Personal Development

The best part of joining the Experience Counts program is that I have realized that I am not alone. Hearing the other participants struggles with their confidence and getting back into the workforce at this stage of our lives has made me see that we all have what it...

The workshop in the Experience Counts program based on the book,  inspired me to read the actual book.  Although the book doesn't put forth new ideas for cognitive behavioral therapy when dealing with anxiety, some of the ideas were helpful. For example:...

The stress management workshop was helpful in understanding how important it is to manage stress when job searching.  From this workshop I have decided to keep a gratitude journal.  To write an effective gratitude journal I learnt I had to be specific in...

Part of my journey has been realizing that time spent with family and friends over a great meal is time that resets my head and heart.  As a family, we try to meet together once a month at a great restaurant and enjoy an adventurous meal of Dim Sum...

One of the biggest take aways from coming to the Experience Counts program was realising that it is ok to say no when I do not want to do something. It has helped me with my personal boundaries. The workshop on Assertiveness taught me to say no without offering an...

Farming My favorite occupation is mixed farming working with cattle & grain farming. Different jobs throughout the day & seasons. Nursing A lifetime career with fulfilling rewards               Manufacturing Working in...

I am an avid swimmer.   Swimming works every muscle in my body.  Swimming is low impact and provides physical and mental health.  I can maintain a healthy weight, heart and lungs as it forces me to be very aware of my breathing.  It tones my...