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Deri’s blogs and video posts include emerging information, tools, tips, and strategies for living a positive, mentally-healthy life – at work and beyond!
We Called It a ‘Walkie Talkie’—We Didn’t Know It Was Also a ‘Brain Gain’
My friends, Audrey and Jacqueline, and I started walking over the last few years – especially during the long winter, in-between our southern get-aways. We knew we loved our “Walkie Talkie’s”; the exercise, connection, and camaraderie were always invigorating. What we did not realize is the real brain-boosting power of combining walking and talking; improving…A Piece of the Dalai Lama’s Mind
This blog post is a short one. ?Arianna Huffington interviews the Dalai Lama and he references the importance of emotions in overall health. ?And, more importantly, how the emerging research in neuroscience is helping us to discover how to ‘change our mind’ and our life. ?I totally want to hang out with this guy!! ?Enjoy!…
Mental Health ‘at Work’
“I had to drop by work and put in a couple of hours on my way over.” ?That is what my friend said in explanation for her lateness arriving at a wedding shower we both attended. ?”It’s Sunday” another friend said, “why are you working on the weekend?” ?”I can’t get it all done during…
Your Words Matter
Have you ever thought about saying something to someone in your life, and then thought ‘Oh, he won’t want to hear that from me.? I mean, who am I?? What possible difference could my words make?’ I know I have.? And, my next ‘groove’ is to ensure that I do not allow those limiting thoughts…
The Habit Of Mindfulness
We all have habits – for how we think, for how we associate feelings, and for how we?behave.? Some habits work for us, some work against us.? You might have a habit of going to the gym each morning – or of flossing your teeth each night.? Those habits work for you.? You might also…
‘Mental Health’ is not a Dirty Word
I recently changed?the description of myself on linkedin, facebook and on my email signature – to?’Inspirational Speaker: Mental Health ‘at Work’.? I think that is what I have always been – a Mental Health Speaker.? Even though I spend each day on topics like resilience, energy, engagement, leadership, team building, optimism, and positive work cultures,…
Rock and Roll!
I just delivered a workshop on Developing Personal Resilience at The University of Winnipeg.? No matter how many times I deliver that workshop or speak on that subject, I am?blown away by?how well the people in the room connect with the concept of resilience.? It always ends up being a completely fun day of enlightenment…
What Inspires You?
I just watched this youtube video of Emmanuel Kelly who performed on The X Factor. I was moved – in all sorts of way. I encourage you to take a few minutes (8, actutally) and watch this beautiful performance, and hear the story of Emmanuel’s life.? As you watch it, think about how it affects…
Are You Looking Up or Falling Down?
I have been speaking with someone who is really feeling ‘down’ right now.??And, I have to admit…it’s kind of …well, ‘bringing me down’. Partly it’s?because this person has been ‘down’ for a very long?time.? And partly?it’s because I am having to ‘fight’ to stay ‘up’ – and I don’t like it one bit. So, I?have…
Poems about Personal Power
I’m certainly not one to reflect on poetry very often.? In fact, my?siblings would laugh out loud if they knew I were including some poems in my blog post.? You see, their memories of me are the silly poems I would write to each of them when we were younger.? They went something like ‘Dene,…


