It’s my first summer not working in the day program I used to work at and I am slowly building up my own business, which means my days look much different lately. I have more time to rest and do things that are good for my body, heart and mind. I am trying to fillContinue reading “30 Day summer Gratitude journal challenge”
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Self compassion Guided Meditation
Self compassion is the practice of extending the same kindness, care, and understanding to yourself that you would offer a good friend. Instead of self esteem where you may feel good about yourself only when you have hit certain checkpoints or goals (ex: my self esteem goes up when I have worked out more andContinue reading “Self compassion Guided Meditation”
Approaching Occupational therapy from an access lens instead of a capability lens
Occupational therapy (OT) is the practice of supporting and empowering your clients to be able to do what they need to do, want to do and are expected to do. If you have just recently graduated from your OT degree, you probably have had that drilled in your head over and over. The thing thatContinue reading “Approaching Occupational therapy from an access lens instead of a capability lens”
Re-emerging after burnout
I haven’t posted on this blog in quite some time despite my dreams to post more regularly and share what I’m learning as I grow as an occupational therapist (OT). I’ve been a registered OT in Ontario since 2019 and have worked at a day program for about 5 years of that. I loved workingContinue reading “Re-emerging after burnout”
Quote of the Day
Today’s Quote of the day comes from an incredible woman, Maya Angelou. It’s a famous quote that I’m sure is not new to you, but it is forever relevant and today came up in my reflection as I explore my new role as an Occupational therapist who just started her own private practice. “I’ve learnedContinue reading “Quote of the Day”
Guided visualization for creative inspiration
As an Occupational therapist, I often find myself using my yoga teacher skills and passions to engage my clients in self care. I am a big advocate for using leisure activities and creativity as a way to express your emotions and find peace during challenging mental health times. I have been seeing a lot ofContinue reading “Guided visualization for creative inspiration”
2026 Goal Punch Cards
Each year it seems that life becomes more overwhelming, the world becomes more full of unrest and terror, and it becomes more overwhelming (in my opinion) to look into the future. I am someone that preaches protecting your mental health but also staying informed about current events and human rights, and unfortunately being aware andContinue reading “2026 Goal Punch Cards”
Low pressure journaling ideas for tired humans
Journaling has always been a hobby I wanted to get into since I was a small child. I had tons of collections of notebooks and even electronic diaries from the 90s – (aging myself but does anyone remember these?) Despite owning a stationary store size collection of notebooks, I never got into journaling because IContinue reading “Low pressure journaling ideas for tired humans”
Journal prompt – finding purpose in words
Why do you blog? My blog has shape shifted over the years, and although it’s not as defined and full as I had hoped, I continue keeping it afloat. Originally I started writing during covid as I was learning more for my occupational therapy career that I had just started months before everything shut downContinue reading “Journal prompt – finding purpose in words”
Beachy book haul ✨
I’m in Italy for the next two weeks with my parents and sister , and I’m going to try to read like a lounging goddess 🥰 here’s my book list with constant updates as I go! What’s your favourite book recommendations this summer ? Fable categorizes this as a “dark mysterious thriller” Google summary :Continue reading “Beachy book haul ✨”
Be Your Own Sunshine 