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The winter months can mean hibernation for many with the dark and dreary days of winter here in Toronto. The lack of sunlight and colder weather can have a profound impact on our mood. It can leave us feeling depressed, tired, withdrawn and unmotivated. If you live in...

Why is it so difficult to show ourselves compassion? Perhaps you feel undeserving of it? Do you associate self-compassion with self-indulgence or self-pity? Self-compassion can be challenging, especially when criticism rather than...

Do you struggle with self-esteem or confidence? Or perhaps there are negative beliefs you have about yourself or the world. While it may seem that this is just how your life is and will be, I want to tell you that you do have the capability to shift the beliefs you...

The benefits of exercise have been long established. We know that sitting for extended periods of time is bad for many areas of our health. It reduces blood circulation, weakens your muscles, and increase the risk for diseases like obesity, heart disease and cancer....

The new year is here! The month of January tends to invite motivation, whether it is to face a new challenge, become healthier or make a change in your career. January can make you feel like a new person and conquerable all of your goals.However, it’s undeniable that...

Do you feel like a fraud? Do you have a nagging fear of being found out as not being as smart or deserving? Are you plagued by the feeling and the worry that the world will see you as incompetent? If you feel like a fraud, you're not alone. High achievers like Tina...

As a therapist, clients often come to see me because they feel stuck. They feel stuck in a job, or their career no longer satisfies them. Clients may have difficulty fully engaging in meaningful relationships. They tell me that they feel like they’re going through the...

Patterns play a vital role in our everyday lives. As the saying goes, we are creatures of habit. Patterns help to simplify our lives by triggering familiar thoughts and actions in response to familiar information and situations. Recognizable patterns are how our brain...

For a long time I considered myself one with good boundaries. After all, I did speak up and stand up for myself. But then I realized that boundaries are much more than that. In my very personal relationships, I had a tendency to take on the feelings of others. I felt...