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Getting to “Flow”
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You begin and lose track of time. You blink, and one hour has gone by. When was the last time you were “in the zone”? This intense feeling is energizing and happy. Most of us have experienced it through activities that we are good at and that challenge us in just the right way. The…
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On Your Mark, Get Set… Unwind!
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And…my vacation starts today! Whew. This year was a tough one. I’ll save my reflections for later, but just the fact I haven’t posted in this space for several months gives an indication of where my head has been. (Yep, buried.) But I’m coming up for some sunshine and air and couldn’t be happier. My…
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Riding Around Town
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I unlocked the Sobi bike, threw my work bag in the basket and set off. Last week, I used our Hamilton Bike Share network (aka Sobi) to get from school to school for some visits. It was amazing! I love riding my bike, but I didn’t imagine that it would be so fun. The combination of…
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That Metre Can Save My Life
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I was one happy cyclist this past September 1. Ontario passed a series of amendments to traffic laws that are intended to make the roads safer for cyclists: All drivers of motor vehicles are required to maintain a minimum distance of one-metre, where practical, when passing cyclists on highways; Persons who improperly open or leave opened…
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It’s Summer – Take Some Time Off
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Everyone needs vacation. There is no substitute for forcing your mind and body away from work, even if just for a week. (For the record, I believe people need way more than that.) Some folks say they just can’t. I don’t get that. There was a recent exchange on Twitter about the following blog post,…