First of all, it barely feels like mid May here, in Toronto. It just got to 28C degrees on Friday but now it is back to 14C and it will stay like this for another week. The spring is coming really late to Ontario this year. However, there are still many things I am excited…
Author: Annette
Signs you are in your Personal Transformation era
Many people go through change, stressors and challenges every day. Those things change us but not always help us grow. When we also experience growth, we are going through personal transformation. Below are the signs that what you are going through right now is resulting in personal transformation or growth:
How to solve problems
What if I told you that most problems could be solved? If you think of a specific problem you have at the moment, chances are that it has not been solved yet because your mind was not ready for it to be solved. Let me elaborate. We all face multiple problems every day. I am…
Gentle start of the year
So we are officially in 2025 and every other post I see sends a strong ‘type A’ energy about goals, healthy lifestyle and ambitious plans making. Maybe this blog used to have the same energy before but it has been growing and evolving with my life and age, and as a tired mom of a…
Toxic workplace: How to Deal
So let’s assume you are working in a toxic place and it takes a toll on your mental health, your mood, your relationships and so forth. What can you do? How to deal with it? Are there ways to make it better besides finding a new job? Let’s explore! Here is what you can do…
Signs your workplace is toxic with bad leadership
Toxic workplace is a place that no one wants to be at. However, when you work in a real toxic workplace, you suddenly see that most things you thought were toxic were not toxic at all. Bad leadership creates the ‘weather’ at the workplace and often directly contributes to toxic culture, and that’s why you…
Things I did for my mental health – Fall edition
October is a month of mental health at my workplace and it got me thinking about being intentional with my mental health. I want to start the series of reflection on what I did or the choices I have made that helped me align with my mental health goals or my personal values as a…
Are you doing okay?
How many of us stop through our daily stressors and routines to ask ourselves this question? With returning to work full time (hello corporate office, I could have used another year of not working), transitioning my 1 year old to daycare, looking after my pets, house, etcetera, having time to stop for a second and…
Yes, escaping your problems can be good for you
I used to think that I was solving problems as they come. But I am also extremely good at escapism and masterfully distracting myself from my problems to the point of not being able to see it myself. For example, when I was in my early 20s, I was in a toxic relationship, had broken…
Warm summer salad with zucchini and mushrooms
This salad is quick to make and can work as a side during hot summer days. It includes all veggies that are in season in the summer like tomatoes, zucchini or red pepper. This recipe can be modified to include corn, asparagus, parmesan or balsamic vinegar depending on your taste. Time to make: 20 minutes…
Rise and Lead: Personal and Professional Development 