Yes, that sinking feeling is grief, but it’s a different kind. We are collectively grieving life as we knew it. The grief process is expressed differently for everyone, but there is no escaping the five stages of grief which are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. But this grief — grieving the way we expected society to function — it’s different. …

During the #COVID19 pandemic, self-isolation may be the right decision for you and your family, but it’s easier said than done. Isolation, whether self-chosen or imposed by government, carries risks to your mental health and we need to talk about how to mitigate the risk. If your lifestyle is busy…

If you believe the experts (and I do), then we’re in for a rude awakening as COVID-19 runs its course. Industries are already disrupted, stocks are in the toilet and health care resources are expected to fail. Pretty dismal outlook. I’ll leave it to the health care experts to talk…

Friends of mine (athletic ones!) did the Tough Mudder several years ago. I was there cheering from the sidelines. …

Whether you’re a diehard Raptors fan or a hop-on-the-Jurassic-Park-bandwagon-for-the-playoffs fan like I am, this team’s example of resilience mastery — and fouls — is insightful for us on the sidelines. As we wait on the edge of our seats for tomorrow night’s game, I thought it’d be fun to unpack…

So many people’s version of good small talk is sharing tales of their extreme busyness, as if, somehow being busy is a good thing or unique. I interpret it as meaning you can’t control your life and don’t make good choices about how you invest your time. I highly doubt…