Food and mental health at work

I read an article this week on the potential hazardous effects of ultra-processed food consumption and mental health. It was alarming, to say the least and, as a mental health advocate, it begged my attention.https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Articl...

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Sep 03, 2022
Humor in the workplace; is it ok to laugh on the job?

There was a book published last year that’s called “Humor, Seriously”. It's the brainchild of two women who are experts at humor in the workplace and, in these days of an ever-evolving climate of political correctness, I think it's bold of them to re...

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Aug 27, 2022
The story we create along the way is the value

Lego. Arguably one of the best inventions of our time. A fabulous toy and an incredible tool to fuel imaginations, young and old. I remember using it when I was taking my Master’s in Project Management. It was a great way to visualize work while havi...

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Aug 20, 2022
Multitasking - screwing up several things at once

A wise person once said that multitasking is just an opportunity to screw up several things at once. What do you think? Is that true for you or are you able to keep multiple things on the go with success? Multitasking is proven to reduce focus,...

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Aug 13, 2022
Own the whole story

Recently I found myself walking along a sandy beach, toes drenched in the warm waters off the coast of Qualicum, BC, with a deep sense of sadness. As I tried to overcome the feeling of despair by focusing on my surroundings, I was aware that I felt e...

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Jul 30, 2022
Does the project scope statement help or hinder?

A scope statement is about producing a project that delivers. The statement itself is designed to be a best reflection of that. It exists as our practice to provide focus in a more detailed way than a SOW ever could. The problem I have with proj...

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Jul 23, 2022
expectations can be tricky

Expectations can be tricky. If we hold them as life goals, they can help us strive and thrive to success. But, if we hold them over ourselves and others, they can be destructive. So, what can we do about lowering our expectations of ourselves and ot...

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Jul 16, 2022
Was it wrong to celebrate Canada Day?

Canada Day is a great day for Canadians to better understand their history in colonialism and their continuing obligations to Indigenoious peoples. Most non-Indigenous Canadians lay claim to land that is not theirs to claim; we know this now and so...

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Jul 02, 2022
Taming your lizard brain

We all have one. A part of our brain that acts out before we know it. Some refer to it as the lizard part due to its location within the oldest parts of our brains evolution. This is where our emotions are generated and that can be good and bad.The...

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Jun 25, 2022