Why Push-Ups? Why this move. Why simple beats fancy. What push-ups expose. Dear Diary, Today’s push-up target is 75!  Not because I love suffering (really I don’t,) but because over 75% of lifelong mental health conditions develop before the age of 25. That stat hits. Harder than the 50 reps I did so far today.   It shines a light on early awareness and how having support really  matters. CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) notes that catching things sooner can prevent

Push-ups, Panic and Pressing Restart! Dear Diary, Today marks Day 1 of the Push-Up for Mental Health Challenge and I’m super pumped! (For now, until my arms fall off.)  But until then, I will keep reminding myself of my why  and I trust that will push   me through.  I have an amazing crew on my push-up team (still space for more) and generous supporters who’ve donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.  This makes my heart so happy.  Thank you!! Having this supportive

A 23-Day Strength & Mindset Challenge Dear Diary, I’m sitting down to write a blog post for the first time since Covid days.  I can’t believe that all actually happened. It feels a bit wild to even type. That chapter feels like yesterday and also like   a   lifetime ago. So much has changed. So much hasn’t. Clearly, the blog took a very long Savasana.  My initial blog posts (pre-Covid) were mostly about my single life and dating adventures.  Sadly, (or not) they got lost in c

Dear Diary, As mentioned in my previous blog, (where I re-introduced myself to the world), there's a lot I want to talk about! Very...

Dear Diary, As you know, writing has always brought me a sense of peace, even as a young child. Something about putting pen to paper,...