

Thankful, Yet Real: A New Perspective on Gratitude
Thanksgiving usually prompts us to pause and reflect on what we’re thankful for. But this year, gratitude is hitting me a little differently. I’ve always considered myself a grateful person—gratitude has been part of my DNA for as long as I can remember. It’s as natural to me as breathing; I just do it. Recently, though, I’ve realized my understanding of gratitude might’ve been a bit… off. A few weeks ago, I attended a workshop in Nashville led by acclaimed authors Jedidiah J

Jennifer Armitage
Oct 14, 20243 min read


New Year... Same Me
Am I the only one who has felt completely bleak throughout this month? Is it COVID fatigue? Is it witnessing all of the divisiveness? or is it simply Winter in Canada? I am an extrovert. I love connecting with people. However, I have noticed that not being around people has affected my love of being around people. It's like not drinking for a month and then one glass of wine and I'm done. I have read that practicing gratitude helps rewire our brains. Science shows that sim

Jennifer Armitage
Jan 29, 20223 min read


Friend or Foe
My anxiety is both my greatest enemy and best friend. It’s a complicated relationship to say the least. The best analogy I have to describe my experience with anxiety is my mind is like a computer with 20 windows open at all times. Each window is a thought. I cycle through each window, it's not intentional it's just how I operate. This process makes me feel like I've got everything handled and under control. At it's best, I find this makes me extremely efficient as I feel

Jennifer Armitage
Oct 24, 20212 min read
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