Do you wake up feeling you are ready to take on the day? Or do you find yourself hitting the snooze button, feeling unmotivated? Motivation may come and go, and it can be influenced by factors such as stress, mood, and life events. However one approach often overlooked is gratitude. For years, gratitude was often misunderstood. Many saw it as a...
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,...
As a parent, you’ve probably experienced the heartbreak of watching your child deal with disappointment. Maybe it was the tears after losing a game match, the disappointment of not making it onto the school play, or the sadness that came with a cancelled birthday party. In those moments, it’s normal to want to protect your child from pain, to make...
It’s a quiet evening. Your teenager sits in their room, phone in hand, scrolling endlessly. Her phone pings with notifications from group chats and social media. They seem “connected” to the world, yet they seem distant at home.You wonder: Why does my child feel so lonely despite being more connected than ever? As a parent, this question may tug at your...
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...
Understanding the Grief of Lost Dreams Losing a dream often brings about an intense emotional response akin to grief. Just like grieving the loss of a loved one, grieving for a dream goes through phases of denial, anger, bargaining, despair, and finally acceptance. While frequently linked to other forms of mourning, these phases also apply when dealing with the loss of...
Despite its undeniable importance, discussing mental health often invokes discomfort and apprehension in our society. Why is it that something so fundamental to our existence remains shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding? Conversations surrounding emotional well-being are frequently dismissed or avoided, perpetuating a culture of silence, shame and misunderstanding. These barriers not only impede open dialogue but also deter individuals from...
Parenting is undoubtedly one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it also presents unique challenges that can test even the most composed individuals. From managing toddler tantrums to navigating the complexities of adolescent rebellion, there are numerous situations that can push parents to their limits, making it tempting to resort to yelling or harsh language. Yelling is a subject that...
Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world today. It cuts across all socio-economic classes, ethnicities, religions and age groups. The statistics surrounding gender-based violence in Australia are staggering and remind us that no community is immune to this issue. Violence against women is preventable. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics,...
Everybody has experienced feeling unmotivated at some point in their lives. Although every person may experience various roadblocks to motivation, the underlying struggle is something we all can relate to. Knowing what's causing your motivational low is the first step towards addressing it and gaining your drive restored. Our levels of motivation can be influenced by a wide range of aspects...
