Julie Fournier-ElrefaieMar 214 minWhat is Coaching Really? Is it Useful?A skilled Coach is an active listener. They will notice the words you choose, how you describe your situation and the desired outcome.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieJan 124 minAre New Year’s Resolutions Linked to Hope?I don’t have a specific tradition for marking the new year but I always end up doing it in one way or another…until this year.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieNov 23, 20215 minDo You Suffer from the November Blahs?November can be a difficult month for many. In my part of the world, it means the end of Daylight Savings Time and plummeting temperatures.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieOct 13, 20215 minThe Downfall of Self-CareSelf-Care has been so overused that it no longer has any real meaning or value. For caregivers, recommending self-care is almost an insult.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieSep 9, 20218 minThe Facelift of the Midlife Crisis: How to Find Your Life's PurposeDo you ever wonder why you were put on this earth? Is it a midlife crisis or is the Universe trying to tell you something?
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieJun 10, 20215 minIs There Ever a Right Time?Do you wait for the perfect moment? Or fly by the seat of your pants? It turns out that my kitchen renovation has taught me a thing or two.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieJun 3, 20214 minAre We Now Marketing First Impressions?Social media gives us so much information about people. Is it even necessary to meet someone to form a first impression?
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieMay 26, 20215 minLessons in AdultingAs a small business owner, I’ve realized that where we spend our money is a vote for the kind of future we want to see. Read that again.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieMay 20, 20216 minPractice Makes ProgressWhat does it take to make sustainable change? Can we begin to equate slowing down with productivity? Sometimes, we have to.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieMay 13, 20214 minQuickly! I Need Help!Faced with computer glitches, I realized that asking for help too soon was just as detrimental as offering it too soon. Who knew?
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieApr 25, 20217 minWhy I Try Not to HelpHow difficult is it to watch your child or someone you care about struggle or not see what you clearly see? The impulse to “help” is strong.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieMar 18, 20218 minWhat's Your Return on Investment?That was when I realized that energy isn’t finite - a set of credits and debits - but a highly changeable asset.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieFeb 9, 20216 minWhen Did Emotions Become the Problem?I remember thinking that the impermanence of emotions was an important concept for my kids to grasp.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieJan 12, 20216 minNew Beginnings Aren't Just for MondaysI have long liked starting new goals or routines on specific days like the first day of the month or on Mondays.
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieNov 2, 20205 minLearning to Pivot, AgainI mentioned seeing a Friends themed picture frame with the words “Pivot, Pivot, Pivot” and I went on to say how accurately it described 2020
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieOct 1, 20209 minThe Upside of Down DaysIs there a defining moment in your life that you feel contributed to making you who you are today?
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieSep 1, 20206 minThe Rise and Fall of AutumnHow many likes, dislikes, opinions and behavioural patterns are leftovers from your upbringing? How many are actually based in exploration?
Julie Fournier-ElrefaieAug 4, 20204 minWithout Art, Earth is Just 'Eh'When I was 17, I made the decision to study Criminology rather than Theatre. That was the last time I spent any time thinking about art.