Wayne’s Blog

The word happiness gets thrown around quite a bit these days.
Where do you look for happiness?

I’m specifically aware of retirement because my wife, Elizabeth, after 42 years at Queen’s University, is retiring today.

Sometimes we make dramatic plans that are expected to bring happiness into our lives right away. Often this is merely wishful thinking.But the simple pleasures in life are what we can count on to give us continuous joy. When we appreciate and enjoy the simple things,...

Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection. ~ Kim Collins  I enjoy public speaking. But before I present, all my childhood fears come rushing back. What if I make a mistake and say something stupid? What if my research falls flat? What if they laugh at...

Last week we tried to define perfection. But let's face it - perfection is unachievable, plain and simple. Striving for perfection can lead to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, and at its most extreme suicidal thoughts. And if that's not enough, here are...

There is a kind of beauty in imperfection. ~Conrad Hall What does perfection even mean? Is it something that really exists? Let’s take a look at the official definition. The dictionary definition of perfection is: “the condition, state, or quality of being free or as...

These days, if you ask most people when they’re going to retire, many will tell you they can’t ever retire. Most people today actually plan to bring income home forever. Some plan to have side gigs or to work as a freelancer or a consultant, and some plan to start...