Inspiration

Excellent advice for people in transition.

I definitely laughed out loud at this video, but it’s also sending an important message.

Cried while watching this video (at the library, lol) because of the raw emotion and also because it’s especially poignant given the healthcare debacle currently taking place in America.

Ooh, I adore the concept of opting out of things. I’ve probably shared this article before, but it still makes me want to make my own list and stick by it.

In case anyone was, like me, still not on this train: look into Subscribe & Save. Just as I was thinking “hmm, my body lotion is running out, maybe I should go and buy some more..” I got a notification from Amazon saying they were sending me some. This is modern technology at its finest, people. I shall now go and automate toilet paper and dental floss.

Mailchimp brought back free automation! Such great news. I was grandfathered in so I still had it, but it’s so fun for anyone who’s just starting out to be able to automate welcome emails for free.

PSA: I haven’t had internet at home for a couple weeks so I’ve spent so much less time on Instagram. And I barely even miss it. This is great.

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I missed last week’s post because I was just getting back from Nurture, having spent three days with a group of amazing and inspiring women. It was a lot of work but also a lot of fun and I learned a lot – both about myself and about how to help run a retreat. An excellent challenge, to say the least. I can’t believe it was only a week ago!

This weekend is my grandma’s birthday party, so I’ll be spending it with family, which I always love. My fam is the best. I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! xo.

Like me, Ryan Holiday thinks that reading is meant to be “pleasurable and valuable.” It’s not meant to be a chore or a slog. Note to self: make more time for reading!

After having lived abroad, I resonate so much with this post about how “living the dream” doesn’t have to mean “quitting your job and traveling full time”.

I just used Typeform for the first time and loved the experience! Such a fun way to collect ideas and opinions.

Song I’ve had on repeat all week: Despacito feat. Justin Bieber. My love for Latin music dies hard.

I decided to participate in the 100 Day Project, even though I was starting 12 days late. I figured better late than not at all! I’m taking a photo outdoors every day with my DSLR, since I hadn’t picked it up in months. Follow along: #100outdoortraits!

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It was a busy week but a great one! This week I went to Tuesdays Together (one of my favourite events of the month), had several coworking dates with friends, talked to loved ones on the phone and managed to get a bunch of work done. Next week I’ll be working at Nurture Retreats, and I can’t wait for those three days unplugged from technology and away from the city. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

Science is starting to show that intuition is more powerful than intelligence! This is both fascinating and useful in a practical sense.

Love these ideas for little ways to treat yo’ self for less than $5!

How do we create change when things seem crazy and beyond our control? Martha Beck has some thoughts, and I love this visual.

Books I’ve bought in the past week that I can’t wait to sink my teeth into: How to Be a Person in the World (loved so much I needed my own copy), A Return to Love, When Things Fall Apart, and The Vegetarian.

I just got back into running and I’m excited to try out Spotify Running – such a cool concept! I’m also using Strava this time around, if anyone’s into that.

Guys! I added all my rewards cards to my Apple Wallet and it’s one of the best things I’ve done in a long while. It involves downloading the app for each account (ie. Starbucks, Indigo, Shopper’s Drug Mart), logging in to each of them, and then clicking “Add to Wallet”. I am very enthusiastic about having them all in one place and not having to carry around anything extra.

I am so inspired by #100daysofplantsonfabric – such a cool idea. I kind of wish I was doing the 100 day project but am not sure what to do!

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It’s been an amazing couple of weeks! I had lots of lovely birthday celebrations with my people, then started taking care of my friend’s cat, then found out that I’ll be able to stay in my beloved apartment and neighbourhood. The sun is shining around here and I’m so happy. I hope you have a wonderful weekend full of love and light. xo.

 

In celebration of #TryPod month, here’s a big list of cool podcasts to check out. I just started listening to S-Town and am flabbergasted at how good it is. Next up for me is Missing Richard Simmons. Other faves include Dear Sugar Radio and  Happier.

I feel like I forever need inspiration for what to make myself for lunch, so I liked this rundown of what foodies make for themselves.

I’ve been so blessed with amazing friendships in my life, so I adored this Modern Love column about an unlikely one.

This is what love looks like.

Sharing the love: I downloaded the Yr.no app this week and have experienced accurate weather forecasting ever since, for better or for worse since it’s SNOWING here as I write this. Shoutout Katie for introducing me to this site way back when.

File under “literally cannot stop listening to”: Portland, Maine + Good as Hell + Someone In The Crowd.

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Anyone else totally astonished that it’s April tomorrow? Ahh! It’s my Grandma’s birthday on the 1st, so we’re gathering to celebrate her, which will be lovely. This week I was lucky enough to accompany my boss to an interview he was doing on The Agenda for TVO – it was a lot of fun. Life is good these days! How are you? I hope you have a wonderful weekend. xo.