Every week on Friday, I share a list of the most interesting and inspiring content I’ve read lately here on my blog. You can expect thoughts on productivity, happiness, balance, spirituality, politics, and more. Subscribe here to get updates. See archives here.

I am eternally inspired by people who give their all and go all in just to make something fun and entertaining. Thank you to the Queer Eye Fab 5 for existing and for this absolutely epic lip sync battle. (Also, it goes without saying that I am beyond inspired by the recent season of the show too.)

This TED talk given by a woman and her rapist was incredibly powerful – and I also guarantee you’ll be surprised by it. CW: mentions sexual violence.

One of my favourite thinkers, Laura Vanderkam, has a new podcast *every weekday morning* (!!) about productivity & time management. Yes queen!

I really liked reading about Kate’s mental health survival kit and the way she thinks about self-care.

A slightly morbid but ultimately helpful/beautiful tool to encourage you to go see your parents!! Life is precious and short.

How much do I wish I’d discovered Amy Young earlier in life? Let me count the ways. Even if you’re not romantically single, I feel like there’s really good stuff in this video about unreliability in relationships more generally.

Last weekend I was at Nurture, and was so inspired by everyone involved. I want everyone to know about Nurture, Stephanie Phillip, Lorette Lingerie, Lunaria Laboratories, and Katie Benfey Photography!

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Time is flying – it’s already practically April! Not sure how that happened so quickly, but I feel happy about it. It’s finally Spring here most days, which means lighter jackets and more sunshine and longer evenings…which means a happy Stephanie. Summer is my favourite and it’s well on its way. Thank goodness! Like I said, I was away working at a retreat last weekend and will be taking another one next week to go even more off the grid, so there won’t be an Inspiration post or newsletter next Friday. I’ll be back April 12th! I might be popping into the blog with my annual posts in celebration of my birthday so keep an eye out for those ;) Until then, I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! xo.

Every week on Friday, I share a list of the most interesting and inspiring content I’ve read lately here on my blog. You can expect thoughts on productivity, happiness, balance, spirituality, politics, and more. Subscribe here to get updates. See archives here.

For my podcast club (what it sounds like! We listen to a podcast & then talk about it) this month we listened to #tellblackstories and it was excellent! A lot of really great facts, feelings, and perspective shifts.

LOVE this perspective from Paul Jarvis about treating your deep work time like you’re operating a moving vehicle. No distractions!

My wonderful friends The Space Between recorded their first YouTube video this week and it is lovely!

This week I finished The Checklist Manifesto and I really enjoyed it. I found his examples fascinating, especially when he compared the progress in aviation vs. medicine and discussed why some industries are so much more reluctant to adopt this super simple strategy.

I have been loving the thoughtfulness & humour of the Netflix show Sex Education. So clever and well-made!

This weekend it’s Nurture Spring 2019, and I am oh-so-ready to be incredibly inspired by the amazing women both facilitating and attending. If you’re local, make sure to join the waitlist for the next one in November! It’s magic.

Like I shared on Instagram, this week I was also super inspired by changes of scenery. When it’s cold I have a tendency to stick to the same-old nearby places, but getting out to see a gorgeous library or a sunny café can help a lot.

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This week flew by, since a lot of my mental energy was focused on preparing and resting before the wonderful whirlwind that this weekend is sure to be! By the time you read this I’ll already be a Nurture, preparing to welcome a group of wonderful women to the space. I’m so excited. I always come back from these weekends feeling tired but full-to-bursting with inspiration and joy and connection. PS. HAPPY SPRING!! WE MADE IT! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! xo.

Every week on Friday, I share a list of the most interesting and inspiring content I’ve read lately here on my blog. You can expect thoughts on productivity, happiness, balance, spirituality, politics, and more. Subscribe here to get updates. See archives here.

Money is so interesting! I found these stories of financial windfalls fascinating.

This is a cute website that gives you a really brief, really clear overview of what signature dishes you should try in any country you might be visiting.

I just like the way Amy Lynn Andrews’ brain works – she is so no-nonsense and committed to doing what works best for her and her family, like all my favourite people. Here’s a short video of her explaining her family’s one-night trips.

I laughed out loud at this ode to getting paid as a freelancer.

I don’t completely understand how this app works, but omg! So cool. You can send it articles and the robots will record a custom podcast for you to listen to later!!!! What?

Good scripts to use in tricky conversational spots.

Adorable illustrations of happiness concepts from different cultures! I love!

In fun news, I was quoted in a story about “super-readers” in The Globe and Mail last weekend! Truly such a blessing to be recognized for my nerdiest hobby. (It’s behind a paywall, but I’m still linking it in case someone has a subscription, lol!)

A little plug here for the underrated (or much-hated, depending who you are) pastime of re-reading your favourite books. I don’t care what anyone says, it brings me so. much. joy. Currently re-reading I’ll Give You the Sun for the 3rd time. Don’t ask me why I like this book so much, but I just do and that’s enough.

In extremely fun news, my Inbox Zero 101 course is out in the world!! I’m offering it at 50% off for the first 10 people to register, and there are 5 people already! Learn more here & pass it on to anyone you know who has problems with email. ;)

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We made it to Daylight Savings Time and nothing could make me happier!!! Ice is melting here in Toronto and I finally feel hopeful that warmer days are on the horizon. Having an extra hour of sunlight in the evenings makes me feel alive again, even if the last couple days have been grey & cloudy. This weekend I’m planning to go for long walks, have dinner with friends, and spend time reading. I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! xo.

Every week on Friday, I share a list of the most interesting and inspiring content I’ve read lately here on my blog. You can expect thoughts on productivity, happiness, balance, spirituality, politics, and more. Subscribe here to get updates. See archives here.

This is the kind of mother I intend and hope to be! Part of me even wants to instate this rule among my own friends, lol.

I discovered Amber Rae’s Instagram this week and was instantly a fan! I love her graphics & her wisdom.

Speaking of Instagram, Amy Young gave us a masterclass about boundaries this week in her stories and it was AMAZING.

This morning I made Seth Godin’s smoothie for the first time (he talked about his daily breakfast on Tim Ferris’s podcast once) and damn! Seth is good at so many things! Such a yummy smoothie.

I also tried making bulletproof tea for the first time this week? Weird but actually kind of good.

Reading about Elise’s hand-made projects in progress makes me want to knit again.

I watched The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and liked it a lot more than the book. I was inspired by how attractive Michael Huisman is & their fictional romance.

My mom sent me this video on intermittent fasting this week, and it was super interesting. I’m not eating sugar in March (with the exception of Nurture) and I might try this too, as a fun experiment.

In case you missed it, this week I shared the last episode of season 3 of my podcast! I’ll be back in a couple months’ time, but we’re heading into a busy season and I need that time back.

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I spent the week building my Inbox Zero online course, which is almost ready to launch! (Want a sneak peek?) It has been a LOT of work, but I’m so proud of it and so excited to launch it into the world. Other than that, I’ve just been trying to survive the cold, as well as my irritation with the cold…living through Canadian winters can be challenging sometimes! This weekend my family has a hilarious curling competition planned, which I can’t wait for. I hope you have a wonderful weekend too. xo.