What Happens When You Change Your Focus?

“YOU BECOME WHAT you think about most of the time.” Have you heard this before? It simply means this: If you look for bad news, more bad news shows up in your life. Cue storm clouds… But there’s good news: The opposite is also true. If you look for the good, more good shows upContinue reading “What Happens When You Change Your Focus?”

This Is The Congratulations That High School Graduates Need To Hear

Nowadays, high school is TOUGH. Times HAVE changed. Every year I see stressed, discouraged, uninspired students who have a lot to deal with. A lot of it surrounds home life balance and support structures. Students have non-school stuff going on that they rarely tell others about- family issues, relationships, mental health, relocations, and more. ManyContinue reading “This Is The Congratulations That High School Graduates Need To Hear”

What’s The Definition of Insanity?

Definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over yet expecting different results. You can’t stay the same and expect things to change. Albert Einstein said it best… “Nothing happens until something moves.” Ask yourself: Are you moving? Are you growing? Are you doing something different to make a difference? What you think ofContinue reading “What’s The Definition of Insanity?”

See How CRAZY It Is? To Think I Believe In YOU?

Do YOU believe in you? Because I really do. Ever since an early age I’ve been a cheerleader for others. Caring and wanting you to succeed has always been a passion of mine. I’m a wired optimist and a true believer in human potential. Do you think I’m crazy? I hope so, because it’s theContinue reading “See How CRAZY It Is? To Think I Believe In YOU?”

Impatient? READ THIS… How Does This Popular Movie Quote Relate To Your Current Life?

So in my world, so much can change in 8 hours! Here’s a real-TIME story unfolding right now: Two hours ago I was at home in my underwear. Now, I’m lying down comfortably in my honeywagon, after a major movie production sent a driver to pick me up and bring me to set. Yup, I’veContinue reading “Impatient? READ THIS… How Does This Popular Movie Quote Relate To Your Current Life?”

Ancient Sensei Wisdom That Will Help You Crush This Year Like A Ricecake

Ancient Sensei Wisdom That Will Help You Crush This Year Like A Ricecake Happy New Year! Sending you the most positive energy you can handle this new year. Come, let’s sit. Remove your shoes grasshopper. Have some tea. Slow your breath. Fill your lungs. Focus on only the words on this page. Now. Let’s reflect onContinue reading “Ancient Sensei Wisdom That Will Help You Crush This Year Like A Ricecake”

2014 Black Canadian Awards Add Shawn Byfield To Nominees

A HUUUUUUGE THANK YOU to everyone who’s supported me in the Black Canadian Awards. This is the LAST weekend to VOTE. I hope to hear from them this week… and I hope I’m still in the running! As I mentioned on my website, I’m so thrilled and honoured to be officially nominated in Canada’s topContinue reading “2014 Black Canadian Awards Add Shawn Byfield To Nominees”

EXCITING NEWS! Black Canadian Awards 2014 Nomination Received

EXCITING NEWS: I’ve been nominated for an award! I’m in the top list of nominees for the Black Canadian Awards 2014. Pretty cool huh? The last award I was nominated for was a Gemini Award in 2007. Maybe I’m slow… but I didn’t even know there was a Black Canadian Awards show. Did you know?Continue reading “EXCITING NEWS! Black Canadian Awards 2014 Nomination Received”

If You Struggle To Find Motivation Today, My Back Injury May Help You…

DON’T take your gifts for granted! If you decided 2013 you would exercise/dance more, and you haven’t yet, guess what? That can all change in the blink of an eye. It kills me to see… …people take their abilities for granted. I created a safe place where friends can keep fit, throw down and releaseContinue reading “If You Struggle To Find Motivation Today, My Back Injury May Help You…”

The “LIKE” Button: Why Stretchy Pants Are Winning While Your Health Declines

TODAY’S REALITY CHECK: A whopping 60% of Canadians are overweight. That’s more than half the country. Explained differently: Line you up with 9 of your peers. 6 people in your lineup are overweight. SIX. And that’s my message. That’s it. Stretchy Pants For The Win Listen. It isn’t my intention to make you feel uncomfortable.Continue reading “The “LIKE” Button: Why Stretchy Pants Are Winning While Your Health Declines”