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I can't believe how much support I encounter just walking through our neighborhood!! This idea of togetherness has been rattling around my mind as I'm sure it has been for many others. About what we can actively do to help bring an end to this strange world we've been living in. Now more than ever is a time for community, for thinking of the whole instead of the individual, for taking action. WE are the front line defense against this virus. We are the ones with the power ...to guide us back to a place of normality. Staying home. Social distancing. Keeping ourselves out of emergency rooms. It is our duty as community members both locally and globally to keep those at risk safe, to keep our health professionals safe. So at 7pm yes, cheer and shout and show your gratitude for all the amazing people working so hard to combat this crisis. But anytime on either side, remember that we as individuals have a chance to make a difference. Each of us can be heroes in this moment in history.

Thanks, Deborah Grimm, for raising awareness and sharing this important resource.

I am SO excited to announce that tomorrow I'll be launching a mental health newsletter! Each month I will share with you a simple monthly newsletter filled with easily accessible resources and a place to spread a little joy. It'll include: Something to learn Something to listen to... Something to read ++ Other freebies like handouts, workbooks, meditation-videos, and more! You can sign up for it here https://bit.ly/3d6jgq0 Can't wait to share this journey with you all!

We are all so deeply connected.

Happy International Women's Day! On this International Women’s Day, in addition to looking up to strong women, we can emulate, I encourage you to consider vulnerable women and how you can support them. The CBC is running a series on intimate partner violence, highlighting their struggles to find support. If you are in a position to offer assistance of some kind, please consider volunteering or offering financial support or resources to organizations in your community helpin...g women who are trying to make a better life for themselves. As women, we need to stand together. So often I see us divided: in competition with each other or judging each other. Please take a moment to reflect on where you can join with other women to make the world a better place in some small way. Link to the CBC series here: https://bit.ly/331qGXe

I can't believe how much support I encounter just walking through our neighborhood!! This idea of togetherness has been rattling around my mind as I'm sure it has been for many others. About what we can actively do to help bring an end to this strange world we've been living in. Now more than ever is a time for community, for thinking of the whole instead of the individual, for taking action. WE are the front line defense against this virus. We are the ones with the power ...to guide us back to a place of normality. Staying home. Social distancing. Keeping ourselves out of emergency rooms. It is our duty as community members both locally and globally to keep those at risk safe, to keep our health professionals safe. So at 7pm yes, cheer and shout and show your gratitude for all the amazing people working so hard to combat this crisis. But anytime on either side, remember that we as individuals have a chance to make a difference. Each of us can be heroes in this moment in history.

COVID-19 Procedural Update. Please let me know if you have any questions and everyone stay safe out there.

A short mediation series for beginners or those returning to their practice. Finding a few minutes of calm a day can help create space and grounding to carry you through.

Happy International Women's Day! On this International Womens Day, in addition to looking up to strong women, we can emulate, I encourage you to consider vulnerable women and how you can support them. The CBC is running a series on intimate partner violence, highlighting their struggles to find support. If you are in a position to offer assistance of some kind, please consider volunteering or offering financial support or resources to organizations in your community helpin...g women who are trying to make a better life for themselves. As women, we need to stand together. So often I see us divided: in competition with each other or judging each other. Please take a moment to reflect on where you can join with other women to make the world a better place in some small way. Link to the CBC series here: https://bit.ly/331qGXe

Sometimes you have to look from different angles to find little moments of gratitude. . Trying to slow down and deep breathe today. Walking helps, mindfulness helps, gratitude helps. What helps you to slow down a bit? . #selfcare #sundayselfcare #meditation #deepbreathe... #selfca See more

Today is Bell's 10th annual Let's Talk day! And today, I'd like to specifically focus on talking about men's mental health. Here are the facts: - Suicide is the leading cause of death in males aged 1049 and the rates are rapidly rising. - In Canada, 75% of suicides are men . So as we take time to talk and pull down the stigma of discussing mental health, as we check in on loved ones and ourselves. I ask you to take a minute to check in particularly with the men in your life.... The quiet ones, the thoughtful or reserved ones. Just check-in, because starting a conversation could save someone's life. . And please remember if you or someone you love ever needs help, there are so many resources out there for you. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need recommendations or help to find support. See more

A wonderful little video on the different kinds of intelligence. . Just because you didn't get A+ grades in school this does NOT mean you are not intelligent! It just means our systems are made for certain kinds of learning. . What kind of intelligence do you have?

"My spirit doesn't move like it did before" It's a new year, a new decade and yet - I'm sure we all feel very similar. Just because time keeps moving it doesn't mean we can always keep up. And we don't have to. This image of a burnt down pier fills me with memories, thoughts, challenges, inspiration and more. The idea of shedding our old skin because a clock told us to, is not how we grow. The only way we shed our past is once we have outgrown it, once we have accepted an...d moved forward. That is when we earn our new lives, new happiness, and start on new adventures. The best thing we can do for ourselves is to accept where we are and help to manifest where we want to be. What does this pier bring to your mind in the state of growth and rebirth?

