I wanted to write a blog post about 2018 resolutions and how I have made so many of them, but after starting down that path I quickly realized that there was so much more to making better choices that just one decision. Catherine and I are sitting down at the office eating lunch and we were just discussing how decisions in the busy world we live are contingent on so much more these days. Your mental health is also such an important part, not to mention the ability to follow through on promises you make to yourself. So, with all that being said, let me tell you about a decision I made to start towards a healthier me this year. Continue reading “Making Better Choices”
The Best Decision We’ve Made So Far
It’s been four years since I launched what, at the time, was a passion project in a new world I have fallen in love with. Writing a blog was an outlet for me, and allowed me to feel as though I could express myself while I worked to build my career in Marketing. Flash forward to December 2017 when DoTheDaniel.com is now an incorporated business with a lawyer & accountant, and Catherine and I were faced with making a pretty huge decision about our next step.
Making My Mornings Easier in Toronto
I laughed as I wrote the title of this post. “Technically” I am French Canadian, having been born in Montréal. But Toronto is now home, and I identify as a #Torontonian. My family, business, friends, and life all center around the city I call home. So as I arrived to the office this morning, I decided to share a few of my time saving tips for the morning commute that help get me where I need to be faster. Since, let’s be honest, we are all always in a rush to be somewhere.
Simple Ways to Start Your Year
For those of you who have followed along in our adventures over the years, you’ll notice that I am usually wearing amber jewellery in the photos we share. This is the moment where now you’ll probably ask yourself if you noticed, and take a minute to see what I mean here. Many friends have actually commented on them in person and I usually talk about how I love to pick up a piece of jewellery when we visit Mexico. For some reason I have always found myself drawn to Mexican amber in particular.
Amber, for those of you who don’t know, has “properties” that are one of the reasons why I wear it. Known to absorb pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress, clearing depression, encouraging decision-making, spontaneity and bringing wisdom, balance and patience. Not to mention it is known to protect it’s wearer. This is where one of my favourite ways to start a fresh year comes in. Yes, we’re going to talk about crystals and gems for a minute. Continue reading “Simple Ways to Start Your Year”