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🙋♀️🙋♂️Productivity For Neurodivergent Professionals: Building Happy Habits
Description Join Happy Space® founder and executive productivity coach, Clare Kumar, in a conversation about the ongoing challenge of doing what we know we “should” do but never seem to be able to. This is not stick-a-fork-in-your-eye productivity coaching, but rather a search for inner knowing and finding joy in what we choose to do. Hosted by Host Cohost Add to Calendar Get the Fishbowl app to join this event Get the Fishbowl app to join this event Share icon
Group Coaching | Clare Kumar
If you've been wanting to feel more in control of your day, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. The very first group coaching program starts the week of May 3, 2021, and is offered at introductory pricing at a massive 50% off. Clients reach out to me for help in both getting things done and feeling better about it with an ultimate goal of achieving sustainable performance. Sustainability is key, right? I’m not talking about a sprint to the finish approach.
Work From Home | Clare Kumar
2. YOU'RE INVITED! Every week I'll be interviewing subject matter experts with valuable insights on having a better experience working from home, especially during this ultra-challenging time and you're invited to join us! Calls will take place over Zoom. If you join us live, you will be muted while I am interviewing our guests and then be invited to ask either of us your questions. REGISTER for the calls that interest you via the links below.
Spring Clearing Series - An inspiring, comfortable office is a productive office
3 min read This post is sponsored by Staples Canada. As always, opinions are my own. I had the pleasure of touring to a few cities in Canada this spring to share ways to be more productive this season. Not only do we need to think about being productive in how we accomplish what we want to do, it pays to find solutions which are as effective and efficient as possible.
Lighten Your Laundry Load!
This is a sponsored post. Laundry never stops, so if we’re going to have to take care of it I like to encourage ways to make it a lot less onerous. Read on to find ways you might even find yourself enjoying it! Shift your mindset As a productivity coach, my mission is to help people have more fun while getting things done, and laundry is no exception. In my holistic model for sustainable performance, Productivity CPR™, the R stands for Ritual. Why ritual?
Speaking | Clare Kumar
COMPASS - Kill Cruise Control – Stay an Engaged Driver in Life If employees are not clear about their values and purpose, and if these are not aligned with corporate values, engagement at work will likely suffer. In today’s busy lives, it is common to keep responding to the demands of external stimuli and omit pausing to check in with the self to be sure of what is truly desired. If living off course, resentment can build, sometimes slowly over time, which can erode productivity.
Put Down the Phone! How Not to Answer Email on Your Vacation
If you’ve got a vacation planned, I’ll bet you’re looking forward to a break from your regular routine. But will you get one? Photo credit: Eric J. Smith – used with permission Or will you be like this gentleman, so engrossed in his phone, he misses the whale emerging from the ocean right beside him? According to a 2015 study by Randstad, an HR firm, 40% of Canadians read their email while on vacation.
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Summer weather sabotaging your productivity? Tips to stay on track
In Toronto, where I live, we endure weather extremes. From a wicked ice storm at the end of April to a week of heat alerts just two months later. With that, I know we are not alone in feeling the urge to take advantage of gorgeous weather. When it’s nice outside, it can be harder than ever to feel motivated and stay focused on work. We may also have purposeful goals to accomplish during these weeks and find it hard to fight the pull to be outdoors. So, what can we do?
How to stock your holiday bar on a budget
TORONTO — For many, nothing rings in the festive season like a smooth single-malt whisky or a warming glass of your favourite red wine enjoyed in the company of good friends. But with so many social obligations over December, entertaining with and gifting such potent potables can add up, says Adam McDowell, author of "Drinks: A User's Guide." To keep your budget within reason, McDowell recommends embracing the spirit of Scrooge when it comes to sleuthing out a great bargain.
RCMP seize 127kg of cocaine in smuggling probe
LAC SAINT-FRANCOIS, Que. — RCMP say they have seized 127 kilograms of cocaine and made three arrests in a drug smuggling investigation in southwestern Quebec. Investigators say they uncovered a scheme to import large quantities of cocaine destined for the Montreal market by routing it through Los Angeles and Houston. They say the accused were also involved trafficking cannabis and illegal tobacco.
Investigators to look at electrical system in Oakland fire
OAKLAND, Calif. — Federal officials investigating a fire that killed 36 people during a party at an Oakland warehouse plan to bring in engineers to examine the building's electrical system, as they try to pinpoint the cause of a blaze that has cast a spotlight on similar artists' colonies around the country that offer cheap housing but unsafe living conditions.
Trump criticizes union leader critical of Indiana deal
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam a union leader who criticized his deal to discourage air conditioner manufacturer Carrier Corp.
