Loving Your Inner Child
Today's video is a quick dip into inner child work. The intent behind inner child work is to connect with that little girl or boy inside...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Jul 22, 2022
- 1 min
Have You Fallen Off the Consistency Bandwagon?
Have you stopped being consistent with something that’s important to you? It’s okay! It’s human nature to bypass or ignore our healthy...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
The Importance of Taking Intentional Rest
So many people tell me they're tired. I'm tired too! So much is going on in your life and in the world - and that is exhausting. And it's...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Apr 29, 2022
- 4 min
Resetting for Positive Change
In today's video I talk about resets in the context of our own personal lives (instead of the so-called 'Great Reset). Rather than...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Apr 22, 2022
- 2 min
Be Your Own Best Friend
My Grandma turns 99 this weekend which is an amazing milestone! It got me thinking about all the things she’s gone through in her life...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Apr 15, 2022
- 2 min
Small Things Can Have a Big Impact
After a recent check-up with my dermatologist a biopsy revealed melanoma on a tiny spot on my back. As I found out, this is quite serious...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Apr 8, 2022
- 3 min
Healthy 'Back to the Basics' Habits
I've been feeling a bit unstable lately - lots of ups and downs with emotions and feelings. Have you as well? If so, you are not alone!...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Apr 1, 2022
- 1 min
Get Out of Bed on a Positive Note
Do you wake up feeling grumpy, anxious or just dreading the day? Do you reach for your phone first thing and read the negative headlines?...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Mar 25, 2022
- 5 min
Set healthy boundaries with love
Boundaries are how we engage with and navigate the world around us. In recent conversations with clients and friends I've been hearing a...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Mar 18, 2022
- 6 min
Making space for your Thoughts
Last week I discussed how to deal with having multiple and disparate feelings all at the same time and how this starts with awareness and...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
How to Experience multiple and disparate feelings all at the same time
Have you been feeling a lot of feelings lately? It may feel strange and chaotic to hold many disparate feelings in your heart all at the...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Mar 5, 2022
- 1 min
Leaning into Love
"If you want to change the world start with yourself." (Gandhi) It’s been another heavy week, at least for me and people I’ve spoken to...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Feb 25, 2022
- 6 min
Reducing overwhelm
In light of the terrible events going on in the world, I wanted to share some practical ways to help reduce the overwhelm that so many of...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Feb 19, 2022
- 5 min
Reacting vs Responding - HOW and WHO do You Want To Be?
What’s the difference between REACTING to something that happens to us, and RESPONDING to something that happens to us? I’d like to...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
Discover your purpose through daily action
We hear about purpose a lot. Find your purpose. Live on purpose. Know your purpose. Follow your purpose and success will follow. I get...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
Discipline: is it controlling or is it a path to freedom?
People tell me I’m disciplined and I used to resist this quality, but now I'm learning to embrace the beauty of discipline. Often...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Jan 28, 2022
- 2 min
How to get past the discomfort of doing something new
Doing something new or different can be scary. Or weird. Or awkward. Or embarrassing. And our brain tries to tell us to just stay away...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Jan 2, 2022
- 4 min
The Power of Setting Intentions Instead Of Goals
I originally published this blog in January 2016; I thought it would be a great reminder as we head into 2022. I’ve always been a...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min
Year End Review & Close out
There's one week left of 2021. In the words of James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: "What is something you can accomplish in the final...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Say Hello To A New You In 2022
A year from today you're going to be a different person; that's the reality of life. The events, challenges, situations, conversations,...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
Happy September - time to reset!
Happy #September! September is a great time of year to reset -- it's almost like the "other new year". I know this is a busy time with...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Aug 11, 2021
- 3 min
Make Room to Listen to Your Inner Wisdom
I hear a lot of people say they aren't sure who they are, they're unclear on what's important to them, they can't remember what they love...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
Take Action, Even If It's Late
Sometimes it's easier to just not do the thing you've said you're going to do. But the only way to reach your goals and create the life...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- May 1, 2021
- 1 min
Let's make May a judgement free zone
Happy May, my friends! This month I’m challenging myself (and you!) to reflect on the times when we’re being judgemental. I can’t help...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
podcast announcement + a retreat
Happy April! Today, I'm excited to announce the launch of my podcast - Sparking Action. The podcast is all about amazing people who have...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
It's March. Let's get productive!
Happy Monday and happy March! As the days get longer and warmer, we know that spring is right around the corner. What are you doing to...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Feb 20, 2021
- 4 min
Little Actions Lead to Big Results
A review of Atomic Habits by James Clear. Success is the product of daily habits - not once-in-a-lifetime transformations. I've been...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Feb 2, 2021
- 1 min
Taking Inspired Action To Free Us From Groundhog Day
Hello friends and happy February! Today also happens to be Groundhog Day. Just like Bill Murray's character in the movie "Groundhog Day",...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Dec 21, 2020
- 2 min
Year In Review & 2021 Goal Setting
Goals. There's no telling what you can do when you get inspired by them. There's no telling what you can do when you believe in them. And...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Dec 3, 2020
- 1 min
December Intentions
Happy December! This month I want to focus on ‘intentions’. Intentions help us stay in the present moment. An intention is how we want to...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Nov 24, 2020
- 4 min
Live by design, not by default
At its core, Essentialism is a book about choice.
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
Small action steps lead to big results
The start of a new week is full of potential! I spend 15-30 minutes each Monday to plan out my week, and reflect on the past week. Its...
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Oct 18, 2020
- 2 min
Win at life with your ace cards
When you know and embrace your unique strengths, skills and talents, you bring value to the world and win in all aspects of your life.
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
How will you take advantage of the rest of 2020?
I've been hearing quite a bit from people and seeing on social media, that people can't wait for 2020 to be over with. Well, I disagree....
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Vera Ilnyckyj
- Sep 22, 2020
- 3 min
Reflections on the Fall Equinox
The Fall Equinox, and especially this year's Equinox, is an ideal time to turn inwards, take a "pause" for reflection, and reset our goals.
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