“The crash happened so suddenly. I had no idea what was happening and I had no control.” I knew the story of Laura’s car accident. She was driving a familiar road on a dark evening. Headlights from a parked car on the side of the road shone in her face. She was temporarily blinded and suddenly, out of nowhere, another car was stopped right in her lane on a small bridge. There was nowhere to go! The airbags exploded in … Read More
When we hear about mental strength, we often picture grit, determination, and the ability to push through life’s challenges. Popular advice frequently centers on toughening up, staying positive, or building unshakable habits to withstand stress. But what if mental strength isn’t about being rigid in the face of adversity, but about being more in flow and adaptable, like water flowing around rocks? At The Healthy Living Plan, we view mental strength through a different lens. Using the principles of Logosynthesis®, … Read More
How to forgive yourself can be one of the hardest things to master. You’re human. You experience challenging situations that freeze in your memory and also, shape your beliefs. Reliving these experiences can trigger stress responses in the form of regrets, perceived failures, and even shame. Over time, this wears you down and gets in the way of your goals. These patterns can be recognized as ‘frozen’ energy and knowing how to quickly release it is not widely known. But … Read More
It can be a struggle to know how to relieve stress quickly. When life feels overwhelming and stress builds up, our natural reactions often lead us to avoid dealing with it. Traditional relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation are helpful to relax, yet they do not address the root cause. Logosynthesis offers a unique approach to identify and resolve the triggering mental imagery. This frees your energy so more is available for what is important in work and life. … Read More
Anxiety attacks can occur in everyday life, especially during times of change and uncertainty. As humans, stress responses are a natural part of facing new and different situations. At times, our automatic reactions go into overdrive, amplifying distressing thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. However, we don’t need to stay stuck in these reactive patterns. By recognizing that these responses are energetic in nature and linked to mental imagery, we can begin to release the grip of anxiety. Learning how to … Read More
Are you struggling to know how to be more productive? In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is often seen as the ultimate measure of success. We’re constantly bombarded with tips and tricks on how to do more in less time, how to optimize our routines, and how to stay ahead of the competition. But what if true productivity isn’t just about doing more, but about aligning with our true essence and letting go of what doesn’t serve us? What if it … Read More
You can empower yourself for healthy living! Living a healthy lifestyle goes beyond exercising, eating healthy foods and getting enough sleep. It even goes beyond engaging in meditation and yoga. New research is highlighting the role of mental imagery in emotions and old memories and limiting beliefs can keep you stuck in stressful patterns … often without even recognizing the impact. AndI in today’s fast-paced world that is loaded with stressed out people, social messaging and sensory stimulation, this mental … Read More
Distinguishing between human vs humane During our extraordinary times, we struggle between human vs humane. There is a call for more kindness and compassion. And yet we observe more intense, emotional and irrational behaviour that often feels angry and frustrated. When we encounter this behaviour, we react defensively. We seek more humane behaviour at a time when our human nature overrides these behaviours. Recognizing our reactions When life doesn’t feel comfortable, we react. When our world doesn’t feel comfortable, our … Read More
Our Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a special, private meeting with Pope Francis yesterday. Listening to his interview following their conversation, it was evident that he was deeply moved by the personal, reflective discussion. I understand that there is a great deal of pressure and scrutiny on our leaders to say the right things and to have the right look. They need to be warm, friendly and authentic but not ‘too’ warm and friendly because that is not authentic. … Read More
Let go to create space for success. I am strong and successful. I have worked hard for what I have and for what is important to me. Things haven’t always gone my way but I have carried on. That is not an option. But I have also come to realize the beauty in being able to let go. I have come to realize that by letting go, we can create a space for success. Life happens but we can still let go. Life … Read More