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"Quick, look busy!" The Mental Health Benefits of Rest, Idleness, and Mindful Downtime
Stefan Sagmeister’s TedTalk, The power of time off , blew my mind back in 2009. In the seventeen-and-a-half-minute talk, Sagmeister...

Patlee Creary
May 30, 20255 min read


What is Self-Advocacy? A Blueprint for Speaking Up in the Home and Workplace.
Master self-advocacy in work and life. Learn mindful communication, boundary-setting, and resilience strategies.

Patlee Creary
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Empowering First Generation Immigrant Mental Health: 4 Insights for Authentic Belonging
What does it mean to be a first-generation immigrant woman in Winnipeg?

Patlee Creary
May 13, 20245 min read


How Storytelling Challenges Narratives and Gives You Back Your Power
Are you feeling disempowered? Your stories may have more to do with your empowerment than you think.

Patlee Creary
Feb 19, 20245 min read


Walking into My Story: Reflections on a quote by Brené Brown
Get inspired by Christine's journaling reflections on a famous quote from Brené Brown.

Christine Hanlon
Mar 23, 20232 min read


The Benefits of Disappointing Others: Changing Self-Story Patterns to Promote Your Mental Health Needs.
Here is a life-giving truth: When you satisfy your needs, you reclaim your sovereignty and your mental and emotional health.

Patlee Creary
Aug 15, 20225 min read


Anita's Diary: A Journaling & Narrative Short Story
Anita taught me that even the ugliest parts of ourselves are part of our story. We shouldn’t try to erase or ignore them.

Patlee Creary
Aug 13, 20216 min read


An English Lesson on Why Race Matters (or Doesn't)
How do you teach your children about race? If you are a person of colour, the task is especially tricky. This story unpacks that.

Patlee Creary
Dec 11, 202012 min read
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