Death. Illness. Divorce. Job loss. We will all inevitably encounter hard times through devastating losses in our lives. It is through how we deal with our grief and eventually rebuild from tragedy that we discover the full capabilities of the human spirit. Someone who has known this well over the past two years is Sheryl Sandberg. In Sandberg's latest book, Option …
Continue reading Life Lessons Learned From… Kicking the Elephant Out of the Room
Breakups and layoffs suck. Whether it’s the end of a long-term relationship with someone you love, the loss of a job you were dedicated to, or another life-altering situation, being thrust into these scenarios where a big part of your life comes to a sudden end is downright unnerving and terrifying. You enter into that uncomfortable grey area of …
Continue reading Building Resilience and Moving Ahead Through Tough Transitions
"You'll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself." I used to live religiously by this adage. Now, I'm not so sure I believe it's wholly true. I find comfort in solitude. I thrive in moments of self-reflection. I don't mind going to concerts, movies, and dinner solo. I am an independent woman to …
Valentine’s Day. The day when love is in the air and everything is red and pink and heart-shaped all over (just a few of my favourite things). Despite liking things associated with this holiday, I usually don’t take it very seriously. I’m not a cynic who demonizes companies like Hallmark for capitalizing on the hearts (and wallets) …
Elizabeth Rosalyn 