When we hurt ourselves and become injured, we have a tendency to take up the advice to rest. You will hear this a lot from your loved ones and/or your doctor. Whilst this may be true in some circumstances, this is different following a workplace injury.
Read MoreEmotions are reactions that human beings experience in response to events or situations. Emotions are important as they have a strong influence on our daily lives and can impact our decisions. There are many different types of emotions such as happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger and surprise. Depending on the trigger may depend on the emotion that is experienced.
Read MoreFrom time to time most of us will experience different levels of stress due to factors such as work, school, relationships, finances etc
Read MoreThe ability to stay well during a storm or bounce back from a difficult event is dependent upon someone’s resilience. Resilience enables us to have the ability to adapt well to stress, adversity or tragedy. The ability to be able to adjust well to change improves a persons quality of life.
Read MoreWhen you think about moving out of your comfort zone, what are your initial thoughts and feelings?.
Read MoreThe skill is centred around breathing. It aims at assisting us to notice when we are heightened, to assist us with recognising early warning signs, to slow down and regulate our breathing and to reduce reactivity when heightened.
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself tossing and turning trying to fall asleep even though you were feeling tired during the day, longing for a good night’s sleep?.
Read MoreBy developing helpful communication strategies we can express what we want in a clear and calm way. This is called assertive communication.
Read MoreHave you ever felt anxious, tired, stressed, unable to concentrate, unable to fall asleep at night, lack of motivation or lack of energy, or all of the above?
Read MoreSetting goals are important as they increase motivation, help us to reach our potential and can keep us on track.
Read MoreIs your friend not themselves at the moment? Are they quick to snap or lash out? Do they seem stressed and overwhelmed? Are they suddenly busy and not interested in going to social situations? They may be silently suffering from anxiety.
Read MoreFind out how you can with these 4 simple steps…
Read MoreOnce you have found the partner of your dreams, what happens along the way and how does a relationship progress through the years? With Valentines Day around the corner, we wanted to share some insights and tips to help you connect.
Read MoreYou already know how good exercise is for your physical health, but you might be surprised by how good exercise is for your mental health.
Read MoreEven in the darkest of times, there are still valuable and productive lessons to be learnt. Here are some reminders of what COVID-19 has taught us…
Read MoreNow with restrictions easing, and students returning to school, they are again challenged to adapt. Here are 5 tips that will help children (and parents) successfully navigate the return to school.
Read More5 mental health tips for small business owners
Read MoreTo be an effective leader, you must understand your own motivations, strengths and weaknesses.
Read MoreIt certainly is a time of uncertainty. The whole world is impacted by this pandemic, and this virus has brought first world countries to their knees. All of us are curious - “How is this going to roll out?
Read MoreDepression is a real but often misunderstood mental disorder that can be readily treated. Depending on the severity this may include counselling alone, or in combination with antidepressants. Sometimes you may think you or a loved one has clinical depression, but aren’t really sure what sets it apart from someone who’s just feeling the natural variations of the blues.
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