Category Individuals
Less is more: Can having less make your happier?
I recently helped my Mum move house, which after three decades in the home was no mean feat. On her real estate agent’s advice, we de-cluttered the house because buyers apparently prefer a blank canvas. After our efforts the house…
Being a healthy man – 7 steps to manhood
In my last blog I discussed ‘Manhood’ (a book by Steve Biddulph) and the idea that boys and men need other men… Sadly, this doesn’t happen as much as it used to, and this sense of isolation for many men,…
How to take care of yourself when caring for another: Supporting a loved one through end of life care
Supporting a loved one, whether family or friend, during their end of life care can be the most difficult, but also the most generous of gifts a person can give. In order to provide our loved ones with the emotional…
How could writing your own Eulogy help you live the life you want right now?
Yes, it’s that time of year when we are in holiday mode or contemplating returning to work and considering how to set about making changes in our lives to make the new year count. For those who missed my last…
Do New Year’s Resolutions actually help us achieve a content and fulfilling life?
Do New Years Resolutions actually work? No doubt right now I’m guessing you are tempted, like many of us to set some New Years resolutions to ensure 2017 is a much better year. I don’t know about you but I…
Christmas Day checklist for family get-togethers
It’s that time of year again and only 1-2 weeks away from Christmas. Whether you’re keenly looking forward to excited faces and squeals of delight by children on Christmas morning OR Dreading every second of the day until the Christmas…
Relationship boundaries: What are they? And how do I create healthy boundaries?
Boundaries in relationships are a bit like the borders of our states they essentially define where one person ends and the next person begins. Imagine a chalk line drawn on the ground between you and another person: everything on your…
How can I help my anxious child?
Most people will experience some anxiety, stress or fear at some stage, this includes children. Our lifestyles are busy, and our children do their best to keep up. People often ask me why their child may be feeling anxious. Think…
Why men are a mess
Steve Biddulph (psychologist, well known author and champion of the Australian men’s movement) in his book Manhood outlines why men are a mess. He argues that while men appear to have it all, in reality that’s not the case: Boys…
Are you anxious? 3 tips to manage anxiety through mindfulness
Symptoms of anxiety can present in many different ways in both the mind and the body. Often when clients come to see me, what they describe in their first session can be feelings of dread, worry, feeling like they are…
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