Newcomers can take several months, years and even generations to successfully accept and integrate into their new identity. Many struggle with the need to live their life according to the rules and values they left behind in their home country, and, as a result, will find themselves living as if they are in a cultural time warp. Change, after all, …
Infatuations or ‘Crushes’ with Celebrities
Today’s thought briefly touches on the origins and processes of how ‘crushes’ or infatuations are developed. Do you have a crush on a celebrity? Well most of us do, in fact I haven’t met one person yet who hasn’t had a past or current ‘crush’ or infatuation on or with a certain celebrity, actor or actress. Recently, I was watching …
What drives or motivates you?
If you were to picture your ‘ideal life’ how would this image look like in your mind? Many motivational speakers and self-development authors agree that to live your ‘ideal life’ that you must have ‘motivators’ in your life. So let’s examine what people, things, jobs, situations and circumstances in your life drive or motivate you! To become motivated – you …
Differences between Coaches & all other Professionals in the ‘Helping’ Industry
Many of our friends, acquaintances, and potential clients often wonder what the difference is between various professionals in the ‘helping field’. In fact, many people often ask us what the differences are between coaches and the rest of us in this health and wellness industry. So today, this question will be addressed with our greatest hope that you feel more …
Nothing to fear…
Canadian Immigrant Magazine’s Health Section of the Mind, Body, Soul Column Nothing to fear … The ‘frightening’ trap that newcomers face I recently had the honour of leading a roundtable discussion with the wonderful students of Ed Denison’s Adult English as a Second Language class. Although these awe-inspiring students spoke of many positive experiences since immigrating, a common yet negative …
Moksha on the Radio @ Click Lounge
Click on the link below to hear the Founder of Moksha Counselling & Consulting Services talk about “Relationships” on South Asian radio station RJ1200’s CLICK LOUNGE – where she was interviewed by South Asian Woman Magazine’s cover ladies; Rina Kaur Gill and Tarannum Thind. Click Lounge 06.30 – RJ1200-Front Row Audio track – It’s The New Apna Thing.
The Power of a Vision Board
As I type today’s blog, I can see my own Vision Board. And unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 5 to 10 years you will have heard about this phenomena & entity called the Vision Board. Amongst the many spiritual & intrinsic reasons for having a Vision Board, the main reason relates to the concept of …
Gratitude
Nobody can live their dream life without the help of others. So then, no human being is an island because each of us need a community of people, things, supports and resources to attain our dreams. Do you have family members, relatives, friends, teachers, role models, or a hero who has have been there to mentor, support, encourage, uplift, inspire, …
Turning Dreams Into Reality!
Since the first of May 2010, I’ve begun writing a daily list of statements. I’ve read about this method of writing down your dreams, values, goals and aspirations in the present before but recently I became reacquainted with this technique. During a business session, an interesting Business Coach talked about how he writes 15 statements everyday that are personal, positive, …
Settlement Shift
Perhaps some immigrants have a unique mix of courage, naivety and resilience that enables their smooth transition to a new homeland. But it’s not easy for everyone to integrate into a new culture. What makes one newcomer’s integration more successful than another? Shifting one’s cultural identity with new roles, values and beliefs in the new society is a start. Also, …