Negative thinking is that voice in our head that tells us that things won’t work out. It tells us that we will end up failing at something, or people just don’t like us. It is not an uncommon problem and can lead to a destructive spiral if not addressed. As we get older, the habit…
Workplace stress is common and can really affect a person’s life. This is not surprising given the average adult spends about 25% of their week at work. With that much time spent working, it’s inevitable that stressful situations will arise. In order to ensure work stress does not take over all aspects of our lives,…
If you’ve watched the news recently or been to a grocery store in the last year, you’ll know that the economy in 2024 had many headwinds and challenges. Gas prices are high, lettuce is expensive and layoffs are happening across the country. Canadians are experiencing financial woes and financial stress can have a significant impact…
Everybody experiences anxiety in life; it’s a natural and normal emotion. But when you start to experience persistent worry and/or fear about everyday situations, anxiety could be becoming a problem. Anxiety can interfere with all aspects of your life and may feel like it’s impossible to control. You may start to avoid certain situations or…
Do you find yourself “California Dreamin” at this time of year? You’re definitely not alone. Winter officially began on December 21 and many people report feeling a sense of gloom, sadness, low energy or even depression at this time of year. For some people it may be a fleeting sensation, but for others they may…
The pandemic has shone a light on the fact that many of us feel lonely. It created more isolation, fed into our fears of being with others, and when the restrictions lifted, many people feel they have lost the few connections they had. In Canada, a recent survey found that more than half of Canadians…
Beginning today, British Columbians will no longer be required to wear masks in low-risk, indoor public spaces. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry acknowledged that for some people, wearing a mask will continue to wear them and some businesses may choose to continue to require it but it is no longer a provincial health order…
After almost a year and a half dealing with Covid-19 and some of the most uncertain times we have seen, the end of the tunnel is fast approaching. With restrictions in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria planning to be lifted fully by September, with that comes hope, but also for many it also comes with uneasiness,…
We are now into the second year of the pandemic in Kelowna. It has been a bumpy ride but we are finally beginning to turn the corner. Or are we? Recent data released by the BC Centre for Disease Control are showing rising rates of COVID infection in downtown and central Kelowna and the Glenmore…
Many of us have experienced the hardships of the Covid-19 pandemic all too well. While there is finally light at the end of the tunnel with the more vaccines being offered to more British Columbians, that same tunnel seems to have become longer as we battle the third wave of the pandemic. With more contagious…
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