Tag mental health
6 tips to accept your fear of uncertainty
I have never met a person who absolutely 100% loves the unknown. I have never met someone who actively enjoys all the curve balls that life throws at them. And for good reason – we humans often like predictability, comfort…
Welcoming our new full time psychologist
As the Director of Attuned Psychology, I am excited to welcome the latest new member of our team. Successful therapy is not all about having knowledge and skills and knowing the right techniques. So much of the change is facilitated…
Catch more ZZZ’s; 8 tips to improve your sleep
Sleep. It feels good, it has amazing health benefits, it makes us more productive during the day, but many of us aren’t getting enough! To put this into context, 33 – 45% of Australian adults experience inadequate sleep, either duration…
Life is stressful; taking stock of your mental health.
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope when life is stressful, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to her…
1 in 4 people experience anxiety, are you? 7 top tips for effective anxiety management
If you are suffering from anxiety and struggling to work out how to manage it, you are certainly not alone. I am hopeful that reading this blog might be a start in recognizing that you could benefit from applying some…
13 Reasons Why Season 2: It’s aim was to get us talking, so let’s do just that. (Part 1)
Series two of the controversial series 13 Reasons Why aired in May 2018 and does it have the public talking. Discussions about the show are running rampant in our schools, in our streets and are blowing up our social media…
3 simple rules for living a meaningful life
I have recently been reading a book by Dr Jordan B Peterson, Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto in Canada titled 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos which I would encourage others to…
How looking forward may help you experience a more joyful life
Taking the dog for a walk this morning I was delighted to see little green blades of grass pushing through the dust bowl that had been left by a long hot summer. I have been looking forward to autumn this…
13 Reasons Why: It’s Got Our Attention, So Let’s Talk About It
13 Reasons Why. Chances are you have either watched it, heard about it or have been somewhat curious about the series. To update those who may not be familiar, 13 Reasons Why is a topical and popular US Netflix series…
Did you know that your body language shapes who you are?
What do we give away without even realising it? Our body language, including the way we stand or sit can affect the way others see us and how we see ourselves. Our non-verbal postures convey some powerful messages to others…
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