***amazon affiliate links are in this post just for transparency!*** I was looking through my drafts this morning while I was having some me time, and realized that I had started putting together this list of OT tools I really enjoyed in the month of November 2023…. and it is now February 2024. Time hasContinue reading “A few Occupational therapy favourites”
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Quote of the day 🥰
Today’s quote comes in a time where the scope and role of Occupational Therapists in British Columbia is being challenged and, in my opinion, threatened. Recently I reposted this LinkedIn post whivu was sharing that OT regulation is being challenged to say that OTs don’t work with mental health and are limited to physical andContinue reading “Quote of the day 🥰”
Give yourself a break: scheduling rest into your week
Every once in a while after this January blog challenge (Bloganuary) I’ve realized, 4 years into this blog, that there continue to be prompts given daily ! Yes I definitely dove into writing without the full understanding of this platform. But today’s blog prompt somewhat supports why I’m not the ultimate blog expert ! DoContinue reading “Give yourself a break: scheduling rest into your week”
Enjoying leisure activities with my sister🤍
The Role of Occupational Therapists : Nature based practitioners
If you’ve been following along with my blog posts, you may have read my blog about Occupational therapy and where you might find us (click here to read). I have reached out to some friends and colleagues to help share their roles and scope of practices in the occupational therapy profession. My hope is thatContinue reading “The Role of Occupational Therapists : Nature based practitioners”
Living life with meaning and purpose
Today’s Bloganuary prompt connects perfectly not only with my own life plans but also my career as an Occupational therapist. So here we are, January 8th: What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? When I was in my early 20s I wanted to live until 125. I don’t knowContinue reading “Living life with meaning and purpose”
Living in the present and being grateful for where we are
What could you do differently? I am currently sitting at home on day 3 of having a fever on and off, with headaches and chills. I saw this prompt and was unsure where it was meaning to go. I read a comment from someone on the original prompt saying “this is super vague what isContinue reading “Living in the present and being grateful for where we are”
A gentle reminder to rest
As the Bloganuary prompt of the day came out, I’m lying on my couch for day two of mandatory rest – aka my body decided I need to slow down so I’m sick. With this being the moment I read the prompt, I instantly had a response; If you had a freeway billboard, what wouldContinue reading “A gentle reminder to rest”
Past, future, and living in the present
Take a moment to stop and bring attention to your breathing. Breathe in, and then a big sigh out. Where is your brain taking you right now? Today’s Bloganuary prompt will take us on a journey of mental health and the importance of living in the present ; Do you spend more time thinking aboutContinue reading “Past, future, and living in the present”
Becoming an Occupational therapist : my experience
Today’s Bloganuary post is very on point for my inspiration for starting my blog which was making the contents of occupational therapy accessible knowledge for potential clients and future aspiring occupational therapists (OT) ! Something that I absolutely love doing is mentoring OT students as a preceptor and this has extended to being connected toContinue reading “Becoming an Occupational therapist : my experience”
Be Your Own Sunshine 