Amy V McInnes

"The Weight of Failure: A Mother's Reflection" is out now. Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast by visiting: https://www.amymcinnes.ca/podcast/episode-14

"From Good to Great: How to Stop Settling and Boost Your Happiness" is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast on Apple, Spotify or watch on Youtube. Direct links in bio 🔗

In this episode, I’ll talk about the difference between work-life balance and work-life integration, and reveal some signs that you likely have a high level of integration in your own career and life. PLUS I’ll share some tips for increasing your own work-life integration (that don’t involve getting a new job!), including what my mom taught me about integration before anyone was even talking about integration. "Work-Life Balance vs. Work-Life Integration - What’s the Difference, Why It Matters" is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast by visiting: https://www.amymcinnes.ca/podcast/episode-11 Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM.

There’s a good reason why the first question we usually get asked at social gatherings is: “What do you do for work?” Our job and how we talk about that job tells others something about who we are - our talents, our likes, our dislikes, and how we choose to spend our time. In this episode, I’ll talk about why the way you feel about your work actually matters more than the work itself, and what to do if you're feeling stuck in your career. "What Do People Who Love Their Job Have in Common?" is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast by visiting: https://www.amymcinnes.ca/podcast/episode-10 Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM.

What does your work say about you? Do you like the message it's giving? Do you like how you feel about your job? We inherently know that our work says something about us to the world. It's not just what we do, but also how we talk about it. We're going to dive into the concept of meaningful work and how you can attain it in my upcoming episode "What Do People Who Love Their Job Have in Common?" this Thursday, April 18th. Tune into The Art Of Plenty podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTube. It is a privilege to be able to share my heart with you.

When we’re young, we’re encouraged to dream big and follow our hearts. But then life happens – adulting happens. In this episode, I dive into the topic of daydreaming and why we seem to lose the ability to dream big as we get older. I talk about why we need to keep imagining all the possibilities we have and how I myself learned to dream again after a cancer diagnosis. "Dream Again: How to Fill Your Life With Possibility" is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast by visiting: https://www.amymcinnes.ca/podcast/episode-9 Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM.

If we don't know how to dream, our possibilities for growing into the person into the people that we were meant to be gets stifled. So, what is dreaming? 💭 We're getting into it in my next episode, "Dream Again: How to Fill Your Life With Possibility" this Thursday, April 11th! Tune into The Art Of Plenty podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTube. It is a privilege to be able to share my heart with you. #dreambig #dreaming #daydream #theartofplenty #podcast #newepisode

In certain life situations, stress can be helpful in heightening our awareness and preparing us to perform. When stress becomes chronic and untreated, however, it can negatively impact all areas of our life - from our relationships, to our physical and emotional well-being. In this week’s episode, I’ll talk about the side-effects of stress, (particularly stress at work) and why eliminating the stressor entirely isn’t always the best solution. I’ll share some of my own experiences with stress management while raising five kids, and offer some stress coping mechanisms that have been helpful in my life. 🎙️ "How to Deal With Stress and Lower Your Anxiety" is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast on Apple, Spotify or watch on Youtube. Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast by visiting: https://www.amymcinnes.ca/podcast/episode-8 🎁 BONUS: This episode comes with a free worksheet download to help you discover ways to decrease stress and increase peace in your own life! Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM.

How long have we as a society been talking about the implications of work stress on your life? I feel like it is something that I have known about my entire adult working life. There are two strategies we can apply when reducing stress and/or anxiety... I am going to tell you how in this weeks episode, "How to Deal With Stress and Lower Your Anxiety". Find the episode on Apple, Spotify or YouTube this Thursday, April 4th! It is a privilege to be able to share my heart with you. #stress #stresscopingmechanisms #stressmanagement #howtodealwithstress #stressrelief #theartofplenty #podcast #newepisode

We all have aspects of our lives that we don’t feel satisfied with. Maybe you want to improve your health, or be happier at work, or change your relationship with a particular person. Sometimes the best way to facilitate that kind of change in life isn’t to do a complete overhaul, but to choose one small action and implement it often. In this episode, I’ll share advice on how to make a habit last and how the cumulative effect of many small tweaks over time can have a big impact on your life. I’ll talk about a difficult time in my own life when my negativity was sucking the joy from my relationships and the small daily habit I developed to get out of that headspace and back on track. "Small Things Often: How to Make a Habit Stick" is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast by visiting: https://www.amymcinnes.ca/theartofplenty Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM. #smalltweaks #smalltweaksbigresults #smallchanges #smallchangesbigresults #theartofplenty #podcast #newepisode

We don't always have the resources to do an overhaul. And we don't always need to do an overhaul. Sometimes we just need to do a little tweak Over time, if we consistently make those changes, those habits can have a big impact in our lives. Find the episode, "Small Things Often: How to Make a Habit Stick", on Apple, Spotify or YouTube this Thursday, March 28th! It is a privilege to be able to share my heart with you. #smalltweaks #smalltweaksbigresults #smallchanges #smallchangesbigresults #theartofplenty #podcast #newepisode

