Hey Yoga Haters, You Truly Need Yoga
Why is it that some people fall hard for yoga and carve time out each and every day for their practice and others downright hate it? Like...
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Mar 21, 20224 min read
What is Coaching Really? Is it Useful?
A skilled Coach is an active listener. They will notice the words you choose, how you describe your situation and the desired outcome.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Jan 12, 20224 min read
Are New Year’s Resolutions Linked to Hope?
I don’t have a specific tradition for marking the new year but I always end up doing it in one way or another…until this year.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Nov 23, 20215 min read
Do You Suffer from the November Blahs?
November can be a difficult month for many. In my part of the world, it means the end of Daylight Savings Time and plummeting temperatures.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Oct 13, 20215 min read
The Downfall of Self-Care
Self-Care has been so overused that it no longer has any real meaning or value. For caregivers, recommending self-care is almost an insult.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Sep 9, 20218 min read
The Facelift of the Midlife Crisis: How to Find Your Life's Purpose
Do you ever wonder why you were put on this earth? Is it a midlife crisis or is the Universe trying to tell you something?
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Jun 10, 20215 min read
Is There Ever a Right Time?
Do you wait for the perfect moment? Or fly by the seat of your pants? It turns out that my kitchen renovation has taught me a thing or two.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Jun 3, 20214 min read
Are We Now Marketing First Impressions?
Social media gives us so much information about people. Is it even necessary to meet someone to form a first impression?
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
May 26, 20215 min read
Lessons in Adulting
As a small business owner, I’ve realized that where we spend our money is a vote for the kind of future we want to see. Read that again.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
May 20, 20216 min read
Practice Makes Progress
What does it take to make sustainable change? Can we begin to equate slowing down with productivity? Sometimes, we have to.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
May 13, 20214 min read
Quickly! I Need Help!
Faced with computer glitches, I realized that asking for help too soon was just as detrimental as offering it too soon. Who knew?
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Apr 25, 20217 min read
Why I Try Not to Help
How difficult is it to watch your child or someone you care about struggle or not see what you clearly see? The impulse to “help” is strong.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Mar 18, 20218 min read
What's Your Return on Investment?
That was when I realized that energy isn’t finite - a set of credits and debits - but a highly changeable asset.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Feb 9, 20216 min read
When Did Emotions Become the Problem?
I remember thinking that the impermanence of emotions was an important concept for my kids to grasp.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Jan 12, 20216 min read
New Beginnings Aren't Just for Mondays
I have long liked starting new goals or routines on specific days like the first day of the month or on Mondays.
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Nov 2, 20205 min read
Learning to Pivot, Again
I mentioned seeing a Friends themed picture frame with the words “Pivot, Pivot, Pivot” and I went on to say how accurately it described 2020
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Oct 1, 20209 min read
The Upside of Down Days
Is there a defining moment in your life that you feel contributed to making you who you are today?
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Aug 31, 20206 min read
The Rise and Fall of Autumn
How many likes, dislikes, opinions and behavioural patterns are leftovers from your upbringing? How many are actually based in exploration?
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Julie Fournier-Elrefaie
Aug 3, 20204 min read
Without Art, Earth is Just 'Eh'
When I was 17, I made the decision to study Criminology rather than Theatre. That was the last time I spent any time thinking about art.
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