by Yoona | Oct 21, 2016 | GROW, THOUGHTS + EMOTIONS
I was talking with some fellow counsellors about teens and anxiety. We were talking about high achieving teens who seem to be having a lot of trouble coping with stress and anxiety when, on the surface, it seems they are doing well in all aspects of their lives. Lots...
by Yoona | Oct 20, 2016 | FRIENDS, MYSTERY AND AWE
Hi! Mark here. I’m excited to post this interview with Michael Gordon. Michael is a classmate of mine in the Philosophy of Education doctoral program and someone I wanted to have interviewed on the blog for a long time. He teaches part-time at the university,...
by Yoona | Oct 18, 2016 | EMPOWER, LIVING WELL
Lately I’ve been thinking about what it means to live with courage. I feel like we need to keep mustering up courage anew each and every day. It seems like when we don’t, we kind of fall into a default mode of living that lacks passion and zest. I guess that’s how I...
by Yoona | Oct 4, 2016 | GROW, LIVING WELL
There are pivotal moments in life when we are given opportunities for inner growth. But sometimes the most powerful personal growth moments are missed because we don’t recognize them. Here are some that are pivotal in creating positive change in our lives. WHEN THE...
by Yoona | Sep 30, 2016 | EMPOWER, GROW
In the morning, the first thing I usually do is make myself a green tea, blend a lemon and ginger in water, then I sit by the window and relax in the stillness for about 20 minutes. I find it really helps me to create a calmer mindset before I start the day. But on...