Tag Archives: health

The health benefits of bird watching

As a kid, I was never an outdoor girl. I had a hard time coping with the weather, and I didn’t know how to connect with the outdoors….unless I was out in nature. I have very clear memories of pretending to be tired to get out of gardening with my family, and helping teachers atContinue reading “The health benefits of bird watching”

The power of a supportive workplace

If you’re new to my blog, welcome! My name is Kristina and I am an Occupational therapist! While I do some private work on the side, My full time job is at a nature based day program with clients ranging from 3-41years old with a variety of different abilities and needs. I have worked hardContinue reading “The power of a supportive workplace”

Productivity at home and challenging chores

January is clearly over, so Bloganuary is over as well, but I did like this blog prompt even if I didn’t post about it on time! Day 12’s Bloganuary prompt was: What chore do you find the most challenging to do? On the day that I started writing this post (January 12th of course), IContinue reading “Productivity at home and challenging chores”

Snowy morning guided visualization

As an Occupational therapist, I often find myself using my yoga teacher skills and passions to engage my clients in self care. Some of my clients are non mobile or have challenges exploring the nature we have access to in certain weathers. For example, at the facility I work in, when the winter hits itContinue reading “Snowy morning guided visualization”

Finding my voice – the purpose behind the practice of writing

I know it’s only been 6 days of Bloganuary, but I truly can’t believe I’ve blogged 6 days in a row. For me writing is something that doesn’t come naturally, so to write consistently is a feat on its own! Today’s Bloganuary prompt is “why do you write?” This was an interesting one to reflectContinue reading “Finding my voice – the purpose behind the practice of writing”

Coffee date catch up – 2022 wrap up

In 2020 I started my Coffee date catch up posts as a way to connect a bit with my readers and to reflect on my own thoughts and experiences from the last little while. I don’t actually follow the numbers of people that read these posts, and maybe no one even reads them, but theyContinue reading “Coffee date catch up – 2022 wrap up”

Book review: (In)visible

Excuse the puppy marks, in all my years I’ve never had to replace a library book until now 😂 but dog treat aside, this was a good one I wanted to share ! Goodreads summary: Diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome as a teenager, Adam, now a 26 year old freelance designer, attends his first meeting atContinue reading “Book review: (In)visible”