Donna’s Blog
Triggers Versus Glimmers
April 1st, 2022 Everyone has their “triggers” that can in turn create stress, arguments, substance abuse and behaviours that under “normal” circumstances, we’d never do. Just look at how Chris Rock triggered Will Smith to assault him at this years Oscars. We’ve been...
10 Great Ways To Fight Price Inflation
March 12, 2022 Everyone knows we’re in for some rocky roads ahead, especially during our trips to the grocery store. The war in Ukraine has exacerbated this to a large degree. Consumer prices shot up 7.9% in February and it appears this trend will continue...
10 Tips for Resilience During a War
February 25, 2022 My Dad was a Canadian Gunnery Naval Officer during WWII and was aboard two “corvette” mine-sweepers – one in the Atlantic conflict and one later in the war in the Pacific. He didn’t talk about it much but I know his faith and family helped him...
The Role of Nature in Addiction Recovery
February 17, 2022 I saw this lovely fat fellow on a birdwatching walk this past week – my spirits immediately soared when I saw him in all his red-breasted glory against a stunning blue sky! The North American robin is not only popular, but is also an extraordinary...
Mental Health Matters! 3 Strategies to Master Your Mindfulness Practice
February 12, 2022 As we continue to experience a lot of pressures our lives – spiralling inflation, easing of pandemic restrictions (scary thought!), a divisive political climate, looming escalation of Russian aggression, raising kids, caring for elder parents and so...
THE POWER OF “MICRO-COMMITMENTS” 20 Changes To Help Improve Your Life
Building better habits is hard, especially in the beginning of becoming less dependent on alcohol. Sprints don’t work. Massive changes hardly work. Aiming for one giant step doesn’t end well. Many people rely on habit building systems to start new healthy habits. A...
The Power Of Mindful Journaling
Adopting a journaling practice can help us admit and let go of previous mistakes while setting goals for a brighter future. Growing up, many of us had a diary – you know the ones with a little lock and key – where we wrote our deepest secrets and desires. We’d...

Why You Should Stop Relying On Willpower To Achieve Your Goals
When many of us set out on a health and wellness journey, we tend to tell ourselves that all we need is willpower. We mistakenly believe that we can stick to our goal, in this case, not drinking, as long as we stay mentally tough. This is a myth and I’d like to change...
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