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your emotions are telling you something

A gremlin, in life coaching I learnt it signifies your emotions are telling you something, the things that haunt your mind holding you back, something covered in my post, procrastinate or persevere? YOU choose! Image by Vickie Girolami.

Haunted by feelings of guilt, regret, and anger? As a young adult, they were my constant companions, reminders of things I did and things done to me growing up. If you’re tormented with bad feelings it’s time you got rid of them, your emotions are telling you something. Keep reading to find out how I…… Continue reading your emotions are telling you something

10 steps to a better you

Sticky note brainstorming on what I wanted to accomplish after my marriage didn't work in 2014. Picture by Vickie Girolami.

Have you ever woken up and didn’t like yourself? Or have you tried to change something about yourself and it didn’t work or you didn’t know how to do it? What about trying to change someone else, did it backfire? The exercise, 10 steps to a better you, will help you with all these. Keep…… Continue reading 10 steps to a better you

fix yourself first to be a great parent

Spontaneous fun with my babies having a picnic in the tent outside. I wouldn't have had the tools to do this if I hadn't begun my journey to fix yourself first to be a great parent. Picture by Elsie Freeman in 1999.

For someone who never wanted children, they are my greatest achievement. Nothing honoured me more than when my son asked me to do a blog on parenting, he said I did things right. As hard as I tried, it didn’t take me long to realize parenting isn’t a one post topic. So, I’m beginning where I did, with myself. Do you want to be a great parent? Fix yourself first to be a great parent.

12 challenges of the first year blogging

12 challenges of the first year blogging is turning them into lessons. Picture by Vickie Girolami.

I did it – made it through my first year blogging! Sure, I cringe at some of the posts but I’m not taking them down, I worked too hard. Besides, they’re reminders of my 12 challenges of the first year blogging.

how my cycling commute is better than driving

Rush hour traffic on the highway in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. That's my motivation for a cycling commute. Picture by Vickie Girolami.

Combining exercise with commuting is how my cycling commute is better than driving while keeping me happy and sane. The catch? You have to be prepared …