The voice on the clock radio is an annoying mumble and you are dragged awake in the morning after yet another awful night’s sleep. With eyes still closed, lying there, the feeling of dread for the upcoming day descends on you mixed with a blanket of apathy. It is so palpable, it might suffocate you, […]
FollowFitness as a Life Skill for Your Life and Career
A couple of weeks ago, I came across an article that resonated with me personally, and I have seen this viewpoint reflected in my work with clients. The title of the article is: “Why Exercise is a Life Skill.” written by Marci Fox, Ph.D. and Leslie Sokol, Ph.D.. Doctors Fox and Sokol compare the process […]
Interview Skills 101 for Your Life and Career
Recently I volunteered at Gastown Vocational Services, Work Readiness Group, assisting with Mock Interviews for clients in the Career Preparation Module. This step is an important component of their individualized Vocational Rehabilitation Plan. As with most volunteer work, it was a very rewarding experience. In less than two hours, I gave 10-minute interviews to six […]