Kayla Easton
103, 10104 97ave T8V 7X6 Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

According to Stats Canada, women were the breadwinners in more than 40% of Canadian households in 2015. That’s up from just 17.4% of households in 1976. Moms, as your family earnings continue to grow, life insurance becomes even more important. Why? Ask yourself, if I was no longer around to contribute financially, could my family get by? Would they have enough money for housing, groceries, and clothing? Would they struggle to pay the bills? Having the right coverage will provide a buffer to help cover the cost of living and help keep your family secure in case something happens to you.

Could practicing mindfulness help you reduce stress and build a better financial strategy? The inspiring, and perhaps surprising answer is yes! No time to read? That’s okay. Have a listen instead! https://bit.ly/11mindfulness1

It’s been a difficult year for young people. Although it has created more feelings of isolation, it has also encouraged increased dialogue around #mentalhealth. Lumino Health had a panel of mental health advocates from Unsinkable and CAMH discuss the topic of youth mental health and share their personal stories. Watch the full webinar here: https://bit.ly/MHwebinar1. #luminohealthy

Has this ever happened to you? This phenomenon is often called revenge bedtime procrastination. Learn more about it and get tips from Lumino Health: https://bit.ly/LHprocrastination.

It’s a bit delayed but I have calendars to give away again! Bring on 2022! Please email, call, or message me if you would like either a desk calendar or magnet. I can deliver or mail it to you.

A new year is a great time to take a look at your financial world. I'm here to talk through your thoughts and help you hit your goals. This year what do you plan to prioritize? #newyearsresolution #newyear #financialgoals

A recent survey from Sun Life Financial Inc. found that 76% of millennials and 81% of Gen Z respondents now want to focus on their financial security more than ever as a result of Covid-19. As your priorities start to shift so does your financial strategy. Let’s get started on growing and protecting your future today. #finances #youngcanadians #SunLifeCA #pandemic

Did you know that critical illness insurance gives a lump-sum payment that can be used any way you need and when needed most? Book an appointment with me today to help protect what’s most important to you. Contact me today for more information. (780)532-2388 ext. 2220 or [email protected]

Myth #1: Life insurance is expensive. FALSE! Life insurance can cost less than your daily cup of coffee. #lifeinsurance #planforthefuture #insurancemyths

Taking a day off or a short vacation from work does wonders for your mental health. So why not up the ante and really recharge those batteries with a sabbatical? Here’s some #tips on what to consider before asking for one.

Acts of kindness have so many benefits, and not just for the receiver. Its also helps the giver feel better about themselves, and boosts their health and happiness. What are some simple acts of kindness you can do to help live a healthier, happier life? Here are 10 wonderful ideas! #actsofkindness

The housing market has been so competitive. It’s become more the rule rather than the exception to spend $100,000 or more to buy than you would have a year ago. How much will that extra #money really cost you? Let’s just say it’s more than a latte a day. Learn more here.

According to a Canadian Social Survey, the most common impact that the pandemic has had on family planning was to delay having children. It also found that Canadians without children were twice as likely to delay having children or have fewer children compared to those who were already parents. Has the pandemic changed your feelings on family planning at all? I’d love to hear in the comments below . #familyplanning #pandemic

How much life insurance is the right amount? A general rule is at least 10 times your annual income. So, if you earn $70,000, you’d be looking at $700,000 in coverage. But simply put, the answer depends on your unique situation. Here’s an example: Jackie is a 33-year-old married mother of two. She has three goals for her life insurance. She wants money left for her family to: Pay off her $300,000 mortgage... Top up her two children’s registered education savings plans (RESP) Replace her $60,000/year income Based on these goals, Jackie is looking at a $1-million policy. If she died her family could spend the money from her insurance payout by: Putting $300,000 toward the mortgage Adding $100,000 to the kids’ RESPs ($50,000 is the maximum amount you can contribute to an individual RESP). Using $600,000 (her annual earnings times 10) to cover day-to-day expenses over the years. Don’t wait to make sure your family is properly protected. Contact me today.

Are you saving for your first home, a dream vacation or retirement? If so, a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can help you get there. Not sure what a TFSA is? Simply put, it’s a registered tax-advantaged savings account that can help you earn money, tax-free! Want to learn more? Watch this short video or reach out to me today! #TFSA #Savingforretirement

#DYK that there are several health benefits of decluttering? From reducing stress to providing you with an actionable task in your control, decluttering may help. Lumino Health caught up with Toronto Neurofeedback & Psychotherapy Centre to find out what decluttering does for our mental health. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/4LHdeclutter1

New diet trends and fads seem to pop up constantly. It can be difficult to discern between nutrition myths and facts. @LuminoHealth talked to nutrition scientist Karen Stark, from Cronometer to discover the truth behind 9 food and diet myths. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/LHnutrition1

#Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to start thinking about your garden! Gardening is not only fun, but it also provides a number of great health benefits. Learn more on the 8 reasons why shoveling, planting and weeding are good hobbies in this Lumino Health article. #LuminoHealthy #May

I am pleased to congratulate Rowena Chan, President, Sun Life Financial Distributors (Canada) Inc. & Senior Vice-President, Distribution, on being named among Canada’s Leaders of Change by @InsuranceBusinessCanada. Rowena is a fearless leader, passionate mentor and bold change agent. She is being recognized as a trailblazer for her work promoting diversity, equity and inclusion while driving transformational change in the insurance industry. Find the full story here. https://bit.ly/3wOlowO

As we all know, stress can impact us in so many ways but did you know it can impact our decision making? Art Markman, a professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas states that, stress decreases our working memory capacity, so we have fewer cognitive resources to wrap our heads around all the different optionseven minor decisions take a certain amount of cognitive effort, and there’s a limited amount of that we’ve got in a day before we’re sort of done.... What can we do to overcome decision paralysis? Firstly, acknowledge that most decisions are not set in stone. Making a decision is only the first of many steps towards achieving a particular outcome. Secondly, try establishing routines. This can help reduce the cognitive load of mundane decisions and leave more mental capacity for more important choices. Thirdly, try to recognize your unique stress responses so you can identify early warning signals. Then you can work through them before they get out of control. Lastly, perform regular check-ins with yourself to evaluate the signs of stress, and take certain actions when they appear. We are now over a year into the pandemic and the toll it has taken on our mental well-being is still being felt to it’s fullest. Be kind to yourself. You’re doing a great job. #mentalhealth