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Quote of the day ✨

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a quote of the day, but it has been an interesting journey of life as of late and I thought this was an appropriate one! Today’s quote of the day comes from Jim Rohn – In the last while I have been going through some personal challenges asContinue reading “Quote of the day ✨”

Join me in exploring journalling

Journalling is a common recommendation that you might see when you are looking for strategies to support mental health. It is something that is preached to help you feel happier and more authentic…. but it is something I have always struggled with in my life! As an Occupational Therapist, I know getting your emotions outContinue reading “Join me in exploring journalling”

Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Care Professionals and Burnout

As an Occupational therapist, I know burnout is an experience that is not atypical. How do I know this? I have been SO burnt out this past two months! Today I finally feel some semblance of normal energy (which is quite odd with my current pile of situations) so I thought I’d try to shareContinue reading “Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Care Professionals and Burnout”

Mindful relaxation technique – Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Occupational therapy is all about the balance of work, play and relaxation in order to create a live of quality and wellbeing. Often times our modern society fixates a lot on productivity in work, volunteering, home life etc, and our stress levels can fly through the roof. Self care and mindfulness are important practices toContinue reading “Mindful relaxation technique – Progressive Muscle Relaxation”

Building a OT busy board

One of my favourite things about the place that I work is that anything is a possibility and I get to say yes to my colleagues all the time! I work as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in a day program with children, teens and adults who have a variety of different diagnoses, MOST of themContinue reading “Building a OT busy board”