I want to share a personal story with you. Warning though, it’s hard and sad, so sad. And then following the story I want to give you 7 amazing benefits of helping others and why you always should if you get the chance. I had the chance and turned a blind eye. I will never…
The #1 Reason Why Most Sh*t Just Doesn’t Matter (the best life lesson you will ever learn)
You know this whole grown up adult life thing can be trying sometimes, right? Work, life, kids, spouse, neighbours, omg the list goes on and on. It’s one thing after another most days. It’s a good day if you made it through to the end without swearing at someone, flipping the bird to the jerk who…
8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Judge People
A true story about why you shouldn’t judge people I want to share a story with you about what happened to me a few years ago. Quite a few years ago but the message is still powerful and strong. It’s about why we shouldn’t judge people. I really detest people who judge others. Honestly!!…
6 Lessons To Take With You Into the New Year
The new year is fast approaching. I can’t even believe it’s already Christmas. I sit here alone and type this out for you on Christmas day. I’m alone this year. I celebrated last night with some of my expat friends here in Guatemala. Fun was had by all. I knew I’d be working today but…
If You’re Looking For Your Life Purpose Ask Yourself These 5 Questions
I sat down by the lake this morning, that’s Lake Atitlan in Guatemala for those of you who are just joining me and have no clue where in the world I am, and I looked around in immense awe. I absolutely positively still cannot believe I am here. I didn’t get here by magic either…
3 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get Sh*t Done!
Procrastinators of the world, stand up and raise your hands! Oy!! Look at all of us. It’s kinda nice to know you’re not alone. It would be a helluva lot nicer if we could figure out how to stop procrastinating though, amirite? Listen, I’m probably the world’s best and greatest procrastinator. I swear. It’s so…
The Powerful Inspirational Message in Bohemian Rhapsody
I can’t say that I’m a huge Queen fan. I mean, I like a lot of their songs, I saw the “We Will Rock You” musical, Freddie is ok. They certainly aren’t my favourite band ever. They’re just ok. I was on a flight from Guatemala to Houston the other day and Bohemian Rhapsody was…
How to Build Confidence After Divorce
How to build your confidence after divorce. Divorce really has a way of wrecking our lives. Not only are we learning to be single again, we are also forced to adapt to new realities of a change in lifestyle, schedules, and retirement plans. As if these challenges are not overwhelming enough, there’s another struggle we must…
5 Things to Remember When Your Dreams Die and You Feel Like Giving Up
I have a dream. Don’t we all? We should all have many dreams actually. Dreams keep us young and give us something to look forward to or, at the very least, give us something fun to work towards which, in turn, keeps us busy, productive and determined. But what happens when our dreams die and…
The Ugly Truth About Spousal Abandonment and How to Deal With It
As the weather gets colder and the orange and yellow leaves start to fall from the trees, I’ve been thinking a lot about a growing trend in divorce. The ugly truth is that it is happening more and more often these days. The case of spouse abandonment, aka when you thought the marriage was fine…