Sheryl Sandberg’s article in the New York Times’ Sunday Review (on April 24th 2017) is an important piece for all parents trying to build resilient kids in a rapidly changing, disruptive world. Sheryl’s article was written from the perspective of tragedy and loss after her husband Dave Sandberg, died suddenly from a cardiac arrhythmia...
My son is now the age Prince Harry was when he lost his mother, Princess Diana Spencer, in a car crash in a Paris tunnel on Aug. 31, 1997. Prince Harry was 12 years old, my son was only 3 years old when his father died suddenly of a rare disease. I look on at Prince Harry...
It seems in our early 20s we all start life at the same starting line. We graduate from university and enter the work world as young professionals eager to prove that we have what it takes to succeed. By the time our early 30s roll around (and for some in their late 20s) we all start to...
Keisha Blair was featured in Prevention’s article by Judy Koutsky. As someone who has bounced back from tragedy and loss she know a thing or two about resilience. She has previously written about overcoming tragedy and loss. Read article below. You know those people. The ones who seem to easily bounce back from a crisis...
It just seems that the news cycle is dominated by tragedy and grief. Just yesterday, I posted on overcoming tragedy and loss. The shooting at a Quebec Mosque by Alexandre Bissonnette today highlights this. In stressful times, be it national, local or international, it is important for families and communities to work together to foster supportive...
At the age of 31, I lost my husband, Garfield. His death was sudden and unexpected. He came home from work one day. Complained of a pain in his abdomen. We rushed him to the hospital. What followed was the unthinkable—only 3 hours spent in the ER and I was rushed out of the rescuscitation...
If there’s one crucial lesson I can share with you about success and attaining what you want, it’s learning to tune in to your intuition. It’s the most important tool you have at your reach to know the path you’re navigating is the right one. Sometimes, it can feel a bit difficult to decipher between...
It’s that time of year again. You know it well…when you feel the burning desire to clean your home from top to bottom and rid yourself of excess clutter. The thing is, it not only affects your home, but your car, office, your whole self! January is not only a great time to get organized,...
16 Ways to Overcome Fear (step-by-step) As we approach the start of 2017 many people are busy setting new year resolutions and setting goals that range from financial – including achieving wealth and success to health/fitness activities to career or entrepreneurial goals. Your fears can stem from a mixture of fear of failure or success...