Do What you Love Blog

Occupational therapy is the therapy of doing. When people are injured, become sick, or when they are born with a disability, there can be gaps between what they are currently doing and what they want/need/dream to do. We use occupations that are important to the people that we work with as both goals and means so that clients can do what they need for their wellbeing.

“To be listened to is a striking experience, partly because it is so rare” (Co-Active Coaching). I’m sure we’ve all experienced it; going to talk to a friend, family member, therapist etc and feeling this immediate connection, feeling weight lifting off your shoulders… like your feelings are known, understood and valid. This person who makes […]

For many of us, the idea of self care makes us think instantly of being selfish — of booking a day at a spa, for example, or spending a whole day indulging in things we only want to do. Self care is actually more about doing what we can to tend to ourselves so that […]

I’m sure everyone has at least once in their life had thoughts about how they were going to afford university. For me, I had this thought hundreds of times. Let’s just say I didn’t grow up in the most financially stable home, but that’s a story for another time. I’m here to talk about three particular instances. My […]

With COVID-19 overshadowing our every plan, it can become mentally exhausting trying to live a “normal” life, or at least life as it was pre-COVID. For me, my job went virtual and everything shut down in my area. I, like so many others, lost interactions with my peers and students and the ability to travel. […]

            After spending 14-days in quarantine, I stepped outside and immediately felt the sun shining on my face. I inhaled a deep breath of fresh air as I once again discovered the smell of familiar trees. I instantly felt the breeze of the beautiful day brushing against my skin. I smiled as I heard the birds […]

Are you struggling with sleep?  Has it become more difficult to get the sleep you need since we started social distancing? You are not alone! So, why are we struggling to sleep more during COVID-19? There are two main reasons for our increased trouble with sleep.  First, many of us are experiencing higher levels of […]

In this short blog, Sarah Good a Canadian-based Occupational Therapist, shares a relaxation strategy she has found helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. During these times, it is vital to engage in practices which help to calm and regulate our nervous system.  I would like to invite you to try a practice that I call ‘Flower […]

As our spring weather arrives in Canada many of us feel a strong yearning to be outdoors as much as possible during our few months of warmth.  At the same time, we also find ourselves social distancing and many may have limited access to outdoor spaces where we can safely stay away from others.  A […]

Should I stick with at-home workouts or should I go back to the gym? This is a question that I have been contemplating for the past few days. In some places, gyms and training facilities are starting up again, with small class sizes and lots of safety measures in place (screenings, taped out athlete zones, […]

For my first at-home workout, I grabbed some bags of oats, water bags, and stuffed my backpacks with Harry Potter books. It wasn’t the most comfortable workout, but it worked.    Later that day, I rented equipment from my local gym (and small business), Crossfit Lolo, so I could have a barbell and a bike […]