Will power is within us all, it is just a matter of tapping into our innermost motivations to keep the fire ignited that keeps that will power going. When it comes to a lifestyle overhaul as significant as losing over 400 lbs, an outsider might wonder the “how,” “what,” “when,” “where,” and most often the
Month: April 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have discussed the importance of resilience — something that may seem easier said than done considering the restrictions and lockdowns that have lasted well over a year now. Author of The Happiness Equation Neil Pasricha recently joined The Morning Show to discuss tips on how to build resilience as Canadians
It’s baffling and sometimes horrifying to learn that many people in our society believe we’re living in a post-racial America. While there have been moments of progression here and there, it’s painfully obvious that we’re not entirely where we need to be. We’re not even close. Just look at some of the recent news headlines.
Lady Gaga might be one of the most beloved figures in the pop culture zeitgeist, but lately, her love life is shrouded in mystery. Of course, the public’s had glimpses into her romances here and there over the years, but for the most part, the New York native has been keeping it low-key. It helps
“True forgiveness comes when you realize there is something totally radiant inside you, that nobody could ever touch” ~Eckhart Tolle I grew up in an emotionally abusive household. My father was a man who diligently provided for us, but he left me with scars and shattered self-esteem. My mother cooked me my favorite foods and
Last year, when Lauren Parkes — a Toronto resident with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — was faced with COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, her symptoms were aggravated. She lost awareness of time and she struggled with impulsive and disordered eating. Read more: ADHD in adults can be life-threatening when left untreated: experts When she applied
I know what you’re feelingーpressure and frustration. I also know that you’re having trouble sleeping at night, not because you took an afternoon nap, but because you have a lot of thoughts coming in, and you have to go process these thoughts and arrange them like books on your bookshelf. By the time you wake
The American Idol judge has been adorably enamored with her baby girl Daisy since her arrival in late August. The singer had previously expressed her fears pertaining to motherhood and how she felt like she didn’t have the “maternal gene.” Yet, alongside her fiancé Orlando Bloom, she’s done a stellar job of balancing her busy
“Sometimes it takes relationships that don’t last forever to teach us lessons that will.” ~Unknown I recently had to let go of a friendship I had been in for almost eight years. In the first few years of knowing each other, we had magnetic pulls. Each time we would arrange to hang out, it was
Preparing for and navigating through parenthood already poses challenges for many, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added extra layers of hardship and stress. Actor Sarah Wright Olsen recently visited The Morning Show to share her tips on how parents can stay zen during the pandemic. Olsen and fellow actor Teresa Palmer founded Your Zen Mama,
Takeaway:The processed food industry has become incredibly sophisticated in the way it gets us to eat more of what it makes. Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 37s. For this week’s podcast episode I sat down with Michael Moss, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Salt Sugar Fat and now, Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions. Hooked is an incredible book: a deep dive into
The ancient philosophers that emerged during classical antiquity were some of the finest the world has ever known. From Aristotle to Zeno, the intellect that was exuded during this period was so ahead of its time their ideas and principles still hold immense value to this day. If you want to enhance your level of
We’re always so overwhelmed with organization videos and series that satisfy whatever obsession we have with perfection – something we will never reach. As humans, some of us like when everything is spotless and arranged, while others only function in chaos and disorder. However, no one tells you this but emotional declutter is far more
They say the best revenge is massive success, but what if it could also take the form of a little black dress? This was most definitely so in the case of Princess Diana. Yet there’s more to the story behind Princess Diana’s iconic LBD than most people know. Although her taffeta wedding dress may be her
With an increase of racist attacks aimed at Asian Canadians during the pandemic many are left to wonder what recourse there is when it comes to Canada’s justice system. “If someone happens to make a racial slur or tells an off-colour joke it would be hard to say that they’re trying to promote to the
