Several years ago I had the honour and privilege of working with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. I was thrilled that they had decided to include so many of their stake-holders in the brainstorming session, specifically their corporate sponsors, staff, survivors, and their volunteers. The focus of the session was to generate fresh new ideas for their ongoing fundraising initiatives. All of the work that I do with non-profits is incredibly meaningful and rewarding, so I was very excited about being ask to help! I arrived at their offices at the crack of dawn to set up the room, lay […]
Read MoreThe term ‘Dog Days’ traditionally refers to a period of hot and humid weather occurring during the summer months of July and August … at least in this neck of the woods. Now that the weather is getting slightly cooler, I wondered how it might also affect us creatively. It’s not surprising that warm weather has positive effects on the mind, body, and soul … but does it also affect our creativity? Studies show that not only is the human brain more mentally fit, but we are also our most creative selves when out in the warmth. Researchers have found the ideal temperature […]
Read MoreThe dog on your left (my right) in the picture is our dog Cooper. He is 11 years old. The other gorgeous Golden in the picture is Norbert. He is 8 years old and is Cooper’s best dog friend. We recently drove to Stoney Lake to visit Norbert (yup ,this is what you do as dog owners … you drive 2 hours north so your dog can visit his best friend).As we were walking through the fragrant pine forest to the lake, it actually struck me for the first time ever that dogs might help boost our creativity. I mean […]
Read MoreMy father dearly loved and adored George Carlin!! This routine about STUFF was one of his all-time favourites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac As my husband and I were literally vacuuming the garage floor last weekend … yup … we did that … I started thinking about how organizing our stuff during the pandemic has made us feel so much better!! Not only better, but more CREATIVE!! It turns out it’s really a thing!! Physical surroundings drastically affect our mood, and our creative thinking. Statistics say that workplace mess reduces our brain activity, and can negatively affect our work. Being organized plays a crucial […]
Read MoreLike many, I have been doing my best not to spend money during the pandemic. This has led to some very interesting behaviour that is reminiscent of being raised by parents who grew up in the great depression. I never realized how much their behaviour had an impact on me, until we faced our own version of the depression … COVID-19. I know I’m not the only one who has a collection of toiletries from various hotels. I’ll even get excited to stay at a specific hotel if I really like the brand of toiletries they use. From my travels […]
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