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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…Why Time Off Helps You Have Better Time On!
It astounds me as I read articles and research from reliable sources, such as Canadian HR Reporter, how many people are not taking their vacation time! Every year, HR departments and the leadership teams they support are challenged to find ways to encourage people to take their earned, and well-deserved, time off! We hear all…
How Hugging Can Save Your Life!!
I had the honour of being on CJOB radio yesterday and we talked about HUGGING! I love hugging – even thought I did not grow up with lots of hugging! Listen to this quick interview and learn why hugging will help you to thrive! https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU4813075760.mp3?updated=1671647020 Happy Holidays to you all! TweetShareSharePin
ACT: A Mental Health Strategy for Overcoming Obstacles
Sometimes you are just rolling along and – WHAM! – you are broadsided by an unexpected obstacle. It might be a physical obstacle, such a being stuck in traffic. Or it might be another kind of obstacle, one that is more ‘internal’, an emotion or a way of thinking that is having a negative impact…
Feeling Unmotivated? Try These Tips to Get Re-Activated!
Last week, I had the honour of being interviewed on Jim Toth‘s show on GlobalNews CJOB 680 Radio. When setting it up, he said he wanted to talk about motivation; people are getting tired of ‘the longest winter ever’ and to top it off, our beloved hockey team, the Winnipeg Jets were not performing as…
Run Towards The Danger: Informing Your Relationship To Your Memories
Sarah Polley‘s recently released book is titled ‘Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory“. One particular line stood out for me in the Winnipeg Free Press article and interview with Polley by Deborah Dundas: “In order for my brain to recover from a traumatic injury, I had to retrain it to strength…
Live and Let Live, A Short Love Story on Valentine’s Day
Reading Shelly Cook‘s article in the Winnipeg Free Press today reminded me about Randy Pausch‘s The Last Lecture. Pausch was facing his imminent death, and delivered a message filled with optimism and hope – with a focus on living life. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. With all the divisiveness and conflict in…
Happy New Year: Here’s to a happy, healthy, harmonious 2022 for us all!
Deri Latimer is an expert in positive possibilities for people! A TEDx Speaker, Author, and Organizational consultant, Deri works with organizations who want to create happy and healthy workplaces for increased positivity, productivity and prosperity! TweetShareSharePin
Not Crazy, Just Human: Cut Yourself Some Slack during the Holidays
Over the next several months, we will be sharing some of the learning from “Not Crazy, Just Human: Moving Through Trauma to Healing”. This first excerpt is timely. The holidays can bring all sorts of joy and also all sorts of stress. Remember to be kind to yourself can help! Cut yourself some slack One…
Not Crazy, Just Human: Moving Through Trauma to Healing
Not Crazy, Just Human The book is out in in print (paperback and hard cover) and e-book at Amazon.ca, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble online. And, the book is carried by McNally Robinson and Penny University Bookstore so far. Your local bookstore can order it in for you, when you give them the ISBN: Hardcover…