IS calls for attacks on US bases in uneasy island of Bahrain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Islamic State group is calling on its followers to launch attacks in Bahrain, including those targeting American military personnel stationed on the tiny island ahead of a visit by the U.S. defence secretary. The appeal for violence came in a video that also urges militants to attack the Sunni-ruled island's Shiite majority amid a wider government crackdown on dissent there.
Trumps taps retired Marine general for homeland security
WASHINGTON — Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly carved out a reputation as a highly respected, but often outspoken commander who could roil debate with blunt assessments or unpopular directives on issues ranging from women in combat to the treatment of detainees at the Guantanamo Bay detention centre. But the man chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security holds a more sombre distinction.
Where Trump won: A look at county data
WASHINGTON — One month ago, Donald Trump shocked the world. He won the White House by capturing five key states — including several that hadn't voted Republican in decades. The Canadian Press examined his wins in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida. In an effort to understand how Trump won these states, where he won them and with which voters, it built a database of every county, with demographic characteristics and voter behaviour dating back to 2004.
Signs to mark eastern and western ends of longest US road
BOSTON — Signs marking the eastern and western ends of the longest continuous road in the U.S. are being unveiled on both coasts. Historic U.S. Route 20 runs between Boston and Newport, Oregon. On Thursday, Massachusetts highway officials plan to install a mileage sign on the eastern end of the road in Boston's Kenmore Square. The sign will inform motorists that Newport, Oregon, is a mere 3,365 miles away on Route 20 westbound.
Polar bears scavenging more bowheads: study
As more killer whales move into the Arctic, at least one population of polar bears is learning how to make the best of no longer being at the top of the food chain. Research presented at a scientific conference in Winnipeg this week suggests the bears are beginning to take advantage of the beached remains of an orca's favourite food — bowhead whales. "It's still early days yet in this story," said Gregory Thiemann of York University in Toronto.
Canadian woman on banknote to be unveiled
TORONTO — The Bank of Canada and the federal finance minister will announce later today which Canadian woman will grace the front of the country's next banknote. The five women in contention for the honour are activist Viola Desmond, poet Emily Pauline Johnson, engineer Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill, athlete Fanny (Bobbie) Rosenfeld and suffragette Idola Saint-Jean.
Polar bears scavenging more bowheads: study
As more killer whales move into the Arctic, at least one population of polar bears is learning how to make the best of no longer being at the top of the food chain. Research presented at a scientific conference in Winnipeg this week suggests the bears are beginning to take advantage of the beached remains of an orca's favourite food — bowhead whales. "It's still early days yet in this story," said Gregory Thiemann of York University in Toronto.
Polar bears scavenging more bowheads: study
As more killer whales move into the Arctic, at least one population of polar bears is learning how to make the best of no longer being at the top of the food chain. Research presented at a scientific conference in Winnipeg this week suggests the bears are beginning to take advantage of the beached remains of an orca's favourite food — bowhead whales. "It's still early days yet in this story," said Gregory Thiemann of York University in Toronto.
Toews gives $1 million to community centre
WINNIPEG — The captain of the Chicago Blackhawks is giving back in record-setting fashion to his home town of Winnipeg. Jonathan Toews has donated $1 million to a campaign to build a new fieldhouse at the city's Dakota Community Centre, the place where he learned to play hockey. He will also act as the fundraising project's honorary chairman. The donation from the Jonathan Toews Foundation is reportedly the largest-ever private donation to a community centre in Manitoba.
Signs to mark eastern and western ends of longest US road
BOSTON — Signs marking the eastern and western ends of the longest continuous road in the U.S. are being unveiled on both coasts. Historic U.S. Route 20 runs between Boston and Newport, Oregon. On Thursday, Massachusetts highway officials plan to install a mileage sign on the eastern end of the road in Boston's Kenmore Square. The sign will inform motorists that Newport, Oregon, is a mere 3,365 miles away on Route 20 westbound.
Toews gives $1 million to community centre
WINNIPEG — The captain of the Chicago Blackhawks is giving back in record-setting fashion to his home town of Winnipeg. Jonathan Toews has donated $1 million to a campaign to build a new fieldhouse at the city's Dakota Community Centre, the place where he learned to play hockey. He will also act as the fundraising project's honorary chairman. The donation from the Jonathan Toews Foundation is reportedly the largest-ever private donation to a community centre in Manitoba.
Canadian woman on banknote to be unveiled
TORONTO — The Bank of Canada and the federal finance minister will announce later today which Canadian woman will grace the front of the country's next banknote. The five women in contention for the honour are activist Viola Desmond, poet Emily Pauline Johnson, engineer Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill, athlete Fanny (Bobbie) Rosenfeld and suffragette Idola Saint-Jean.
Nurse accused of killing seniors had case put over
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — The case of a nurse accused of killing eight seniors at two long-term care homes in southwestern Ontario has been put over until Jan. 6. Elizabeth Wettlaufer, 49, was remanded into custody Thursday during a brief appearance in court by video link. Wettlaufer is charged with eight counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of elderly residents at nursing homes in Woodstock, Ont., and London, Ont.
