I stood in front of my class, paralyzed. I had rehearsed my presentation what felt like dozens of times the night before and yet, standing in front of my grade seven class, I could not say a word. I am not sure if I had forgotten everything, if it was the fact that it was […]
I used to start my day taking care of pressing matters that I would get to first thing in the morning. Without knowing it, my day had started, my computer had swallowed me for the day. At 8pm, I would not have exercised yet even though I know exercise is a huge priority for me. I would […]
I sometimes work in elementary schools, teaching kids about self-confidence and respect through movement and music. I love the school environment; the teachers, principals and support staff are all so patient and inspiring. They are forming our future. The work they do with the kids is priceless. I have eternal respect for them and what […]
“Branding is no longer your logo – it’s how people experience your business” “Branding is the window to the soul of your business. It is a subliminal feeling that connects to your audience immediately. It creates a gut feeling alignment that says YES or NO. It is how people experience what you have to say […]
Co-worker 1: “I got there at 3pm”. Co-worker 2: “No , it was 3:08pm when you got there.” Wife: “We are going on a trip for 2 weeks!” Husband: “No Honey, we are going for 13 days.” Do you have friends in your life constantly challenging you on details? That means you may have a Thinker in […]
Do you know anyone who has ever eaten cold food or something that they did not like at a restaurant, just to avoid having to tell the waiter that their dish was not to their satisfaction, or to avoid making everybody else wait while their food would be warmed up, or even worse, just to avoid attracting any […]
The wearing of costumes at Halloween may come from the belief that supernatural beings, or the souls of the dead, roamed the earth at this time. The practice may have originated in a Celtic festival, held on 31 October–1 November, to mark the beginning of winter. People would put on masks when they left their homes after dark so that […]
Did you know that the leaves don’t change color in the fall? They’re already orange and yellow and red. Check out the video to find out how it works… Look at this magnificence. How beautiful! These leaves are like this now and they don’t turn that way. They are already like that. That’s, their unique […]
Why is it that we know what to do and yet sometimes, we do the reverse? Why is our brain keeping us stuck in our bad habits? I was visiting my parents in Quebec a few weeks ago and the corn field was absolutely majestic! I remember the times as a kid where I was […]
You get up early. You work hard. You stay focused on your goal. You do everything right. You are there for people relying on you. You are an inspiring role model. You take time to help others and quickly cancel your own agenda when someone needs you. When everyone has been taken care of, you […]