“As the year draws to a close, it’s a time to reflect on gratitude and generosity. I wish you joy and cheer this season. Remember, amidst the festivities, there may be untapped opportunities to ensure financial wellness. As a disability tax specialist, I encourage you to explore potential tax benefits available to you. Let this season be not only about celebration but also about securing your financial future. May the holidays bring you comfort, and may the new year shine light on possibilities for a more prosperous tomorrow. Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with happiness, while keeping your financial well-being in mind.”
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Self-Care Ideas
Self-Care Ideas When you are Alone at Christmas
• Quality Sleep Routine: Creating a comfortable sleep environment and establishing a bedtime routine to ensure you’re well-rested. It may seem obvious, but it’s something many of us struggle with and can have high-ranging impacts on our physical and emotional health.
• Volunteer Work: Participating in volunteer activities or charitable events. Connection can be so important over the holidays. Volunteering builds community, builds connection, gives back, and decreases isolation.
• Creative Expression: Engage in creative activities like painting, writing, or crafting. This can be a restorative way to express yourself freely and take a break from the outside hustle and bustle.
• Digital Detox: Designate specific times during the holidays to unplug from digital devices. Use this time for present connection (with self or others), engage in activities, or enjoy some quiet moments.
• Nature Walks: Take advantage of the winter scenery by going on nature walks, whether it’s the scenery close to home or in one of our beautiful valleys. Being outdoors and connecting with nature can be recharging and grounding.
Remember that the key to a wellness-focused holiday season is finding a balance that works for you and aligns with your personal preferences and priorities. It’s okay if it looks different to someone else’s.
Holidays: Parenting and Gift Giving
During the holiday season, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by the avalanche of Christmas gifts, especially for children. The constant barrage of toys for Christmas, birthdays, and other occasions can lead to clutter and chaos, making it challenging for kids to truly appreciate the few toys that spark their imaginations. Instead of falling into the cycle of accumulating more and more toys, many families are discovering the value of gifting experiences during Christmas.
Experiences and adventures, whether it’s a trip to a museum, a weekend camping, or cooking a special meal together, can be more meaningful than material possessions. Children who receive fewer toys and more experiences tend to show greater gratitude, find happiness in shared moments, and develop stronger, long-lasting bonds with their parents.
This holiday season, consider promoting play and creating memories with your children. Find activities that bring joy to both you and your kids, building a closer connection and making Christmas more about shared experiences and the joy of the present moment rather than the accumulation of toys. It’s an opportunity to cherish your children for who they are now, creating a deeper connection that weathers the storms with understanding, and turning meltdowns into moments of connection and love. In this way, Christmas can be a time to celebrate the essence of your children as complete and unique individuals.
The Healing Power of Adoption
Did you know that adopting a puppy from a shelter is good for your heart? Puppies are naturally active and require regular exercise, lots of playtime and of course, warm and snuggly cuddles. Being more active and spending more time outdoors improves our cardiovascular health and we become better fit and stress decreases. Even cuddling with a cute and lovable ball of fur can release endorphins, the body’s natural mood enhancers, leaving us feeling happy and calm. How wonderful is that? Interested in adoption? Our staff love to chat about our pets, so please reach out today!
Custom Nutrition & Wealth Opportunity
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Lost Your Workout Routine?
Forgiving yourself is the first step. Wherever you are, from this point forward it can become better or worse. Then, take it one step at a time. Try these tips: Set small, manageable goals to overcome the inertia of getting started. Reconnect with your motivation as often as you can. Take each day as it comes. Even if you had a “bad” day one day, start out fresh the next. Call 306-693-5239 for a Free Trial.
ADHD and Time Blindness
Time management is an executive function and one of the skills that many people with ADHD find very challenging. People who struggle with this are often referred to as “time blind” as they are unable to correctly sense the passage of time. Are you chronically late for things or does everything seem to take much longer than you expect it should? Building time awareness can be done through ADHD Coaching. Through a variety of methods, we can strengthen your ability to track and manage your time. If you’re struggling, contact me today for a consultation.
Live Your BEST Lung Life!
Inhale. Exhale. This holiday season here are three things to talk to your health provider about to keep you breathing easier. 1) Don’t ignore the snore. If you snore and are tired during the day, you may have sleep apnea, a disease where you stop breathing in your sleep that requires treatment. Ask about a sleep apnea test. 2) Keep up to date on your vaccinations. Prevent influenza, pneumonia, COVID and RSV. 3) Don’t ignore a cough, wheeze, shortness of breath or chest tightness. Ask about a spirometry test. Learn more at www.LungSask.ca.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Q: What’s a parent’s favourite Christmas carol? A: Silent night!
Breathe in a Sigh of Relief
Greentech Environmental’s PureHEPA+ Air Purifier emerges as a vital ally against the rising threat of wildfire smoke and persistent odors. Amidst increasing wildfire incidents, this eco-friendly air purifier offers respite, efficiently capturing harmful smoke particles with its HEPA filtration system. What sets it apart is its ability to eliminate odors using an activated carbon filter, ensuring your space always smells fresh. Beyond its performance, PureHEPA+ embodies eco-consciousness, consuming minimal energy and featuring durable construction to minimize waste. In an era where environmental responsibility is paramount, Greentech’s PureHEPA+ supports the relationship between technology and nature, providing a breath of fresh air for a sustainable future.
Harnessing Neurodiversity: ADHD Coaching
Why is ADHD Coaching so effective? Neurodiverse brains are wonderful and unique, but they find the same skills and tools that neurotypical people use are not effective for them. An ADHD Coach has extensive training and experience understanding the nuances of neurodiversity. We coach from a place of understanding and expertise, unlike other life coaches or practitioners who lack that knowledge base. In coaching, I work with my clients to identify their strengths and help them create solutions and build skills that solve their unique challenges. Having a coach that understands where you’re coming from makes all the difference.
