by Emily Madill | Jun 10, 2025 | Goals, Heartfelt Living
Dear Graduate is a poem I wrote in honour of everyone celebrating this important milestone in life. It was inspired by my son, who is graduating and heading off to pursue his baseball dreams. I hope it will serve as a reminder to reflect on where you’ve been,...
by Emily Madill | Mar 28, 2023 | Goals, Healthy Habits, Joyful Habits
It’s not easy to put your best foot forward when it’s stuck in a rut. We all lose our way. I can get lost. The truth is, sometimes life is hard. Even the most well-equipped optimists get swallowed up in the rigors of life. But we can learn from those optimists. They...
by Emily Madill | Jun 29, 2022 | Goals, Heartfelt Living
Whether you’re a writer, a painter, a gardener, a builder, or someone who loves cooking, creativity is an ember that lives within us, just waiting to ignite. For some, this ember is familiar and tended to often. For others, the ember rarely gets stoked. Navigating...
by Emily Madill | Jan 7, 2022 | Goals, Joyful Habits, Mindful Living
Have you considered creating an emotional intention for the new year? It’s never too late to set an intention for how you most want to feel. It colors the tone for your week, your day, or a challenging situation on the horizon. The idea of intention setting is to...
by Emily Madill | Dec 12, 2021 | Goals, Self-Care, Uncategorized
A planning ritual does not sound like a form of self-care. It’s not exactly bubble baths and meditation. The idea of planning and organizing can feel constricting. Or it can feel like a chore. If the sound of routines and rituals isn’t music to your ears, you’re not...
by Emily Madill | Apr 28, 2021 | Goals, Joyful Habits, Mindful Living
How many times during the week do you feel overwhelmed? Do you spend more time worrying about the giant stack of things before you than actually doing the things? Imagine how much lighter the day would feel by eliminating the unnecessary worry that accompanies tasks....
