lifestyle - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:29:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Tackling Tough Transitions: Strategies to Find the Silver Linings https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/01/tackling-tough-transitions-strategies-to-find-the-silver-linings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tackling-tough-transitions-strategies-to-find-the-silver-linings Mon, 18 Jan 2016 12:00:35 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9872 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Co-written with Lindsay Sinclair, Occupational Therapist Throughout our lives we all experience transitions. Whether it is a new job, retirement, the loss of a relationship, change in function due to injury or illness, or a change in environment, transitions are inevitable.  Although transitions can be exciting, […]

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]]> 5 Life Lessons Learned From The Elf On The Shelf https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/12/5-life-lessons-learned-from-the-elf-on-the-shelf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-life-lessons-learned-from-the-elf-on-the-shelf Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:00:32 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9734 The holidays bring a host of traditions. From the process of getting real trees to decorating fake ones, from putting up lights, buying the right gift, and who to visit when, there is no shortage of ways to be busy in December. However, the most recent tradition is the ever popular Elf On the Shelf. […]

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]]> The “Bionic Model” Hits The Runway https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/11/the-bionic-model-hits-the-runway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bionic-model-hits-the-runway Thu, 05 Nov 2015 12:00:31 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9584 Take a look at the newest model to take the stage during New York Fashion Week this year.  American Rebekah Marine, who was born without a right arm, refers to herself as the “bionic model” Check out the following from Time for more information on her modelling career and her appearance at this year’s Fashion […]

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]]> Change Your Habits, Change Your Mood https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/09/change-your-habits-change-your-mood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=change-your-habits-change-your-mood Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:00:11 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9346 A habit is defined as “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.”  Habits can sometimes become something we do without even realizing it, until someone points it out.  Recently Time Magazine published an article on 12 habits that are bad for your mental health.  Check them out […]

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]]> “Letting Go” in September https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/09/letting-go-in-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letting-go-in-september Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:00:25 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9429 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) September is the month of many things – adjusting to new schedules, the end of summer vacations, changing weather, and for those with kids, a return to the hectic schedule of school and extracurricular programs.  As a mother of four, I always find September stressful (see […]

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]]> Love Languages Applied to Work and Home https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/07/love-languages-applied-to-work-and-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=love-languages-applied-to-work-and-home Mon, 20 Jul 2015 11:00:16 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9075 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) I have a few online Goddesses I follow.  Women entrepreneurs who have built an empire educating other women on how to be successful.  Much like my own blog, they are comfortable sharing their stories of success and failure and want others to benefit from the knowledge […]

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]]> Are You Safe in the Sun? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/07/are-you-safe-in-the-sun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-safe-in-the-sun Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:00:23 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9063 We all know the importance of protecting ourselves in the sun.  Summer is here and with more time spent outdoors and the UV index at its highest it is extremely important to protect yourself.  Proper clothing, sun hats, and shade all help, but many health experts feel the best way to protect ourselves is by regular […]

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]]> The Benefits of Biking to Work https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/05/the-benefits-of-biking-to-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-benefits-of-biking-to-work Wed, 27 May 2015 11:00:41 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8834 Nicer weather has arrived!  It’s time to take advantage by getting outside and adding some more physical activity to your life.  Biking to work, if your commute is close enough, is a great way to increase physical activity, reduce the effects of sitting disease, save time, money, and help the environment.  Don’t have bike?  Don’t […]

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]]> Healthy is a Lifestyle, Not Just a Behavior https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/05/healthy-is-a-lifestyle-not-just-a-behavior/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-is-a-lifestyle-not-just-a-behavior Tue, 19 May 2015 11:00:10 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8773 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) In my work as an occupational therapist I am often asked to help people learn to manage or improve their behavior.  Things they want to stop or start doing, and how to get there, become the topic of our treatment sessions.  But my response in these […]

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]]> Financial Social Work as a Vital Intervention for Disability-Related Financial Stress https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/05/financial-social-work-as-a-vital-intervention-for-disability-related-financial-stress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=financial-social-work-as-a-vital-intervention-for-disability-related-financial-stress Mon, 11 May 2015 11:00:23 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8727 I can say with certainty that 100% of my clients suffer from financial difficulty when faced with disability, trauma or injury.  It is just not common for people to plan for the “rainy day” that could be ill health.  Yet, the impact of financial strain is significant.  Stress, anxiety, panic, excessive worry, loss of sleep, […]

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