I have always been busy. There is something thrilling about being endlessly busy for some people. They thrive on it, wear it like a badge of honour, almost saying “look at how many things I can handle”. But it does go deeper than that. For some, it equals self-worth, success, and gives them a wonderful feeling of satisfaction. The more you can take on, more people you can help out, the higher the reward you feel. And it can be addicting. When I was a young, I was that kid who

My work space on a Rainy Morning I'm a much happier, and productive, worker when I'm surrounded by a well designed space and items I love. Being visually stimulated in a calm environment can make it easier to focus and get the work done. It's a balance between having a uncluttered space, but enough visually appealing items to help the creativity flow. I'm all about creating layers of atmosphere around me. If my space doesn't feel right, it's hard for me to get my best work ac

Picture this: You are sitting on the couch, thinking about having to make dinner. There are kids’ toys all around you, a pair of discarded socks on the couch, and old snack wrappers on the table. You tidy up a few of the items and throw out the wrappers. Only then to come face to face with a kitchen full of dirty dishes and used lunch containers. Now simply making dinner becomes a monumental task. This cycle becomes tough to deal with every day. You are feeling overwhelmed by

We were supposed to be away for the weekend on a mini family vacation. However, the universe had other plans. I ended up starting to feel sick on the Thursday night, but had hope I'd feel better by Saturday when we were leaving. I stayed home, tried to rest (as best a mom can), and made sure to do everything I could to feel better. Friday night I was not great, but OK, and had every intention to pull through for my family. That night my son woke up and puked everywhere. Not o

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