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Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
It turns out some people think of me when they think of gratitude. How absolutely magical. This fills my heart with gratefulness and appreciation, to be completely honest. The thought of people ever thinking about me is a bit odd too; which is weird too because I...
Freudenfreude; Take Action for 2023!
What is "Freudenfreude"? I hear you asking, and I am glad you did. It's the celebration of other people's successes. It's taking pleasure in supporting, lifting and encouraging others. And, while far from the only piece in success (oh so many elements come into play...
8 Tips to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet
I know, I know ... can it really be your best year? Can it be mine? I don't know the future but I know I can take some positive action right now and into January to make it the best year it can be, whatever happens. We don't have control over all the pieces. Say it...
Oh, what a year!
I don't know when the last time I posted here was - I deliberately didn't look before starting this blog but I know it hasn't been as frequent as I, or you, would like. Sigh. That's what a lot of loss and hard work does to a soul I suppose. But that's ok. This blog...
Let’s talk about Gossip: do you need a tinfoil hat?
It's dog and horse show season in North America and I am having lots of conversations with a wide range of people playing various games with animal partners about how to be their best selves in the ring and at the show site. There is lots of gossip flying around and...
Getting through …
I've had a week. Well, really I've had about 6 of them in a row. You know the kind of week. Things go right, and things go wrong. You are tired and maybe not eating as well as usual or meeting the markers you have set for yourself in terms of training, or performing...
Facing Fear
Fear has many faces ... Fear can get to us often whether it is fear of failure, fear of success or even fear of fear itself. Everyone has experienced fear at some point. Fear is often can be a real stumbling block that prevents success. Fear doesn't have to hold you...
You are not a victim
Don't get me wrong, you may have experienced horrible things - bullying, chronic illness, violence and complete and utter tragedies. In those times it's completely normal and natural to feel like you are a victim, that the world is against you, that you have no...
Lessons from a Lockdown .. or Three …
While the COVID pandemic still tragically and frustratingly rages in far too many parts of the world there is beginning to feel like there might be an end to it. Recovery begins. And I use that word carefully. Dora has always appreciated wfh. There is absolutely no...
Spring is in the air …
And here, in Ontario our lockdown continues. We are on a stay-at-home order until at least June 2 and we are a month into it now. I might actually be starting to miss in-person shopping a tiny bit - I need summer socks and a FUSSY about socks so would really like to...
About Andrea
I help handlers and their animal companions find the joy in training and competing together... and being the best they can be!
Whether you struggle with mental prep, planning, goal setting, or something else, together we will get your sails set the direction you want to go.