Editor-in-chief Jane Francisco shares some of her pivotal life moments and why embracing difficulties can slow down time and allow us to live more fulfilling lives.

Chatelaine Editor's letter: April 2013

Jane Francisco

Living

Join the KindCycle, a fun and meaningful charitable initiative that’s all about doing kind acts, boosting happiness and changing lives #kindcycle

Editor's Letter: Why you should join KindCycle

charity

<img src="http://www.chatelaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kindcycle_logo.png" ><img src="http://www.chatelaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/kindcycle_logos.png" ><br/><h4>From now until the end of January, make a kindness resolution to do 5 random acts of kindness and help make the world a happier place, one kind act at a time. MAKE A DAY. CHANGE A LIFE.</div></h4><br><br><a href="http://contests.chatelaine.com/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=76997" target="_blank"><strong>JOIN NOW</strong></a> (it’s free!) and $100 will be donated in your name to the <strong>Canadian Women’s Foundation</strong> by the Lise Watier Foundation to support programs across Canada that move women and girls out of poverty, out of violence and into confidence. You could also win $250 in beauty goodies from Lise Watier. 

Kind Cycle

According to a new book by Laura Vanderkam, called What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, the first hours of the day are crucial to one's success in career and in life. She explains that the most successful people know how to leverage those early hours to accomplish more.

<p>The Editorial Team of Chatelaine magazine.</p>

Money &amp; Career

Chatelaine editor-in-chief Jane Francisco and CityLine host Tracy Moore talk about why they chose to model in the Heart Truth fashion show

Jane Francisco

April 2013 editor's letter: Better with time

Editor's Letter: Why you should join the KindCycle revolution

The morning routines of 10 very successful people

Meet the models