Have you ever stared at your to-do list, feeling completely stuck, unable to begin even though you know exactly what needs doing? Do you find yourself sitting at your desk, thinking about starting a task, yet somehow hours pass by with nothing accomplished? Perhaps you've experienced the frustration of watching deadlines approach while feeling powerless to overcome the invisible barrier...
It's natural to feel worried from time to time; however, our anxious thoughts can sometimes be unhelpful. Our emotions, thoughts, and actions are all linked, constantly affecting one another. Unfortunately, we may develop thoughts or behaviour patterns that affects our well-being. These negative thought patterns can affect how we feel, which can, in turn, affect how we think and behave,...
Have you ever experienced a day where nothing appears to be going right? Perhaps you’re behind schedule, feeling stressed, or caught in an annoying situation? Suddenly, someone unexpectedly holds the door for you or shares a kind remark. All at once, your day feels much lighter. That small gesture of kindness could have lasted just moments, yet it can significantly...
Many people find themselves trapped in a spiral of overwhelming emotions and cluttered thoughts that seem impossible to untangle. It can feel hard to believe that writing in a diary could help with such complexity. Scepticism often lingers, leading to thoughts that problems are too intricate to be resolved by putting pen to paper. The reality is that journalling doesn't provide...
Picture yourself sitting silently in a meeting or a busy café when out of nowhere, you feel a sharp, stabbing pain in the middle of your chest. Your heart beats quickly, your palms sweat, and it feels like the walls are closing in. It feels like you have tilted too far back in a chair, but instead of stopping, the...
Picture this: Just as you're getting ready to head out for a crucial appointment, you can't seem to rid yourself of the nagging worry that you forgot to turn off the iron. You check once, twice, three times - each time knowing it's off, but unable to trust your own eyes. Your hands are clammy, your pulse is rapid, and you're...
As I sat glued to my screen. I found myself incredibly humbled by the remarkable stories of resiliency and triumph watching the Paralympic Games in Paris. One such story, is an extremely personable young lady: Alexa Leary, an Australian swimmer who defied seemingly insurmountable odds to not only compete but also succeed at the pinnacle of parasport. Three years ago, Alexa...
Empathy and compassion are essential traits that help us connect with others and build meaningful relationships. We're often taught from a young age that being nice is a virtue, a quality to be admired and cultivated. "Treat others as you'd like to be treated," the golden rule goes. But what happens when niceness goes into overdrive? When does our desire...
The school holidays are upon us, and while they provide a needed break from the daily grind of school routines, they can also pose unique challenges for parents. On the other hand, it can be a time of stress as parents try to keep the kids entertained, to managing sibling rivalries, accommodating the needs of neurodivergent children, whilst trying to...