“Hard work beats talent ALL DAY. There’s no shortcuts, there’s no magic NO THERE AIN’T!” HARD WORK NEVER LIES – The Song – Official Music Video – Fearless Motivation Ft. Jones 2.0 Download or Stream the song now, on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, Amazon MP3, YouTube Music & MP3 Downloads at TeamFearless.comHard Work Never Lies Song
I know how wearing the wait can be. How it is easier to give in to the reality of your circumstances and submit to the idea that this is all that life has for you. I see you, your soul tired from holding onto hope that something could happen for you here. I see you
A short hike turned into more than 24 hours of terror for a California man, but a stranger with peculiar hobbies managed to pinpoint the hiker’s location using satellite information and alerted rescuers. Lost in the wilderness When Rene Compean went to his favorite place to hike — Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County
“Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles, and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving until the right action arises by itself?” ~Lao Tzu I don’t know why, and I don’t know when it exactly begins, but somehow, we are socialized to believe that happiness depends on the stars aligning,
The COVID-19 pandemic has put our friendships and relationships to the test, with many Canadians disagreeing on restrictions, politics and obeying lockdown regulations. If you’re not seeing eye-to-eye with one of your friends, it’s still important to respect each other’s boundaries, says Toronto-based relationship expert Jessica O’Reilly. Read more: Feeling alone? Here’s how to make
“There’s nobody that can stop you, not even the end of time.” “I Promise” Official Music Video – Fearless Motivation Ft. Alpha Download or Stream the song now, on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, Amazon MP3, YouTube Music & MP3 Downloads at TeamFearless.comI PROMISE Song – Copyright: Fearless MotivationLyrics by Alpha | Music Composed by Patrick RundbladPerformed for
Living purely in the present is much easier said than done, and like many other things, it takes implementation. We may feel that we are giving our full attention to this very moment, but if we dig deeper, how many feelings from the past, such as triggers, guilt, regret, disappointment or pain , are we still
Their love story was guided by fate! Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are pros when it comes to keeping their personal life private. They’ve repeatedly taken fans by surprise by reaching major relationship milestones in total secret, whether it be getting married or having a baby (twice!). These two actors see their union as something
While COVID-19 has heightened hardships for those enrolled in language classes and programs, language instructors and researchers say it has also highlighted innovative learning practices that could be applied in Canada, to work towards better supporting education. The communities engaged in second-language learning classes range from newcomers and refugee families learning English for jobs and
By Megan Minutillo Updated April 23, 2021 Photo by Loverna Journey on Unsplash By Megan Minutillo Updated April 23, 2021 Photo by Loverna Journey on Unsplash 1. Go for a walk outside. Listen to how the wind moves amongst the trees. Feel how the sunshine lands upon your face. Watch the birds as they flutter
Kassidy Riekens is the definition of perseverance and hard work. Depression can manifest itself in many different ways for different people. When you’re unhappy, sometimes coping mechanisms can overlap with destructive behaviors. For Kassidy Riekens, 29, alcohol and fast food were her comforts and vices of choice when her depression set in. But after she
Trigger warning: This post deals with an account of suicide and euthanasia. “Kindness can be its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.” ~Eric Hoffer The first time I sat with a person contemplating suicide, I had no idea until it was too late. I think about her often. She was a stranger.
Canada’s first federal budget in more than two years contained a number of proposals, including a national daycare program, extensions of relief programs for businesses and a digital services tax, among other items. Financial expert Preet Banerjee joined The Morning Show to break down and weigh in on the budget. The government’s national daycare program
Sweet Sixteen. I remember it. Learning how to drive. Deciding on whether or not I was ready to lose my virginity. Going to school every day. Working a couple of days a week and spending every bit of what I made on clothes, food, or gas to drive wherever my heart desired. I thought this
One maverick CEO who was trolled for daring to put his employees first is now having the last laugh. Lone rebel It’s been a lonely road for Seattle-based Gravity payments CEO Dan Price. While CEOs across America were raking in record paydays while their workers got scraps, Price went against the grain. Despite his company struggling, he raised
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