How do we rekindle our connections? To ourselves, each other, our communities and the environment? A wonderful podcast by The Minimalists is a must-listen if these are questions you have! https://open.spotify.com/episode/05bqIyRPyptYOAOs2V1ocg

The holidays are coming and so is all the stress related to this festive time. Take care of yourself. #Selflove #Holidaystress #Thriving

With the launch of my new meditation series, I've been looking into what the actual studied benefits of meditation are. Professor John Durocher says, "Even a single hour of meditation appears to reduce anxiety and some of the markers for cardiovascular risk." . This is an amazing study to read if you are interested in the practice of mindfulness and how learning basic meditation skills and techniques can help you live a longer and more fulfilling life! . #Gratitude #MIndfulness #Meditation #Headspace

Have you checked out the meditation series I dropped on Instagram last week?! Here's the second video in the series of short meditations to start your week out right!

Why do you celebrate Remembrance Day? For me, it's a time to pay respect to those that have given their lives for us to live in freedom. It's a day to remember how much we have because of the sacrifices of these brave humans. It's also a reminder of what we have engaged in and experienced as a species and how we need to work together to move forward away from war-torn nations to a united world. So why do you celebrate Remembrance Day? #Lestweforget #Remember #Remembranceday

Such a brave and beautiful woman, making a huge difference through social media! It's so inspiring to see young people using social tools to fight depression and suicide. Especially as we draw closer to the holidays it can become a stressful time for many people. Remember to check in on your loved ones and yourself. #Instagram #BBCNews #Inspiring

Everyone has a story. Everyone has struggles. Look for the light in someone before allowing judgments to set in.

In a perfect world, what ingredients would you add to your life to nurture yourself? . We all grow in our own ways but what we use to nurture ourselves through that growth is essential to who we'll become. #waterme #selfcare #iamenough

Why is it important to talk about mental health? Unlike other illnesses or injuries, mental health cannot be seen. It is easy to ignore and can often be misunderstood. The very nature of mental health concerns can lead people to isolate themselves. In combination with the continued stigma around mental health, people isolate further and may not access the help they need to improve their condition.... Speaking up about mental health improves awareness which increases understanding and decreases stigma which allows people experiencing mental health concerns to see their concerns as valid and gives them permission to seek the help they need. So check in on your loved one today, check in on your warriors and those struggling alike. Everyone needs support sometimes and a simple "how are you really doing today?" could make a world of difference.

Beautiful and brave talk on youth suicide prevention. Incredibly inspiring to hear this young woman speak.

Back to school can be an exciting but sometimes stressful time of year! Here is an incredible page providing parents and kids with resources from healthy eating to how to help with mental health, bullying or social skills. Take a peek and let me know what your favorite resource is!

Sometimes it's easy to get so wrapped up in our lives that we stop being able to read the signals our own body is sending us. Have you experienced any symptoms from stress? What did you find helped you best?

For decades it was all about "self-help" so how has changed to a softer and kinder approach with "self-care" helped or hindered our ways of improving?

Are you weighing yourself down? R.I.P to the inspiring and motivating Toni Morrison.

Happy Pride Everyone! Let us move towards love, equality and celebrating the beautiful array of people in this world.

Do our brains really process stress differently? Fantastic read!

I was out for a walk today and as I looked at the beauty around me I was overcome by a sense of gratitude. I felt grateful for the beautiful place I live, for the beautiful scenery around me, and for the time to enjoy it. . When life is hard, it can be challenging to summon a feeling of gratitude. Even if you are able to list things you are grateful for, you might find it difficult to connect with what it feels like to feel grateful. So if you are having a hard day and can't come up with anything to be grateful for, remember you are here and I am grateful for you.

"By agonizing over tiny improvements in our work we prevent ourselves from achieving the actual goal of doing the work." - Tim Herrera. Wonderful read on perfectionism!

Last two days of the mindfulness challenge! If you are interested in trying the full 7 Day Mindfulness Challenge for yourself check out my Instagram page: https://bit.ly/2IOAn2P

Have you been following my 7 DAY MINDFULNESS CHALLENGE on Instagram? . Yesterday was day 3 and was all about clear clutter. Inspired by The Minimalists blog "A Quiet Place" that speaks to creating and holding spaces free from physical noise. . Check out the blog below or if you would like to participate in the challenge here: https://bit.ly/2IOAn2P

7 DAY MINDFULNESS CHALLENGE: DAY 1 - TAKE A 10 MINUTE BREAK TO STRETCH . For those of us that sit all or most of the day, it can become easy to forget to give our body a little exercise. This lack of movement can not only contribute to terrible posture but over time has been linked to an increase in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and obesity. . Want to know more about the 7 Day Mindfulness Challenge? Check out my Instagram page @ Romapcounsellor or -> https://bit.ly/2IOAn2P

7 DAY MINDFULNESS CHALLENGE: Tomorrow I will be starting an easy 7-day challenge with simple things to do each day to help create space and small mindfulness practices! I find by tackling things step by step we are able to move through the overwhelmed feelings and to a place of productivity and joy. These tasks are merely stepping stones to remind us of our daily activities, spending habits or how we create and hold our living spaces. . For the full challenge please be sure to check out my Instagram page @Romapcounsellor or -> https://bit.ly/2IOAn2P

How does chronic stress effect our brains? This charming and informative video breaks down what happens to our brains when we stay in constant states of stress and the long term side effects that can occur. But there are things you can do to combat and reverse these side effects. Give the video a watch and let me know what you think!