Small business owners face unique pressures which have increased significantly throughout the pandemic. Did you know that up to 62% of business owners feel depressed at least weekly and around 46% say their mental health issues can interfere with their performance at work? (BDC Going It Alone Survey). It is so important to take some time for self-care and for the care of your employees. There are many resources available in Canada and it starts with simply having the courage to seek help and having conversations with each other about Mental Health.

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Many of us set goals for our personal or professional lives – often in the form of New Year’s Resolutions. Past studies show that most people’s resolutions fail within 6 weeks. Has this happened to you? If so, was it unexpected external experiences you didn’t have control over, or was it an inner voice that puts you down? What supports do you need to achieve your goal? Partner with a coach to tap into your inner wisdom, clarify your goals and create actions to achieve them. I invite you to acknowledge that you are good enough – in fact you are more than enough.