My thoughts on New Year’s resolutions…

Yvonne Lines

09 January, 2020

...They kinda suck. 2020 is the year of vision. Visualizing who we want to become and what characteristics we want to take on, can be more effective long-term than focusing on goals. The vision sets direction without controlling specifics. One of my nieces recently said she wants to be more...

One for me, one for you.

Yvonne Lines

19 December, 2019

’Tis the season of consuming, contributing, connecting, coping, and doing our best to find meaning in it all. Many of us donate to charities this time of year. Most of the holiday cards I’ve received are from organizations asking me to be a donor. All good stuff, but what I find more fulfilling,...

Strategic spending

Yvonne Lines

27 November, 2019

I’ve been bombarded with Black Friday ads. I’m sure you have to. They conjure up thoughts of frantic door crashing mobs scooping up stuff like they’ll never, EVER see stuff again. You’ve seen the memes. However, there’s one discount that came in very handy. I ripped my jeans this week (yeah I...

Hey Smartypants...

Yvonne Lines

19 September, 2019

“When you know better, you do better.” – Maya Angelou All seven of my nieces (I don’t have nephews) are in school now. Five of them have gone off to university. I’m very proud of my older girlies for choosing education and making their way in this world. Still, I can easily tell you which of...

It’s not me, it’s you.

Yvonne Lines

15 August, 2019

Last weekend, my friend gave me some tough love. He called me out on blaming other people for my hangover. It was all in fun, but there’s some truth to it. It’s so much easier to make excuses and avoid responsibility, especially when you’re feeling a bit ouchy. This week’s tip is for anyone...

Put on your party pants.

Yvonne Lines

04 July, 2019

Let’s all celebrate and have a good time. I spent most of the Canada Day long weekend at a beach, and a bbq, riding my motorbike, paddling on the lake, enjoying friends, family and good times. I loved it. I hope all my fellow Canadians had fun, and best wishes to our American neighbors,...

Pretty Cool.

Yvonne Lines

20 June, 2019

Let’s go, Warriors! The Warriors placed a full-page ad in a Toronto newspaper, congratulating the Raptors for their NBA win. I think that’s pretty cool. It demonstrates good sportsmanship, leads basketball fans to a gratitude mindset, and sets up future positive outcomes. It’s their own form...

My city is electric!

Yvonne Lines

31 May, 2019

I don’t follow basketball, but there’s no escaping the Raptors excitement happening in Toronto right now. After Saturday’s win, the streets were packed with roaring, red-shirted fans, horn honking, and Canadian camaraderie. Bandwagoning all over the place. It was an unexpected and inspiring...

Persuasion vs. manipulation – what's the difference?

Yvonne Lines

16 May, 2019

I’m sure you’ve felt slimed before by someone inauthentically trying to manipulate you into something your don’t want. Even if that person gets their way, you're reaction probably creates a barrier in that relationship.So what if it’s switched around and you’re the one who wants something from...

What Arya Stark knew...

Yvonne Lines

02 May, 2019

That was one heck of a battle. If you haven’t seen last Sunday’s episode of Game of Thrones yet, it’s ok to read on. Other than a battle, there’s no spoilers. I found it interesting to see how the different characters handled the situation they were in. What they did with the circumstances...

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Nuggets of wisdom, curated and condensed for you.

My thoughts on New Year’s resolutions…

One for me, one for you.

Strategic spending

Hey Smartypants...

It’s not me, it’s you.

Put on your party pants.

Pretty Cool.

My city is electric!

Persuasion vs. manipulation – what's the difference?

What Arya Stark knew...

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