Learning to run your own race

I don’t enjoy competing against others. When my competitive instincts kick in, I feel like a desperado. It’s an old feeling from childhood where I feel like I’m constantly falling short (not good enough or smart enough). Over the past few years, I’ve trained myself to focus on running my own race. I’ve had to […]

Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be good

In an Instagram perfect world, it’s easy to feel like you don’t quite measure up. The standards are ridiculously high. All those perfect bodies, perfect meals, perfect smiles and perfectly decorated homes can make you feel lousy. Could all these perfect images be messing with your brain? Absolutely. This why late last year I took […]

Avoiding the Compare and Despair Cycle: Simple Ways to Boost your Confidence and Wellbeing

No one likes a Debbie Downer. Yet, everyday millions of us engage in behaviours that routinely mess with our mood. Here’s what you do: 1. You login to Facebook or Instagram 2. You mindlessly scroll through your feed 3. You repeat this behaviour several times a day It seems harmless, right? You’re just checking social […]