Guest blogger Erin Todd provides expert advice and support for women so they can better manage their behaviour and lifestyle choices as they transition into menopause. Menopause officially marks the end of female reproduction. Although this life stage is well known, there are actually different stages within menopause that are important to recognise and understand. Menopause itself officially occurs when you stop menstruating. Perimenopause, on the other hand, means “around menopause.” It’s also known as the menopause transitional phase and is called such because it happens before menopause. P ..read more

There’s no denying that life can throw us some serious curve balls. When I was going through my divorce, I felt like I had been hit by a truck. All the air just sucked right out of my body. It left me feeling suffocated and alone. It was as if my life had come crashing down around me. When we’re faced with a crisis, it’s easy to feel like we’re going to be stuck in our current situation forever, and we have no control over what happens next. But  … what if I told you that crises don’t have to be negative? In fact, they can be the catalyst for creating the life you’ve always wanted to live ..read more

Are there any benefits in embracing your negative thoughts and feelings? It was something I pondered after a difficult conversation with my ex-husband where I felt triggered by a comment that started a tsunami of negative thoughts and reminders of why we are no longer together. I honestly thought I could forgive and forget, but each morning I would lie in bed and think about all our past conversations, the dreadful financial decisions we made together and how our marriage imploded. In today’s society, people are often told to be positive. It’s a common belief that if you think positively, then ..read more

“On a deeper level you are already complete. When you realize that, there is a playful, joyous energy behind what you do.” ~Eckhart Tolle When it comes to being unique, there’s nobody quite like you. You have your own talents, strengths, and weaknesses that nobody else has. This is what makes you special and unique. It’s important to embrace your individuality and learn to love who you are, as well as, accept that everyone is different and that’s okay! WHY DO WE STRUGGLE TO BE OURSELVES? At a very young age, we may think that we have to pretend to be a certain way to have our own needs met by ..read more

In our constantly changing and fast paced world, it can be difficult to keep our focus and maintain our equilibrium. However, there are some ways that we can all work to stay centred and grounded even when things feel like they are falling apart. Here are a few tips on how to find peace and centre oneself in the midst of chaos! -1) Be mindful of your thoughts – It’s important not to dwell too much on negative thoughts or let them spiral out of control into an overwhelming avalanche of negativity. One way to do this is by being mindful about your thoughts throughout the day; every time you have ..read more

A person is at rock bottom when they have hit the lowest point in their life. There are a number of reasons why people hit rock bottom. Some people may hit rock bottom by abusing drugs or alcohol. Others may hit rock bottom by engaging in risky behaviours, such as gambling or having unprotected sex. Some people may also hit rock bottom by dealing with a major personal crisis, such as the death of a loved one, neglecting one’s health, failing to set aside money for an emergency, or lying about their personal problems. Rock bottom tends to be a situation where someone has no resources left and i ..read more

“Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.” – Brad Henry   It is a very well-known fact that if anyone wants to achieve the things they most desire in life, they need to believe in themselves i.e. their passions, skills and abilities. Self confidence is the basis for which we can develop an inner faith in ourselves in order to create our external results. Alas, many women can easily lose faith in themselves at the first sign of a failure, a setback or when feeling fearful or defeated. Not ..read more

It’s often said that we should forgive others in order to move on with our lives. But what if we can’t seem to let go of the anger and resentment we feel towards someone who has wronged us? Is it really worth holding onto that anger for the rest of our lives? 1. What is forgiveness and why does it matter First and foremost, forgiveness is a personal choice. You might still choose to forgive someone and that is entirely up to you. Pointing fingers will not make any of your problems go away; the only person who benefits from this nasty cycle is whoever is manipulating both of you. Forgiveness ta ..read more

Recently I worked with a forty seven year old Insurance Manager and she contacted me saying, “I’m so sick and tired of the same old thing every day. I know that by writing this email, I’ll be taking a step towards change, but just thinking about it makes me want to curl up in my bed and not come out for another year.” People say that change is good, but what if you’re not ready for it? What if it’s too scary? In a safe and secure world, can change still be dangerous? How we view our safety is within the context of our friendships, the environment we live in, our upbringing, and life experience ..read more

“Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road.” -Voltaire- Opinions are a way for us to learn more about each other, our country, and the world we live in. However, there’s a good chance you’ve been told at some time or another that your thoughts and opinions are wrong. In fact, we often hear from the news, social media, government officials, teachers or other people what we should be thinking and feeling. But the truth is: everyone has their own opinion, and it’s important to be able to voice them without ..read more