Originally Published: March 26th, 2025 2026 I support students in a high school who have varied learning approaches. Some use assistive technology to help them through the day. This allows independence and freedom. However, chrome books need to be monitored because preferred activities such as watching YouTube can quickly replace expected school work. It’s an…
Setting Boundaries For A Healthier Me!
My goal is to lose weight as well as a return to a regular morning exercise routine that includes stretching while listening to a guided meditation to calm my mind. Therefore, I am setting boundaries with myself when I say “no” to buying lots of processed treats when grocery shopping, or “no” to myself when…
Communicating With Animals: A Dream Ability
Originally Published: March 24th, 2025 2026 I wish I had the ability to communicate with animals. I would somehow protect all animals on Earth from humans by informing them about the ways they are hunted and how to avoid human traps. As well, I would enjoy hanging out with them. To sit at the edge…
Why Sun-Shiny Days Are My Favourite Weather
My favourite weather is a bright blue sky, sun-shiny day – during any season of the year. Winter. Spring. Summer or Fall. Doesn’t matter. A sun-shiny day spent outside is one of the best medicines for my mind, body, and soul. S, 🌻
The Successful Conclusion To My Therapeutic Journey
Mental Health Struggles & Alcoholism It all began for me in 1997 when I entered a 28-Day Treatment Program for binge/blackout drinking. Soon after, I participated in a Mental Health Day Treatment Program and started therapy at Avalon Sexual Assault Centre. During this time I was misdiagnosed with ADHD, DDNOS and PTSD. Years past as…
The Beautiful Influence Of Mindfulness On Students With Learning Differences
I do not have an influential teacher from my days in elementary, junior and high school; someone who inspired me to choose a career path, or help me find my way in any way where I was struggling. There were some memorable moments with a few teachers and administration. However, influential is not a descriptive…
Finding More Time For Self-Care Activities
There are many things I wish I could do more of each day. Mostly, the things I want more time for are activities that maintain my mental, physical and spiritual wellness such as: Work just takes up too much time and energy in my life. During this March Break, I have felt the transition from…
Another Tattoo: Yes: Got It Today!
Originally Published: March 20th, 2025 2026 My next tattoo? I still want the snake around my wrist, and I want to add something else. I haven’t quite decided what that is. Update – later this day… Inspired by this blog – on impulse I went and got myself a snake tattoo! Symbolism: S, 🌻 2025…