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      “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”           Do you want next year to be better than this year was? In order to live to the fullest, you need to set goals for yourself. Achieving goals creates success and success builds confidence! Setting solid and specific goals gives you clarity on what you ultimately want and gives you a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. Setting […]

The annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival takes place in five Vancouver neighbourhoods. This was the 18th annual festival! It was so spectacular...illuminating the longest night of the year with lanterns, fire, singing, drumming, music and dancing while honouring many cultural traditions. The five festivals are all free, community-based, and reflect the unique nature of each neighbourhood. My friends and I celebrated at this free community event at the Yaletown event with tons of glowing constellations […]

    Salsa is such a energetic, sexy dance and I've always wanted to learn it. So, this month I started taking classes with BC Dance. I'm used to dancing without having to count steps and making certain moves on certain counts. Even though I find it way harder than I thought it would be, I'm having a blast learning! The owner and instructor, Nestor Dela Zerda is so talented and makes the class so […]

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul." What is it that makes Salsa popular today? Why is it that people who salsa seems to be happier, in better shape and in a better mood compared to others? From these questions we see that there are two major roles dancing salsa plays in people's lives: they are healthier and they have a great social life. Salsa dancing Inspires in you a positive attitude towards your […]

Isolates You from Friends and Family An emotionally abusive spouse wants you all to themself and makes efforts to have it that way. They do not understand that you have a life outside of the relationship - one that includes family and friends. It is healthy and normal for you to hang out with other people as well, so if your partner prevents you from doing so, this may be a sign of a bad relationship. […]

As women, we all have a little bit of fear when it comes to being able to defend ourselves in life-threatening situations. That’s why knowing what to do and how to react is very important, especially if you live in a big city or by yourself. Knowing how to handle a situation can give you more confidence in your day-to-day life, plus it will help you feel great. Check back for a new video demonstration! […]

Confidence is easily attainable and makes a huge impact on how others view you as well as how you feel about yourself. Try these instant boosters to put a little spring in your step: 1. Straighten up. A recent study found that the simple act of sitting up straight and adjusting your posture can significantly boost your confidence. 2. Note the positives. Look in a full-size mirror and pick five things that you feel good […]

There are so many ways to find inspiration in daily life. It does not require a lot of money or time. The only requirement is to open your spiritual eyes and choose to see life, and life’s natural wonders, in a new light. 1. Make a list of things you would love to do if you had the time, money, and energy. Every day, allow yourself to daydream that they all come true! 2. Turn […]

Yesterday was such a beeeeeeautiful sunny (but very cold) day here in Vancouver. A great day for showshoeing!! Finally went out and tried it for the first time with a great group of girls 🙂 I love hiking so I figured I'd like snowshoeing too. WOW - what a work out! I was SO surprised...it is a great way to stay active and get outside in the winter. The Mount Seymour area has some fantastic […]