5:30am Lane swim, Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Drive If you’re still rubbing the sleep from your eyes, a dip into this chlorine bath should help wake you up. Swim lengths of Clayton Park’s amazing competition-sized pool in the wee hours (5:30-9:45am), Monday through Friday. 6am Bootcamp, Evolve Fitness, 5540 Cunard Street Nothing like […]
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5 apps to help you be the best you
Between Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat, the latest annoying game you’re playing and your Facebook updates—it’s a wonder if you have any time left over to spring clean your life. That’s where these apps come in, proving self-improvement doesn’t have to be boring or hard. Hit download and you’re half way to a better you. Mint […]
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Not all gyms
When January rolls around and the sugar cookies you were popping like vitamins over the holiday break begin to weigh on you, your first instinct might be to join a gym, because owning a membership is almost as good as going. But not all gyms are created equal, so don’t waste your time at a […]
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Good vibes only: five wellness experiences you have to try
Halifax is home to a growing number of wellness and spiritual bucket list-worthy experiences. You can find inner peace through complete sensory deprivation or to the tune of a haunting Himalayan singing bowl. Source your essential oils from a local herbalist, bust out some wild yoga moves and figure out what foods you should be […]
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The art of no
This year (and every year) you should carve out time to do what excites you, moves you and makes you happy. Too often we get so bogged down in expectations and obligations that we forget to stop and reconsider what we’re saying yes to and why. Nova Scotians are always praised for being friendly, going […]
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Awe and order
Colette Robicheau is a jack of all trades, and master of many things. Organization, decluttering, productivity are among her enviable areas of expertise; on top of being a speaker and author she also runs Organize Anything, a company aimed at helping people get their ducks in a neat and tidy row and to help them […]
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Make 2015 count with the Well Being Guide
When it comes to goals for the new year, we’re not really into adding up calories, or keeping track of digits on a scale. Whether you want to take more steps, gain followers, run further, bike faster, Facebook less or pay your Visa down to zero (please please please)—we’ve all got a number in mind. […]
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Year of the axe
“I’ll be 50 in May and I’m going to arm-wrestle everyone.” Nancy Hawkins bursts into laughter as she says this, but it’s quite possible she’s not joking. “I’m not trying to get in shape to wear a bikini, it’s to be strong and independent. I don’t want to be a burden to anyone at any […]
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How to mend your spending habits
“A resolution without a plan is really just a wish,” she says. “Everyone needs a plan for how their money gets spent, because the money is going to get spent, regardless if you plan to spend it or not.” Trustee in bankruptcy and debt professional Leanne Salyzyn doesn’t like to use the word budget, but […]
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Job mentality
Halifax’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.9 percent last month, almost on par with the national average at 6.6 percent. Crappy weather aside, a job search in HRM at this time of year can be spiritually exhausting. “But when people have the tools that are required to secure employment, the search becomes much easier,” says Cora […]
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Stacks self-help
Each year, I resolve to become a better Adria by making behavioural changes that I’ve been putting off for months (or years. Will I ever quit smoking?). I can stay motivated, but my mental attitude has a huge impact on whether I actually accomplish my goals. In 2015, I need to strengthen my positive thinking. […]
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5 ways to avoid hibernation
1 Robbie Burns Day and Kilted Ski, January 24 Celebrate Scotland’s favourite son by racing down a snowy mountain in traditional highland dress! Head to Ski Wentworth for a day of Scottish pride. Wear a kilt and ski for free–bring your own pair or rent one from the main lodge for a $25 donation to […]
