Cindy Mackie OT

Cindy Mackie OT Passionate about using a mind-body approach to support long-term health and wellness

Ever notice how small annoyances demand your attention - like a cat meowing for food even when the bowl is full?Our emot...
06/03/2025

Ever notice how small annoyances demand your attention - like a cat meowing for food even when the bowl is full?

Our emotions do the same thing. Instead of reacting with frustration, we can meet them with curiosity, acknowledge them, and move forward with ease.


These 4 steps helped me move from drinking my body weight in caffeine to feeling energized and GROUNDED all day.Coffee w...
04/03/2025

These 4 steps helped me move from drinking my body weight in caffeine to feeling energized and GROUNDED all day.

Coffee works until it doesn’t.

I found that focusing on these healthy lifestyle factors like eating a balanced diet, hydration, regular meals, and daily movement did much more for my energy levels, anxiety, and focus, than spending hours refilling my coffee cup ever did.

If you want to more sustainable energy source, give these a try!

Highly sensitive people are described as those who are more strongly affected by what they experience. We can be more se...
13/02/2025

Highly sensitive people are described as those who are more strongly affected by what they experience.

We can be more sensitive to the physical environment, social relationships, work conditions, etc.

I made so many mistakes that made my life harder than it had to be before I fully understood that I was highly sensitive and what that meant.

The main mistake was just a lack of knowledge. I saw high sensitivity as a weakness that I had to overcome. But in reality, high sensitivity, or being a highly sensitive person, is actually a human trait that around 15-20% of the population experience! ❤️❤️

So it’s not about getting rid of your sensitivity, but about finding ways to support yourself and work WITH your sensitivity instead of against it.

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a hamster wheel of anxiety and overwhelm? 🐹 You’re not alone!In this productivity-based c...
24/10/2024

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a hamster wheel of anxiety and overwhelm? 🐹

You’re not alone!

In this productivity-based culture where everything is moving too fast, we’re all constantly racing to get everything checked off our to-do list.

I’ve learned that this frantic running-around just leads to overwhelm, because the to-do list just keeps getting longer. There’s actually no finishing it!

So what if instead of jumping from one thing to the next, you took a moment to breathe, pause, and be present?

When we create micro moments through the day where we shift our focus from “doing” to “being”, we create space for clarity and peace in our minds.

This is how we reduce the anxious chatter.

My favourite way to practice “being” is during my short morning, noon, or after work walks. I go without my headphones and just take in the sights, listen to the birds, and connect with my breath.

I always feel more connected, focused, and refreshed after I do this.

How do you practice “being” in your life?

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