CHOOSING TO SPPEAK UP – WHY DISABILITY ADVOCACY MATTERS

CHOOSING TO SPPEAK UP – WHY DISABILITY ADVOCACY MATTERS

“When disability is on your radar, it’s very hard to get it off your radar … I think it’s not thinking someone else is going to do that, but actually saying, ‘What can I do to make a difference here?’” says Dr. Louise Gosbell. Louise is a disability researcher and...
7 Signs of a Healthy Relationship

7 Signs of a Healthy Relationship

By: Brian Harris What signs we can look for to indicate we are in a healthy relationship. Of course, if the signs aren’t there, we can move into the “what can we do about this?” territory. Hope it’s helpful… 7 Signs of a Healthy Relationship I’ve been asked the...
HOW TO HANDLE SWEARING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD

HOW TO HANDLE SWEARING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Swearing has become more common in today’s culture. Many families choose not to use certain words at home, but kids can still pick up language from school, movies, social media, or family members. So, how can parents positively handle this issue? Be Aware of Your Own...
LEAVING THE PROCRASTINATION STATION

LEAVING THE PROCRASTINATION STATION

Procrastination seems to be the ‘big bad’ of my productivity. It has invaded my work life, university assignments, and even my home life (washing, anyone?). The thing is, each of these areas are completely different. They require different skills, time, and effort. So...
DIFFERENT FACES OF AMBITION

DIFFERENT FACES OF AMBITION

By: Brian Harris Ambition is one of those things it’s easy to be ambivalent about. In it’s naked form, it sees some catapult over others, with neither regard nor care for the impact their scramble to the top has on those further back in the line. Ruthlessness is not...
TO-DO LISTS TO PROBLEMS

TO-DO LISTS TO PROBLEMS

By: Rinet Van Lill  Ever find yourself snapping at someone over something small? Maybe you were stuck in traffic, juggling work deadlines, or running errands, and suddenly, someone asking a simple question pushed you over the edge. Anger can bubble up all too easily,...