The Layla blog

This article explores how caring for yourself supports both your well-being and your connection with your child, offering compassionate insight and practical strategies for balance.

Procrastination is more than poor time management—it’s a complex response shaped by emotion, brain chemistry, and mental health. This guide breaks down the neuroscience behind procrastination and offers practical, compassionate strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

How we make decisions affects our confidence, relationships, and sense of direction — but most of us aren’t taught how to do it well. This article explores different decision-making styles and offers supportive insights to help you find greater balance, clarity, and alignment with your values.

Whether it’s a routine visit or the heartbreaking moment of saying goodbye, veterinary professionals offer support and compassion while working diligently to care for our pets' health. However, behind the scenes, many of these professionals silently carry the heavy burden of stress, fatigue, and burnout. Learn how we can better support veterinary professionals mental health in Canada.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially with so many mental health designations in Canada. This guide breaks down the roles, training, and scope of practice for social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and counsellors—so you can choose the provider that best fits your needs.

The words we use, both with others and with ourselves, shape how we feel, connect, and make meaning in our lives. This article explores how intentional, compassionate language can support mental health, strengthen relationships, and foster deeper understanding.