In this issue: Quote " " In case you missed Mudita Idea I love Podcast drop Where in the world is Steph? "Think about someone you love and how happy you are for the experiences they have, I think about the way my mom is excited for the experiences...

Quote De Jour " " Accidental Unkindness International Women's Day Just for fun! On the Nightstand In case you missed the 3 types of friends. Where in the world is Steph? "I'm in a hurry to get things done, I rush and rush until life's...

In This Issue: A loss How to die slowly That's Neat On the Nightstand In case you missed SDC3G Challenge. Where in the world is Steph? "Good night, sleep tight and don't let the beg bugs bite!" (always my goodnight from Auntie Rose) If ...

Today: A Quote " " A recommendation A V-Day gift for you A V-Day idea for your honey, that doesn't need money! On the Nightstand In case you missed the stories we tell. Where in the world is Steph? A Love Letter to Yourself (Yes, Yo...

It's never to late for a WOTY! Who says the new year has to start on January 1st? I'm a BIG fan of the rolling new year! To that end, I've decided to wait until February to talk about my WOTY (Word of the Year). Drumroll please... It's Generous. I deci...

In This Issue: Quote and email Recommendation The Expectation Effect An App I Love In case you missed the Question of the Year. "The more you find good in another, Beautiful One, the more you'll find good in yourself. No m...

In This Issue: The Concept of Year-Defining Events January 12 is National _____ Day! Inspiring Movie Recommendation My 2024 Reading List Year-Inspiring Defining Events (YIDE) Last year, I introduced Y.I.D.E.-the "Year-Inspiring Defining Event" i...

One of the highlights of my holidays was a Day with my 6½-year-old grandson, Noah. We got all dressed up fancy-schmancy, attended an interactive play, savored peppermint hot cocoa Blizzards (oh so heavenly!), and created our own "paint " masterpie...

From New Orleans to Nanaimo, from huge events to intimate affairs, whether in-person or virtual, I always feel privileged to share ideas, insights, and inspiration with audiences to help them become happier, healthier, and build better relationships. R...

Didn't bake it? That's okay (store-bought cookies are a vibe). Didn't buy it? That's okay (we/they already have too much). Burnt it? That's okay (charcoal chic is a flavor, right?). Didn't wrap it? That's okay (bag it, tag it, or just hand it over-stil...

It started out innocently enough. My friend, John, sent me a text sharing some positive testimonials from a virtual keynote he had just delivered. I was proud of him and wanted to celebrate his success. After reading the testimonials, I quickly sent b...

'Tis the season for... ahhh, so many things. Joy, happiness, family, holidays, overindulgence, consumerism, loneliness, pressure, traditions... One tradition I've embraced in recent years is joining my friend's annual wreath-making gathering. She invites a...

Let's Talk About Beeping... To say this changed my life might be a bit of an exaggeration. But imagine something that mildly annoys you numerous times a day-something that's been grating on your nerves for years, maybe even decades. And then, one day, ...

While clearing out my bookcase (again), an oldie caught my eye: Body, Mind, Mouth - Life's Eating Connection by Margaret Marshall. This book has some serious mileage on it, with dog-eared pages, highlights, and my own notes scribbled in the margins. I ...

It's World Kindness Day and it just so happens to be my birthday! My friend dreaded her birthday. Year after year, she was miserable on and around her birthday and was not afraid to show it! Until...her hubby took matters into his own hands and st...

I hope this note finds you so well and happy! Are we connected onlline yet? If not, please feel free to add me on your favourite social media platform. But...The truth is, I've been posting a lot less online lately and there is a very specific reason...

Meet Chris and Claire, this week's inspiration! This cool couple has a very unique life; they live on their sailboat and head out on the open seas for months at a time - alone, together! It might not seem like we have much in common right off the bat, ...

Case #1 - We were playing Pictionary, a game where you are not allowed to talk- only draw, it was guys against girls, and the word our teams were racing to get was 'neighborhood'. A 'drawer' from each team began to draw a neighborhood scene and while...

I do one nice thing. I try to do it every day. It doesn't always work out that way, but I try. I'd like to think I'd remember to do this nice thing without a reminder, but I'm not convinced I would - so I have a note on my calendar to r...

Even when we fall, Even when we fail, Even when our bikes careen off of the trail. Even when they laugh, Even when they doubt, Even when they don't understand what we're talking about. Even when I pause, Even when I cry, Even when, even I, don't ge...

I vividly recall the effort it took to plan our first child-free vacation. Coordinating three kids' schedules, arranging carpools, lessons, meals, school events-felt like an endless task. At one point, I wondered if the hassle was even worth it (spoil...

It was just after my keynote program, and I found myself sitting at a round table, having lunch with other attendees when a woman approached. She knelt beside me and, with quiet tears in her eyes, began to share her story. She explained how deeply so...

Having a night swim with friends to play in the bioluminescence - it was so cool, like millions of stars under the water! This is my most favorite quote about friendship! "We cannot tell the precise moment when friendship is formed. As in filling a ves...

I'm a pro at being last, but if you're the type who likes to win, let me prove that you can be last and still come out on top! Try being last to: Hang up - you know when there's a last-minute "Wait!" or a sweet final word. Let go of a hug - sometimes t...

"Be yourself - not your idea of what you think somebody else's idea of yourself should be." - Henry David Thoreau I have a belief. It's personal. I don't know if it's right or wrong. I don't know how to test it. It may seem shallow, but here it goes...

"No good thing is pleasant to possess without friends to share it." Seneca I have a pet peeve about friendships. It drives me up the wall when I see or talk to a friend, and all we discuss is what we've been doing since we last saw each other. We 'catc...

It had crossed my mind more than a few times in the last couple of years - usually followed by a 'nah'. But that niggling thought would never quite subside. Every time I saw someone else do it, the feeling got a little stronger. Could ...