by Corrie Melanson | Jan 18, 2023 | Blog
January is a welcome time for me after a 3-month hiatus from work (and many other things) due to my recent experiences with intense insomnia, anxiety, and a concussion. I spent 6 weeks being horizontal most of the time, and an additional 6 weeks slowly, very slowly...
by Corrie Melanson | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog
We are living through a time of reflection and questioning, as we witness the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II this week and also the important narrative around the complex and violent history of the monarchy, and the damaging, intergenerational impacts of...
by Corrie Melanson | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog
As summer ends, you may be experiencing post vacation blues. In an article published by the British Safety Council, Francisco Bretones defines Post Vacation Blues or Post Holiday Depression as “vague anxiety, increased irritability, feelings of nostalgia, sleep...
by Corrie Melanson | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog
Last week, I delivered a webinar to learning professionals from across Canada for I4PL (Institute for Performance and Learning) focused on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and equity. As workplaces become more inclusive and welcoming environments for diverse...
by Corrie Melanson | Aug 9, 2022 | Blog
Last week, I harvested a year’s worth of garlic. Garlic takes about ten months to grow, so when it’s time to harvest, it feels like a wonderful, seasonal ritual. I have been growing garlic for over two decades, and in that time, I have proudly never bought any from a...
by Corrie Melanson | Jul 22, 2022 | Blog
To me, pride means living authentically – being able to live and love freely, no matter your sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. I first came out twenty years ago. ‘First’ because coming out happens again and again and again – in different...
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