What is Toxic Positivity? And Why It Matters.

toxic positivity

Chances are good that you’ve experienced toxic positivity – either delivered to you by a well-meaning person or, you unintentionally doling it out to others. And while it can be easily misconstrued, it’s important to understand what toxic positivity actually is. Toxic positivity involves dismissing negative emotions and responding to distress with false reassurances rather than empathy. … Read more

International Women’s Day: Break the Bias

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As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 on March 8th, we are reminded that the campaign isn’t for just one day.  It runs all year long and we can must continually pledge to move from talk to action within our own spheres of influence.  Collectively, we can make change happen. Collectively, we can each help to … Read more

4 Steps to Create Your Personal Manifesto

joy trigger

My theme for 2022 is Joy Trigger.  For me, my theme is a constant source of inspiration that carries me through the year.  It gives me clarity on what I want to achieve, how I want to live and provides a beacon for easy decision making. But, words are just words unless we give them … Read more

My Theme for 2022 (and how to choose your own)

my theme for 2022

Well, 2021 was one for the books. Am I right? Who knew that we would still be living with this pandemic and all the challenges that come with it? And, although we still face challenges in the coming year I’m always excited to make plans. This blog is my favourite to write every year because … Read more

2021 In Review: To Set Goals or Not?

2021 in review

The last couple years have been real crackerjacks, haven’t they? And while we sometimes want to bury our heads in the sand, it is always helpful to look at 2021 in review.  And yes, to consider what we want in 2022. To Set Goals or Not There are a lot of theories about goal setting. … Read more

Truth and Reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Day

September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This new national day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Over the last three … Read more

What I’ve Learned About Dying with Dignity

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Since being a part of my sister’s final journey, I’ve wanted to share what I’ve learned about dying with dignity. It’s a tough and raw topic. Medical Assistance in Dying I’ve always supported MAID, Medical Assistance In Dying although I know it is a complex issue. My viewpoint has focused on respecting that someone has … Read more

International Women’s Day: Choose To Challenge

International Women's Day: Choose to Challenge

Written by Cathy Goddard – International Women’s Day: Choose to Challenge I remember the moment I first saw this picture.  My cousin and her daughter are on the picket lines in Toronto during the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.  It all boiled down to one word for me – BUT. Witnessing that brave young … Read more

Move Beyond Performative Allyship

Move Beyond Performance Allyship

Do you recall the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020? How everyone rallied to support this cause? Social media feeds were lit up with allyship about the injustice and white priviledge? On the surface, it seemed that we had crossed a bridge and then – hard stop. Many forms of allyship were recognized as something … Read more

My Theme for 2021 (and how to choose your own)

My theme for 2021

Well, are you as ready as I am for the new year? Let’s face it, 2020 was a cracker jack. And, although we still face challenges in the coming year I’m always excited to make plans. This blog is my favourite to write every year because I get to share my hopes for the future. … Read more

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