As we move closer towards achieving a goal or making a significant life change, the pressure we feel can intensify. I think of this situation like being inside a pressure cooker. Stress is building inside us and we’re desperately looking for that steam release knob to take away the mounting pressure we feel. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify when you’re in the pressure cooker and how to manage this and get through this feeling. I’ll offer four practical tips on how to deal with stress intentionally and effectively, especially as you’re coping with big life changes. "The Pressure Cooker: 4 Ways to Deal With Stress" is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast by visiting: https://www.amymcinnes.ca/theartofplenty Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM.

There's so many different situations that can launch you into what I call 'the pressure cooker'. When you're in the pressure cooker, you are implementing a new change in your life. And sometimes, that change begins to create a little pressure... Find the episode, "The Pressure Cooker: 4 Ways to Deal With Stress", on Apple, Spotify or YouTube this Thursday, March 21st! It is a privilege to be able to share my heart with you.

In a world where answers are just a click away, the art of making significant life choices can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to navigate major decisions (from relationships to career paths), quiet the noise and tune into our inner voice amidst the chaos, and use strategies for vetting information and aligning decisions with personal values. I’ll unpack the pressures of big decisions and how to move forward making informed, meaningful choices that shape a better future. 'How to Get Clarity on Big Life Decisions' is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast on Apple, Spotify or watch on Youtube: https://linktr.ee/theartofplenty Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM.

Do we have to spend time thinking? I know this sounds a bit like a ridiculous question. But, let me unpack this a little bit more for you because there's some decisions in life that we encounter that require intentional and deliberate thought. Sometimes we have to continue to think about the same problem for a very long time before we actually land on an answer that we feel comfortable with. Find the episode, How to Get Clarity on Big Life Decisions, on Apple, Spotify or YouTube this Thursday, March 14th! It is a privilege to be able to share my heart with you. #clarity #claritycounts #mentalclarity #decisions #bigdecisions #theartofplenty #podcast #newepisode

Every January, we all find our inboxes and social media feeds filled with content about how to achieve your goals the best way. But here’s the hard truth: Over 90% of new year’s resolutions fail. It’s not our fault – the process of setting and achieving goals is inherently flawed. In this episode, I talk about the downside of goal setting and share a personal story of how I discovered my underlying motivation for a current goal I’m working on. I’ll share some effective strategies (that I myself am using) for maintaining momentum as you work towards the things you want. The Downside of Goal Setting (and how to achieve your goals the right way) is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast on Apple, Spotify or watch on Youtube. Direct links in bio 🔗 Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM. #goalsetting #achieveyourgoals #theartofplenty #podcast #newepisode

Every January, we all find our inboxes and social media feeds filled with content about how to achieve your goals the best way. But here’s the hard truth: Over 90% of new year’s resolutions fail. It’s not our fault – the process of setting and achieving goals is inherently flawed. In this episode, I talk about the downside of goal setting and share a personal story of how I discovered my underlying motivation for a current goal I’m working on. I’ll share some effective strategies (that I myself am using) for maintaining momentum as you work towards the things you want. The Downside of Goal Setting (and how to achieve your goals the right way) is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast on Apple, Spotify or watch on Youtube: https://linktr.ee/theartofplenty Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM. #goalsetting #achieveyourgoals #theartofplenty #podcast #newepisode

I was nervous to share this week’s episode because I get a little bit vulnerable and possibly a little bit controversial. 😬 Find the episode, The Downside of Goal Setting (and how to achieve your goals the right way), on Apple, Spotify or YouTube this Thursday, March 7th. It is a privilege to be able to share my heart with you. #goalsetting #achieveyourgoals #theartofplenty #podcast #newepisode

You know the feeling… you’re scrolling Instagram late at night or you see the perfect couple at a restaurant and suddenly those nasty feelings of jealousy start creeping into your mind and your soul. I’ve been there. But the good news is that I’ve developed a superpower around recognizing it, dealing with it, learning from it, and letting it go... "3 Surprising Things Your Jealousy Might Be Telling You" is out now! Listen to The Art Of Plenty podcast by visiting: https://linktr.ee/theartofplenty Let's stay connected, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or a DM. #theartofplenty #theartofplentypodcast #podcast #abundance #personaldevelopment #connection #growthmindset #therestime

Tune in this Thursday, February 29th, for my upcoming episode where I will show you how to transform envy into empowerment. Find the episode, "3 Surprising Things Your Jealousy Might Be Telling You", wherever you find your podcasts. It is a privilege to be able to share my heart with you. #theartofplenty #theartofplentypodcast #podcast #abundance #personaldevelopment #connection #growthmindset