Here in North America, we love iced tea. June 10 is National Iced Tea Day — part of National Iced Tea Month in the United States and Canada. To celebrate, today’s post looks at the history of this refreshing summer drink. And, as a bonus, I share my simple iced tea recipe.
Skillfully sharing bad news – How to Share podcast
Our greatest personal growth opportunities are often hidden behind life’s challenges. Figuring out how to communicate unpleasant news adds a layer of complexity to difficult situations. I recently chatted about sharing bad news with Wynne Leon on an episode of her How to Share podcast.
How sustainable living helps in uncertain economic times
Economic uncertainty is shaping up to be the financial theme of 2025. Inflation, unemployment, tariffs and unpredictable interest rates make it difficult to plan with any confidence. Today’s post features 10 ways sustainable living can help you weather uncertain economic times.
What mom really wants for Mother’s Day
On Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day in North America. Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Look no further! Let me tell you what mom really wants for Mother’s Day. You might be surprised.
Try these balance exercise videos to promote healthy aging
What does your fitness routine look like? If it doesn’t include regular balance training, you’ll want to take a look at a post I published on my retirement coaching site last week. The post shares some of my favourite balance exercise videos.
Time management tips to help you get more done today
It’s time to put multi-tasking aside and focus on getting a single task done. Today’s post looks at the productivity cost of that task switching that we’re all guilty of. Plus, I provide time management tips to help you get more done, today and every day.
25 easy ways to have fun at work today
January 28 is National Fun At Work Day in the United States. Is it just me or is it a sad commentary on the modern workplace that we need a special day to give us permission to have fun at work? Today, I look at why fun is an essential part of any workplace. And I’ve got 25 ways you can have fun at work today.
What’s the big deal about sustainable investing?
ESG. SRI. Impact investing. Sustainable investing. As an investor trying to make good choices for your savings, you may have heard these terms. But what do they mean and why does any of this matter? This primer on sustainable investing will help you make sense of the alphabet soup and jargon used by investment managers and financial institutions.
Mindful shopping tips – Save money and simplify life
Our consumer-driven world conditions us to always want more. But you can simplify life and save money by taking a more thoughtful approach to shopping. What does mindfulness have to do with shopping? Read on for mindful shopping tips to save you money and declutter your life.
Book review: Refocus on “Things That Matter”
In the first edition of The Sunday Spark for the year, I revealed intentionality as my theme for 2025. To start the year off right, I set a goal for January to reread Things That Matter – Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life by Joshua Becker. In today’s post, I review the book and share how I’m planning to use what I learned in my life.