SmartLife’s Tips

Nuggets of wisdom, curated and condensed for you.

Time to quit?

author
Yvonne Lines
07 February, 2020
Riding through the tough stuff... In 2017, my boyfriend and I did a motorcycle tour through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. We went with a group lead by Rene, (who happens to be turning 50 this month. Happy birthday Rene.) There was only one section of the trip where Rene sent us off on our...

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​My thoughts on New Year’s resolutions…

author
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...

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One for me, one for you.

author
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,...

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Strategic spending

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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...

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Hey Smartypants...

author
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...

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It’s not me, it’s you.

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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...

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Put on your party pants.

author
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,...

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Pretty Cool.

author
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...

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My city is electric!

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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...

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Persuasion vs. manipulation – what's the difference?

author
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...

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