Breaking up is hard to do.

The Athabasca River broke a few days ago; this is my favourite time of the year. It's when the north comes alive. Buds begin to appear before the last freeze and thrive in uncomfortable temperatures. I believe spring is what brings most people back to life after a long winter. The darkness in Northern Alberta takes its toll on citizen’s emotional health and the increasing daylight begins the renewal process. Spring cleaning doesn't only happen in our homes, it can happen in our hearts, lives and relationships.   

A local artist captured a stunning aerial video of the break up then jam (watch the video here). It's rough and loud with ice crashing into one another all trying to go in the same direction but without the room it needs for a steady flow. Spring cleaning of your home, life or organization is very similar, it isn't easy and there are often casualties (out of date clothing or bad habits). I've been working towards introducing good habits: meditation, waking up early, eating healthy and exercise.

Habit changing is self-management: "the management of or by oneself; the taking of responsibility for one's own behavior and well-being”.  As I’m taking an after-degree in Management of Indigenous Nations & Organizations I’m going to endeavor to establish indigenized management strategies to my own life. There, this blog has purpose. It was a bit lifestyle, a bit home reno, a bit sob story, now it is how I’m going to study. Blog objective: application of management theory and decolonization to my personal life.
 
Just to be clear that this blog, in no way, represents the viewpoints of my employers. Content is entirely my personal perspectives and meanderings, plus will provide me study notes that are not only accessible anywhere but searchable.

Original sketch by Elena Gould.

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