Stay Curious, Keep Asking Questions
If you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or someone that spends any amount of time with children then you know kids ask a lot of questions. Some studies suggest that kids can ask an average of 200-300 questions a day. That’s a lot. This begs another question: How did parents answer those questions before the golden age […]
Box Scheduling – How to Use It for Effective Time Management
EManaging stress and time in the workplace is crucial for maintaining productivity and well-being. As leaders and managers, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our teams are not overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations and workloads. The Great Resignation has highlighted the importance of sustainable workloads, with McKinsey reporting that unsustainable workloads are a top driver of […]
How Walking My Dog Taught Me the Value of Reflection
A few years ago I began a new role within my company, which I knew was going to demand 50-60 hours of work per week. On top of that, I had committed to being more present within my family. All of this, combined with a need to maintain all domains of fitness, led me to […]
3 Ways to Build Resilience
“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” – Alain de Botton The human spirit is incredible. Our will to persevere through adversity and seek fulfillment is inspiring. Personal resilience is more than strength, it’s the determination to recover from hardship and seek personal growth through learning. Our capacity to be […]
Building a Resilient Team
Resilience is at the front of all of our minds these days. It’s a bit of a trite word, often used to try and capture a range of activities that organizations perform to protect their business. Sometimes it is an unrealistic idea that everybody should smile their way through a crisis. To clarify exactly what […]
The Japanese Concept of Ikigai
Okinawa, Japan Ikigai is a Japanese concept that has gained global recognition for its profound impact on living a purposeful and fulfilling life. Rooted deeply in Japanese culture, Ikigai is often associated with the island of Okinawa, where the practice is a way of life. This article explores the essence of Ikigai, its significance, and […]
Seeing the Forest for the Trees
As a kid I grew up in Nova Scotia and I was very lucky that my playground was the Atlantic Ocean. I grew up boating and fishing and even skating on the Ocean in the winter (yes, we had enough ice back then!) I loved nature, I loved being near the water and playing in […]
What I Learned Getting Blown Up
During my six-month tour in Kandahar, I lost 6 of my 9 lives. Some brushes with death were closer than others—the closest was being blown up. In the immediate aftermath of major combat with the Taliban, my squadron was tasked to build a road linking two coalition forward operating bases in what was just an […]
Habits and Goals- Part Two
For almost half a year, I grounded myself in working towards a fitness goal. I found a great sense of purpose when I was making progress and consistently improving. In my life, goals have acted as a roadmap and helped me understand myself better. When I reflect on the stages of my life, many of […]
Habits and Goals- Part One
In the fall of 2019, I decided to reassess my habits and set new goals for myself. One of my goals was to improve my fitness. I wanted to gain the knowledge and habits about nutrition and strength training that would positively benefit me for life. To accomplish this goal, I began an 18- week […]