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These 7 Habits Will Lead You to Towards Becoming a Digital Minimalist

You may recall the popular bestseller of ‘89: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. Ring a bell? This trailblazing read continues to inspire millions with its timeless habits rooted in fairness, integrity and honesty. Healthy mindful habits stick because they are, well, habitual. We repeat them over time,...

How to Get Good at Difficult Conversations - 7 Strategies to Begin Today

Be honest - how does the expression "we need to talk" make you feel? Stomach turn a little? Don't worry, beautiful pacifist, you are not alone! For many, any kind of conflict or confrontation (ugh, those very words might make you shudder), no matter how mild, is a big "no, thank you."...

Top 5 Magic Qualities To Seek Out In A Wellness Coach

2021: the year of renewed well-being (and recovering energetically from all that was 2020). If you're feeling called to look for a wellness coach this year, there's no shortage of coaching programs out there. The virtual galaxy has been 'gooped' and moon-dusted with health advice at every swipe. It only takes a...

What the Heck is Stoicism (Plus 3 Life-changing Lessons)

What the Heck is Stoicism (Plus 3 Life-changing Practices to Get You Started)

Ok, bear with us here, we're about to convince you that a bunch of old Greek guys from the 3rd Century BC—The Ancient Stoics—had some pretty great ideas that can radically change the way you see life's challenges. These days, many people confuse the word 'stoic' with 'emotionless; it's anything but!...

Reasons It's Crucial to Have an Accountability Partner on Your Wellness Journey

Why It's Crucial to Have an Accountability Partner on Your Wellness Journey

If 2020 taught us anything, it's that we can adapt and conquer. In light of the global pandemic, many of us have taken on new responsibilities and realigned our "normal" activities. Our days of caring for our friends and family are now busier than ever. We run from dropping off groceries...

Zen Out with These Matcha Coconut Cashew Balls

Last year taught us a lesson or two in the art of letting go and awakening the light within us during some very dark times. It’s no wonder your energetic bandwidth might be feeling a little low. If you need a snack to gently reignite your inner ember and find more zen, these balls...

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Wellness Warrior Ed Malcolm on the Foundations to Live Well

If you've been following along with tuja for a while, you may be aware we were founded over a decade ago in Canmore, Alberta. If you're a new tuji, welcome! We're so glad you're with us. Since the very beginning, we've been committed to fluidity, adapting and shifting to best reflect...

5 Health Practices That May Score You a Few IQ Points

Modern life has made us all extremely mechanical. Much like Data from Star Trek, we start our days when we’re asked, do what we’re asked and we finally shut off when we’re asked. How many of us actually spend time charting out a healthy routine, inclusive of a wholesome diet, proper...

What is a Conscious Relationship? 5 Essential Truths You Need to Know

Remember the Jerry Maguire line, "You complete me"? Hearts fluttered, people swooned. Why? Because it spoke to an old-school relationship paradigm that we must need a partner in order to be whole. But you know what's more swoon-worthy than Tom Cruise uttering those words? You knowing that you complete you and then entering a relationship with an equally...

Toast with the Most: 4 Ways to Upgrade a Morning Classic

Your plain ol’ toast is getting a facelift in the most fabulous and healthy of ways. Now, there’s no end to the possible combos here, but in keeping with typical tradition (that is, a pretty quick & easy breakfast bite), we aimed for optimal tastiness and healthiness without getting too complex. There’s...