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Convenience. On the surface, it sounds so appealing. But have the things that promised to simplify life delivered on their pledges? Or has convenience culture just complicated our lives and put our happiness, our relationships, and ultimately our lives, at risk?
Today’s post has 10 ways you can reject convenience culture and regain control of your life, your health, and your time.
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.
When wildfires 3000 kilometres away disrupted my travel plans this week, it provided a lesson in how empathy can help us keep our own problems in perspective.
In addition to thoughts on empathy, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the power of mindset, the slippery slope of weight-loss drugs, and the loosening of Ontario’s recycling regulations.
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.
It’s Say Something Nice Day. Celebrated every June 1, the purpose of the day is to elevate spirits and spread positivity through compliments and kind words. Learn more in today’s Sunday Spark, along with learnings about longevity and healthy aging, and a board game designed to encourage responsible fashion choices.
In this month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective, Jamie from JamieAdStories suggests we shift away from talking about climate change and instead focus on the environmental impact of pollution. Jamie’s post addresses air and water pollution, so my response considers the impact of light pollution and noise pollution on human health and wildlife.
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.
Hello friends. I’m away this weekend, calming the busyness of life at our Alpha weekend. As I pondered my need for stillness this week, I wrote a poem that I wanted to share with you. I hope you enjoy it!
In recent weeks, I have been feeling very busy—and a little bit stressed. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark is all about escaping the busyness and finding ways to recharge.
This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark discusses daily purpose moments—simple ways you can brighten someone’s day. Plus: memory-boosting benefits of exercise, the effectiveness of London’s low-emission zones, bear facts to celebrate World Bear Day, and simplifying life with a budget.
