If I had to pick one word to sum up the change I’ve seen in my lifetime, it would be 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?
Simple Living Sunday – Do you care about sustainability?
Today is World Environment Day, an initiative to raise environmental awareness. Regular readers know that reducing my personal impact, and sharing my tips and learnings, are priorities for me. With that in mind, there’s no better theme for this week’s Simple Living Sunday post than sustainability. Our lives, and the lives of future generations, depend on it.
Simple Living Sunday – Active living – No gym required!
Every year, North Americans spend billions on gym memberships and fitness equipment. Despite our best intentions, much of that money is wasted when the initial burst of motivation fades. Today, I continue my May Simple Living Sunday tribute to qualities I admire in my mum, with a look at her simple approach to active living. The best part—no gym membership required!
Alternatives to meditation to help you destress
It’s World Meditation Day—a day set aside for everyone to clear their minds and embrace a practice that has been around for thousands of years. Many people swear by meditation but, for some of us with overactive minds, it can end up being more about frustration than relaxation. Fortunately, there are alternatives to meditation to help you destress.
April 2022 roundup of awesome blog posts
And just like that, it’s May. Here in southern Ontario, April mostly felt like another month of winter, with spring weather making a few fleeting guest appearances to tease us and leave us longing for more. As we hope for better weather in May, let’s heat things up with my April roundup of awesome blog posts.
March 2022 roundup of inspiring blog posts
It’s April and the first quarter of 2022 is behind us. The calendar might say it’s spring, but old man winter isn’t ready to release his grip just yet. As pandemic restrictions relax, I’ve noticed a drop-off in blog activity. Nevertheless, those who are still actively blogging continue to put out amazing content. Read on for my March 2022 roundup of 5 inspiring March blog posts.
18 simple ways to celebrate spring
Spring is here! I am more than ready to say good-bye to a harsh winter with an abundance of cold and snowy weather. Although the calendar says it’s spring, we’re probably still a few weeks away from consistently warm spring weather here in Ontario. Even so, just knowing the worst is behind us is enough to lift my spirits. With that in mind, today’s post has 18 simple ways to celebrate spring.
Simple Living Sunday – Increasing happiness
Today is International Day of Happiness, a day set aside globally to make people’s overall wellbeing a priority. To mark the day, this week’s Simple Living Sunday theme is happiness. Read on to learn more about this day, how experts measure happiness, and what we can do to bring a little more of it into our lives.
Easy ways to stay energized when working from home
As we start to emerge from the pandemic, many employers are returning staff to the office. For a lot of people, working from home—at least part of the time—will be the new normal. If that’s the case for you, now is a good time to revisit your working habits. With that in mind, today’s post has eight easy tactics I use to stay energized when working from home.
10 fabulous 30-minute YouTube workouts you’ll love
How are your 2022 fitness goals going? Are you sticking to your plan or do you need a little motivation? If you need a little boost and ideas to stay active during the winter months, you’re in the right place. Today’s post is a roundup of ten of my favourite 30-minute YouTube workouts to help you crush your goals.