Abundance Buddies Posts

In the latest installment of Mindful Conversations, host Nikki Csek was joined by Josie Ruoss, a counsellor with Next Step Counselling Group. The duo discussed a variety of topics including Ruoss’s journey to becoming a counsellor, how to pick a counsellor, details about an event Ruoss is putting together and more. After going to school to become a teacher, Ruoss began noticing a feeling that something was missing. Kelowna Now

The British summer is a pretty weird time when it comes down to it. Either the heat and humidity intensify and, in a nation that doesn’t really do air conditioning, everything gets quickly unpleasant and overwhelming. Or we get cool, cloudy, or even miserable rainy days, and you feel cheated (“Call this summer?”). At the same time, you’ve either booked a holiday, in which case you’re rushing to get all your work done before you leave, and stressing about how…

The term “self-care” has gained traction in recent years – but what does it really mean and how does it benefit us and those we love? Put simply, self-care is taking intentional action to preserve and enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The International Self-Care Foundation (ISAF) established Self-Care Day to be observed every July 24th (7/24) to signify observing self-care, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. While this may not always be possible thanks to our…