Diane Johnston Life Coaching

Author: Diane Johnston Life Coach

  • “Get busy living”

    quote from Stephen King, Shawshank Redemption

    Engagement with life.

    Dan Buettner, in his studies on longevity has found that the longest living and most content people have certain things in common. They eat healthy foods, avoid sugar, drink good wine in moderation. They continue to be productive, ;physically active and still work. They socialize with others avoiding America”s epidemic of loneliness and loss of connection.The people of Ikaria, Greece, Sardinia and Okinawa have the highest number of centenarians as anyone on the planet. I strongly believe that what keeps them vital is being fully engaged with life.

    What I have noticed is that many people who retire – retire to nothing. They begin to lack enthusiasm, focus on physical ailments, watch hours of television, lose friends and don’t find nw ones and generally fade into unhealthy, premature aging. It’s become almost normal for seniors to joke about the perils of the aging process yet they don’t understand that they still can have productive, fulfilling lives.

    A full life is still possible for as long as you are alive. Engage.

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  • How to know if you are involved in a toxic romantic relationship?

    • You often feel out of control
    • You often feel like you’re losing your mind
    • You feel a sense of obligation and guilt
    • You feel controlled by the other person
    • the other person brings out of the worst in you
    • If you are suffering emotional, psychological or physical abuse

    Listening to your inner voice is important. Trust it.
    Diane Johnston – Life Coach

  • Living in Moments

    Our lives take place in moments. Yet, most of us are preoccupied with past thoughts or future thoughts When we live this way, we are robbing ourselves of present moments, the very moments that make up our present lives. When we practice living in the present, our lives become richer.

    For example, waking up can be a mindful event. Instead of tearing ourselves out of bed and moving forward, instead practice awareness the minute you open your eyes. Take a breath in and a breath out. Smile for the moments you are being given. Today is yours!

  • Healthy Weeknight Meals

    Healthy Weeknight Meals

    Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and your family will love. They can even be prepared in advance.

  • Better than Poutine

    Better than Poutine

    I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.

  • Breakfast at my House

    Breakfast at my House

    During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One of our favorite things we like to serve when friends are visiting are buckwheat blueberry pancakes.