you’re in a rut is the normal prelude to self reinvention. Many get stuck in a rut without realizing it and just drone on in a less than fulfilling life. I read in a running magazine about a […]
3 Fears That May Be Holding You Back
3 Fears That May Be Holding You Back from Reaching Your Potential Does fear hold you back from pursuing things in your life and career? If this sounds familiar to you, don’t worry because you’re not alone. Most people have some fear or the other at different times: fear of heights, fear of water, fear of […]
Falling Off the “Resolution Wagon” is Good for Your Health!
It is a common theme in any area of health research — lifestyle makes a big difference. From getting enough sleep and eating your veggies, to managing your stress well and staying socially connected, these factors influence our health in the long run. As we are moving into a new year this is usually the […]
The Occupy Movement
It all started with an email. On July 13, 2011 Adbusters magazine sent out a call to its 90,000-strong list proclaiming a Twitter hashtag, #OccupyWallStreet, and a date, September 17. It quickly spread among the mostly young, tech-savvy radical set, along with an especially alluring poster the magazine put together of a ballerina atop the Charging Bull […]