Housing starts dip slightly in November
OTTAWA — The federal housing agency says the number of new home construction projects dipped slightly last month. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in all areas of the country fell to 183,989 units in November, down four per cent from 192,297 units in October. In urban areas of Ontario, the seasonally adjusted rate of starts declined to 55,232 units, down 32 per cent from the previous month.
How to stock your holiday bar on a budget
TORONTO — For many, nothing rings in the festive season like a smooth single-malt whisky or a warming glass of your favourite red wine enjoyed in the company of good friends. But with so many social obligations over December, entertaining with and gifting such potent potables can add up, says Adam McDowell, author of "Drinks: A User's Guide." To keep your budget within reason, McDowell recommends embracing the spirit of Scrooge when it comes to sleuthing out a great bargain.
Christmas tree farmer returns wedding band lost 15 years ago
WHITE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Christmas tree farmer has found and returned a wedding ring a New Jersey man lost roughly 15 years ago. David Penner says his wedding band slipped off his finger during a visit to Wyckoff's Tree Farm in White Township with his wife years ago. Penner thought he had lost the ring forever. But in April, John Wyckoff, a third-generation tree farmer, found it by chance in the soil.
Dufferin County could receive up to 15 cm of snow
If Environment Canada’s forecast is correct, Dufferin County will receive up to 15 cm of snow within a 12-hour period later this afternoon. At about 4:30 a.m. on Thursday (Dec. 8), the national weather agency issued a snow squall watch for the region. It is the expected the weather system, which is expected to begin late Thursday afternoon, will dump about 15 cm of snow onto Dufferin County. The snow squalls are expected to continue into Friday.
Long-awaited Canada border bill advances in U.S.
WASHINGTON — A bill to simplify crossing the Canadian-U.S. border moved ahead in the American Congress on Wednesday, with little time left to get it passed before lawmakers break to form a post-election legislature in the New Year. The Harper and Trudeau governments both signed so-called preclearance deals with the Obama administration, but the arrangement required implementing legislation and U.S. lawmakers have not made it a priority. The bill finally got some attention Wednesday evening.
Economists say worst over for Alberta
EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci met with key economists Wednesday to look ahead to 2017, with the consensus being the worst is over for the provincial economy. But Avery Shenfeld, chief economist of CIBC, said how much things will improve is still up in the air and tied to the price of oil. Ceci and the economists discussed a range of issues, including Alberta's looming carbon tax.
Economists say worst over for Alberta
EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci met with key economists Wednesday to look ahead to 2017, with the consensus being the worst is over for the provincial economy. But Avery Shenfeld, chief economist of CIBC, said how much things will improve is still up in the air and tied to the price of oil. Ceci and the economists discussed a range of issues, including Alberta's looming carbon tax.
Iraq's parliament speaker says airstrike killed civilians
BAGHDAD — Iraq's parliament speaker says an airstrike targeting the Islamic State-held town of Qaim near the Syrian border killed and wounded "dozens" of civilians, and that he is holding the Iraqi government responsible. "The airstrike hit unarmed civilians in shopping centres in Qaim and caused the killing and wounding of dozens of them," speaker Salim al-Jabouri said in a statement late Wednesday, calling the incident a "crime" and saying the perpetrators should be punished.
IS calls for attacks on US bases in uneasy island of Bahrain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Islamic State group is calling on its followers to launch attacks in Bahrain, including those targeting American military personnel stationed on the tiny island ahead of a visit by the U.S. defence secretary. The appeal for violence came in a video that also urges militants to attack the Sunni-ruled island's Shiite majority amid a wider government crackdown on dissent there.
Pakistan opens probe into deadly plane crash that killed 47
GUG, Pakistan — Pakistani military helicopters on Thursday ferried remains of plane crash victims to the capital, Islamabad, as aviation authorities said they opened a probe into the crash that killed 47 passengers and crew the day before in the country's northwest.
Trump to meet with victims of OSU attack, resume road show
NEW YORK — Donald Trump is going to try to show a more sensitive side Thursday, meeting with victims of last week's Ohio State University attack, before taking his "thank you" road show to three more states that supported him in the election. Trump is taking on a grim task that President Barack Obama has faced numerous times over the last eight years: consoling the survivors after an attack of mass violence.
Where Trump won: A look at county data
WASHINGTON — One month ago, Donald Trump shocked the world. He won the White House by capturing five key states — including several that hadn't voted Republican in decades. The Canadian Press examined his wins in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida. In an effort to understand how Trump won these states, where he won them and with which voters, it built a database of every county, with demographic characteristics and voter behaviour dating back to 2004.
