Do you remember those reports we needed to prepare about our summer exploits when we were in elementary school? I sure do! They were full of highlights from family trips and adventures at the lake. I remember feeling proud to share them with my classmates.
Where is your home? By Lisa Seppala, MBA, BComm, ACC, PHS (Adv Cert) There is a saying, ‘home is a state of mind’, and now I understand its meaning. Recently I took a week off work and travelled to my hometown. My solo journey consisted of air and road travel with stops along the way…
Delegation By Lisa Seppala, MBA, BComm, ACC, PHS (Adv Cert) The other night it was my turn to wash the dishes after dinner, a big pile of pots I would typically wash by hand. As I stared at the pile, I asked myself, ‘is this really what I should be working on?’ Into the dishwasher…
Building resilience with self-compassion and self-care By Lisa Seppala, MBA, BComm, PHS (Adv Cert), ACC Living a balanced life has eluded me for much of my career. I now realize that the balance I used to shrug aside is essential for my vitality, productivity, and health, both physically and mentally. I’ve also learned that a…
Mental Health First Aid by Lisa Seppala, True North Implementation Recently I felt unsafe and traumatized after an altercation with someone experiencing a serious mental health event. As a result, I decided to enroll in the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate program offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It is a way…