Let me introduce myself, My name is Cerian, which is a welsh name and confuses most people who try to pronounce it.

I immigrated to Canada from the UK which may explain some of my alternative spellings as I drift between Canadian, English, and American.

I share my life with my husband of 26 years, and a 13 year old furbaby who I need no encouragement to talk about.

Oh,if you got this far, my name sounds like Ker-ee-an.

My journey

In 2010, After a lifetime of feeling like a square peg in a round hole, I decided to stop trying to be all things to all people, and to fit a preconceived mould. I decided to be ME. Since 2007 I have been working on myself and Growing By Degrees is a reflection of my passion for development and growth of all kinds. Part of this passion is also sharing and educating others about Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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  Winter Blues: How SAD Affects Your Investments
  Discover how seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can influence your decision-making and behavior in investing during the winter.
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  How to Navigate SAD During Festive Gatherings: Tips for Joyful Celebrations
  The holiday season can be tough for those with SAD. But with these tips, you can find joy in the festivities once again.
• Where have I been? Life’s little surprises.
  Hi, everyone! Contents Hi There, My journey I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I wanted to give you all a little update on why things have been quiet on my end. I had been working on putting together a course for us to tackle the winter blues, but recently everything’s gone… Read more: Where have I been? Life’s little surprises.
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  Outdoor Self-care
  If you need a push to get moving again or, whether you like a leisurely stroll, a tranquil moment of reflection, or an opportunity to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world, I want to share with you some of the benefits of getting outside. 
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  Embrace the Flavours of Spring: Nourishing Your Body with Seasonal Eating
  Eating for spring. Learn to nourish your body and save your money with the best foods to eat in Spring.