Mindset
3 Areas of Your Life You Should Assess in the New Year
So, it’s been three weeks now since we said goodbye to another unsettled COVID year and most people are back at work and into the daily commitments and pressures of a new year. The start of a new year is a good time to reflect over the past year and write down what worked…
Read More12 Days of Christmas – Self Care
Christmas is supposed to be the season to be merry but for many of us it is a season of stress and anxiety. It can also be a time of loneliness particularly if you have recently lost a loved one or your loved one is away. It is also a time of shopping for…
Read MoreHow to Set Goals for the New Year
1 January is the time that most people make New Year’s resolutions. I’ve never been a believer in New Year Resolutions. I don’t think at the stroke of midnight, some magic bullet is going to change our lives. The problems that were there last week and even the day before, are still there come 1…
Read MoreReclaim your life in 2021
For many of us, 2020 tested us like nothing before. But if we have learnt one thing, it’s that we are resilient and can adapt to change. Take a look at how you can plan for 2021 in the areas of your career, relationships, finances and self development with my article on taking…
Read MoreIs it Time to Spring Clean Your Mind?
SPRING is here. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and it is time to shrug off the Winter blues. Most people use this time to do a spring clean of their house and their wardrobes, but have you considered doing a spring clean of your mind? 4 Steps to Spring Clean Your…
Read More9 Ways to Get Your Mojo Back
We have now had six months or so of COVID-19 which has meant lockdowns, social distancing, working from home, home schooling and being unable to travel either interstate or overseas. It is not surprising many of us have lost our mojo. When you have mojo, you are generally full of energy, positive and optimistic…
Read MoreDo you suffer from the “disease to please”?
Are you a people pleaser? Do you always do what someone asks of you, even if it makes you uncomfortable or wastes your time? If this sounds like you, then you could be suffering from what is sometimes referred to as the “disease to please“, meaning you frequently say ‘yes’ to people when in…
Read MoreThe 5 Senses Guide to Practicing Mindfulness
Whether you’re feeling uneasy about world events, you’re busy running around after everyone else, or you’re stressed about finances, relationships or work, there is one age-old practice you can introduce to your day to help you find some calm and collect your thoughts. One of the best ways to relax into the present moment is…
Read MoreOpportunity in change: how to make the most of disruption
In times of disruption, turmoil and chaos, it’s hard to accept that change can be as good as a holiday and that variety is the spice of life. Now more than ever with the current COVID-19 health scares and economic instability, I know many people are feeling unsure, frightened and angry at the change that…
Read MoreWhat Women Want: Equality
As a counsellor, gender equality and pay parity aren’t really areas I can claim to be an expert in as part of the discussion around International Women’s Day (IWD). But as a counsellor specialising in women’s wellness, there are a number of subjects I’m privy to having experience with that I think well and truly…
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