The Technology does Exist
If you are a “small c-” conservative in Canada, the argument against moving more quickly to decarbonize our economy has included many points. If you were to speak to Premier…
Lifestyle
The Pensioner and the Pandemic
This is the post I was going to write before I was rudely interrupted and told to lock myself in my room. I may indeed be the least affected person…
The Pensioner and the Pandemic and …
The Government Wants to Lock Me in My Room Well this blog post is taking somewhat of a change of direction from that planned, which was to focus on the…
Who Is Andrew Scheer? Lesson #1
I was having a conversation with a good friend that I worked with in politics (names are hidden to protect the innocent) years ago, he is still fairly plugged in…
Move to the City for a Slow Life
It’s often thought that cities are buys bustling places where nobody slows down. Sure, the streets are busier and there is more activity, but the city is a slow place…
On Embracing Change
We're moving. Today. Four strong men pulled up in an enormous truck this morning and right now I can hear them talking quietly and gasping as they haul sofas and…
Strat Plan Part 5: Healthy Lifestyle
I suppose we can all agree that a healthy lifestyle is better than an unhealthy one. And to a certain degree, a municipality can help residents choose a healthier one…
A New Perspective on Depression
Depression seemed to be talked about more last year than in previous years thanks to celebrities revealing their troubles with the affliction. There’s also been more research into depression. With…
A Year Without Politics – Month 1
Just after 9am on October 1st, I sat down at my computer, left every political group I was a member of, unfollowed every political page I was a fan of…
A Year Without Politics
From October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, I will be abstaining from politics. Those who know me are probably wondering if they should be dragging me to the nearest…
Having a successful law career and a personal life is possible!!!
By Carlos Vera Balancing the professional and personal life could be a difficult goal in the modern life. In some professions this could result almost impossible. One of the most…
Work-balance problem.It is up to the individual.
By Valery Turyshev In my essay I have summarized the points of view of three lawyers who wrote about a work-balance problem. I agree with their position relating to the…
Work and Family – Finding the right balance….for Lawyers
By: Tamir Salomon Finding the right balance between work and family is a tough hill to climb, but it is very much attainable. With the right amount of preparation and…
Is Work-Life Balance Attainable?
By: Shannon O’Connor Maintaining a work-life balance has been difficult for numerous legal professionals. The question still remains: can a balance between work and life be attainable within contemporary society?…
Don’t burnout—break out and dance!
By Hermione Shou Like many of us, you are tired, but you keep pushing through life. As a legal professional or a student with long work hours, you may already…
Work-Life Balance and Mental Health
By- Seyada Mahmoud It has been reported that 58% of Canadians report “overload” as a result of the pressures associated with work, home and family, friends, physical health, volunteer and…
A Lawyer’s Work, Life & Work-Life
By: Jason E Lau It is no mystery that the typical day of work for a lawyer is laden with long hours, sleepless nights, and unrelenting amounts of stress. Although…
Choosing a Path in the Legal Field While Balancing a Personal Life
By: Ashlin Kenuck My biggest weakness that I will completely take full responsibility for is my own poor time management skills. Coming into the field of law I knew that…
Working Hard or Hardly Working? Finding the Balance for Long-Term Success…
By: Ali Golabgir Avoiding professional burnout and personal resentment is not easy for the legal professional. Days are long, firms are demanding, but balance is attainable if you put in…
The Fallency and Impracticality of Work-Life Balance
By Leo Tam PRLG 722 Sec 101 Posted on: Jun 15, 2014 Work life balance is the effort to separate pressure from work from interfering with personal lives of individual…