The self-reflection question today is a bit more practical: "Am I waking up in the morning, ready to take on the day?" What is our attitude in the morning? I have to admit that lately, my mornings have felt a bit dull. Perhaps it is the darker, cooler mornings. Perhaps I find myself a bit sadder these days as we build up to the anniversary of my mom's death. Perhaps it is simply the day of the week. Probably a combination of all three of these things, I have come to notice t

In our ongoing series on self-reflection, we come to question number three: "What do I want to be known for?" This is an interesting question as it really probes at our self-identity. Will we choose to be known for a role that defines us such as who we are as a parent or the type of work we do? Or will we lean into qualities and characteristics that we aim to be in our every day life? Will we be known for our interests outside of work? For the type of friend that we are? I w

Self-reflection is an important part of getting to know ourselves; it is a requirement in "doing the work." The self-reflection question for today is: "Am I using my time wisely?" This appears to be quite a simple question. And yet, it is worth the moments we take to think about how we are using our time. Do we say "yes" to everything? Do we wake up in the morning and don't stop until our head hits the pillow at night? Do we choose mindless activities as a way to zone out or

I often speak about self-reflection and the importance of being open and curious about ourselves; how we process the world, our core beliefs, how our past informs us, our accountability when it comes to our choices and our behaviours. I have decided to post self-reflection questions, not only as a way to get us thinking, but also as a way to potentially generate conversations with our loved ones. The entries won't be posted as a series, but rather once in awhile, as self-refl