In the rapidly evolving landscape of personal and professional development, the role of a life coach has become increasingly significant. Life coaching, once perceived as a luxury or an ambiguous service, is now recognized for its profound impact on individuals seeking to enhance their lives. Here are seven compelling reasons why working with a life…
Feeling burned out? Have your new year resolutions stalled in neutral? Juggling deadlines, chasing side hustles, and mastering adulting can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. But what if there was a way to de-stress, find inner peace, and cultivate self-love – all while connecting with your body and mind? Enter…
Who is James Clear? James Clear is a popular author, speaker and productivity expert. He is one of the first experts I wrote about in my blog and someone who I saw speak here in Toronto. His New York Times bestseller book, ‘Atomic Habits’, focuses on habit formation and implementation, with the aim of continuous…
Dr. Gayle MacBride was recently interviewed for the “Women in Wellness” series by Authority Magazine (owned by Medium.com) about her: “Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing.” Check it out here. And if you just want the tips, here’s a direct link to the video. Veritas Psychology Partners offers telehealth…
That’s a question Dr. Gayle MacBride gets from time to time, so she put together some thoughts to help guide people in similar situations. Becoming friends with an ex’s new partner is very tricky and for the most part isn’t something that people do for all the reasons you can imagine: This is emotionally complex and will…
A client recently asked Dr. Gayle MacBride about Cameron Diaz’s comment about sleeping in separate bedrooms. Here’s Dr. MacBride’s response. A growing number of Americans are choosing to sleep separately. There can be some benefits to this arrangement, but there can also be a cost associated with it. The benefit of sleeping in separate rooms may include getting…
Recently, Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked just that. Here’s her response: When I am lonely I try to identify what might be causing that feeling. I’m an ambivert and need a good balance of social contact and alone time. If I realize that I need some social time, then I think about which friend might be able…
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Getting unstuck can be tricky. The best way I navigate this is: Take a moment to listen to my self-talk – really listen. This is the step that I find most people skip. If I can identify what my internal dialogue is saying, I can…
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Sometimes we go to therapy, even if we don’t think we need it. The times when this is most important are when people are giving you the same feedback again and again (eg. hearing the same complaints from multiple people). Therapists can help you see…
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: The “boyfriend effect” is real. Gen Z doesn’t have a lock on this effect, they just have social media platforms to talk about it. We have long known that when people get into committed relationships they tend to dress down a bit, gain weight, and…