Polar bears scavenging more bowheads: study
As more killer whales move into the Arctic, at least one population of polar bears is learning how to make the best of no longer being at the top of the food chain. Research presented at a scientific conference in Winnipeg this week suggests the bears are beginning to take advantage of the beached remains of an orca's favourite food — bowhead whales. "It's still early days yet in this story," said Gregory Thiemann of York University in Toronto.
Toews gives $1 million to community centre
WINNIPEG — The captain of the Chicago Blackhawks is giving back in record-setting fashion to his home town of Winnipeg. Jonathan Toews has donated $1 million to a campaign to build a new fieldhouse at the city's Dakota Community Centre, the place where he learned to play hockey. He will also act as the fundraising project's honorary chairman. The donation from the Jonathan Toews Foundation is reportedly the largest-ever private donation to a community centre in Manitoba.
Where Trump won: A look at county data
WASHINGTON — One month ago, Donald Trump shocked the world. He won the White House by capturing five key states — including several that hadn't voted Republican in decades. The Canadian Press examined his wins in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida. In an effort to understand how Trump won these states, where he won them and with which voters, it built a database of every county, with demographic characteristics and voter behaviour dating back to 2004.
Police officer hurt after struck by SUV
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — A Niagara Region police officer is recovering from wrist and shoulder injuries after being clipped by an SUV at a traffic stop on Wednesday. Police say the officer was directing traffic at an accident scene near St. Catharines and was wearing a reflective jacket and using a flashlight at the time. Police say the officer tried to direct an SUV away from the collision but was struck by the vehicle, which continued on until it was stopped a short distance away by other officers.
The push for gender neutral washrooms in schools
REGINA — The small picture of a black toilet on a white background above the word "washroom" has become a big sign of inclusion for a rural school district in Saskatchewan. Prairie Valley School Division, near Regina, has created all-gender washrooms at all of its facilities, including elementary schools. Director of education Ben Grebinski says it was important to include elementary schools because transgender children of all ages need support from educators.
Canadian woman on banknote to be unveiled
TORONTO — The Bank of Canada and the federal finance minister will announce later today which Canadian woman will grace the front of the country's next banknote. The five women in contention for the honour are activist Viola Desmond, poet Emily Pauline Johnson, engineer Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill, athlete Fanny (Bobbie) Rosenfeld and suffragette Idola Saint-Jean.
The push for gender neutral washrooms in schools
REGINA — The small picture of a black toilet on a white background above the word "washroom" has become a big sign of inclusion for a rural school district in Saskatchewan. Prairie Valley School Division, near Regina, has created all-gender washrooms at all of its facilities, including elementary schools. Director of education Ben Grebinski says it was important to include elementary schools because transgender children of all ages need support from educators.
Canadian woman on banknote to be unveiled
TORONTO — The Bank of Canada and the federal finance minister will announce later today which Canadian woman will grace the front of the country's next banknote. The five women in contention for the honour are activist Viola Desmond, poet Emily Pauline Johnson, engineer Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill, athlete Fanny (Bobbie) Rosenfeld and suffragette Idola Saint-Jean.
Police officer hurt after struck by SUV
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — A Niagara Region police officer is recovering from wrist and shoulder injuries after being clipped by an SUV at a traffic stop on Wednesday. Police say the officer was directing traffic at an accident scene near St. Catharines and was wearing a reflective jacket and using a flashlight at the time. Police say the officer tried to direct an SUV away from the collision but was struck by the vehicle, which continued on until it was stopped a short distance away by other officers.
Signs to mark eastern and western ends of longest US road
BOSTON — Signs marking the eastern and western ends of the longest continuous road in the U.S. are being unveiled on both coasts. Historic U.S. Route 20 runs between Boston and Newport, Oregon. On Thursday, Massachusetts highway officials plan to install a mileage sign on the eastern end of the road in Boston's Kenmore Square. The sign will inform motorists that Newport, Oregon, is a mere 3,365 miles away on Route 20 westbound.
Signs to mark eastern and western ends of longest US road
BOSTON — Signs marking the eastern and western ends of the longest continuous road in the U.S. are being unveiled on both coasts. Historic U.S. Route 20 runs between Boston and Newport, Oregon. On Thursday, Massachusetts highway officials plan to install a mileage sign on the eastern end of the road in Boston's Kenmore Square. The sign will inform motorists that Newport, Oregon, is a mere 3,365 miles away on Route 20 westbound.
Signs to mark eastern and western ends of longest US road
BOSTON — Signs marking the eastern and western ends of the longest continuous road in the U.S. are being unveiled on both coasts. Historic U.S. Route 20 runs between Boston and Newport, Oregon. On Thursday, Massachusetts highway officials plan to install a mileage sign on the eastern end of the road in Boston's Kenmore Square. The sign will inform motorists that Newport, Oregon, is a mere 3,365 miles away on Route 20 westbound.
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