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Kicking the Clutter: How to prevent procrastination

Kicking the Clutter: How to prevent procrastination

Since the habit of putting things off is predictable, the first thing to do is not to take action, but to stop.
Ask Ellie: Marital separation can lead to growth and reconciliation

Ask Ellie: Marital separation can lead to growth and reconciliation

40% of divorcing couples are interested in marriage restoration, according to a survey in the U.S.
Ask Ellie: Fight pessimism with purposeful optimism

Ask Ellie: Fight pessimism with purposeful optimism

It is possible to overcome the pain and pessimism from negative past life experiences
Ask Ellie: Partner's alcoholism alienating friends and family

Ask Ellie: Partner's alcoholism alienating friends and family

Regarding “for better or for worse” — what happens when there isn’t any “better” on the horizon?
Kicking the Clutter: Is there a life in the comfort zone?

Kicking the Clutter: Is there a life in the comfort zone?

We become complacent by craving sameness and predictability. Maybe that is the reason so many of us resist the change. ~ Ranka Burzan
4 New Year’s resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022

4 New Year’s resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022

What if we expanded New Year's aspirations to include resolutions that benefit our communities, society and the planet, too?
No, putting a spoon in an open bottle of champagne doesn’t keep it bubbly

No, putting a spoon in an open bottle of champagne doesn’t keep it bubbly

At a recent tasting, I was presenting some sparkling wines from the Limoux region of France, a region that produced sparkling wines at least 100 years before wines from the Champagne region were well known.
Ask Ellie: Questioning husband's sexuality may reflect wife's insecurity

Ask Ellie: Questioning husband's sexuality may reflect wife's insecurity

Perhaps the confused spouse should ask or figure out what gets, or has previously gotten, her husband passionate
Powell River Public Library releases Most-Borrowed List for 2021

Powell River Public Library releases Most-Borrowed List for 2021

Staff perseveres through health restrictions and flood, and 'people got their books'
Ask Ellie: Mom should appreciate adult daughter as she is

Ask Ellie: Mom should appreciate adult daughter as she is

Worrying about a child's well-being is natural, but if they don't want your help, persisting at offering advice can be counter-productive.