Earlier this week, the City of Toronto announced that it will now be collecting race-based data to eliminate the blind spot in its response to the pandemic. And while the Province has still neglected to collect such data, it’s hard to say if this data will make a difference in the grand scheme of
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I’ve been thinking a lot about joy lately. This morning as I journaled the word popped up again for the third time in a matter of days, so I followed it and suddenly I was writing all about JOY. For me, journaling is a judgment-free zone to write about who I am and the things
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We all have the power to manifest our heart’s desires. When I say this to people they often give me a stare and secretly write me off. In any case, I believe that the power of positive thinking and affirmations have the power to shift your life in ways that are too powerful to
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Self-talk is not a topic that’s offered in any of my packages or the courses I teach; yet, somehow it surfaces with so many of my clients. When I first began Lalaa Writes in 2010, I had no idea that creating content and brand strategies for entrepreneurs would involve so many different facets and
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Last week I taught a writing workshop to teenagers who want to find and use their authentic voice in their writing. I don’t typically work with writers but rather businesses who want to write better. The distinction was clear when I started with these teens. They were passionate and they understood themselves in ways my
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The beginning of a new year is a fantastic time to set up your new planner. Most planners begin in January and see you through the year. Starting a new planner at the beginning of the year is an ideal way to begin planning with purpose and to kick off the habits you want to
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Did you know that the average North American reads only 12 books per year? 12 books. And according to a recent study, the median is actually closer to four books per year. When I read this stat, I quickly did the math and realized that I needed to do better. Well,
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For most entrepreneurs and non-profits a monthly or quarterly email newsletter is part of their strategy to connect with their audience on a regular basis. Although most businesses are active on social media, your audience is often not aware of all the content you post via your social media channels. That’s why your newsletter is
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