Category Work / Life Balance
The strength of knowing your strengths – enter the realm of positive psychology
When was the last time you stopped to think about what is going right in your life? Or thought about what are your unique personal qualities that other people might be drawn to? Right now, grab a pen and paper…
Why Movember is so important: Men need their mates
Whether you like the Mo or hate it…November means Movember…and for men this means growing the facial hair that has been so noticeable during the last month. Movember is a really important month of the year as it reminds…
Can we face Life’s challenges by striving for happiness?
Last week I came across this article from the News Daily: Finding happiness comes down to three key things. The article uses data from the report What Makes Us Happy to conclude that well being comes down to a golden triangle…
Mindfulness: A vehicle to overcome obstacles, reduce your stress and improve your quality of life
How often do you find yourself reading a whole page only to find you have taken nothing in? Or sending an email then wondering what you had written or if you had sent it to the right people? Ever realised…
Mental Health begins with me and you: A Psychologist’s reflection on her own Mental Health day promises
As a psychologist I have the privilege of working with people every day and the unusual job of dealing with the most intense feelings, thoughts and private matters every day. It is important to acknowledge that the kinds of conversations…
Mental Health begins with you: A Psychologist shares her 10 promises to herself on Mental Health Day
Given it is Mental Health Week 2015, I’d like to share this blog below that I wrote for Mental Health Week 2014 as it was one of those ones that received a lot of positive feedback from readers and struck…
What if perfect isn’t possible – how to overcome high expectations
Are you the kind of person who likes to take time (usually a lot of time) to make decisions and take action? Do you often leave the office much later than you plan to? Have you ever had family and…
6 Tips to generate a healthier relationship with and loving your body more
In the wake of Butterfly: Foundation for Eating Disorders, in collaboration with Sportsgirl’s “Love Your Body” week, I thought I would take some time to share 6 tips on how to love yourself more. Too often, and largely through the…
Are your communication patterns ruining your relationship? How to spot the four horsemen of your relationship apocalypse.
Is your communication with your partner failing? Watch out for the Four Horses of the Apocalypse…. One of the most common comments I hear from couples when asked what has brought them to seek couple therapy is “We never seem…
Understanding How Hypnotherapy Can Help You
Hypnotherapy can be utilised to assist in a myriad of ways therapeutically for reducing anxiety, to build confidence, to lose weight, to quit smoking, and as a mode of gentle exposure therapy to aid in reducing the intensity of various…