We’re living in a culture where our young daughters are learning their appearance is “everything”. With digitally altered images of thin women, hourglass body figures, makeup etc., raising our girls in a way so that they don’t place all their self-worth on the way they look is daunting and difficult. We as parents have a
Is there any way we could live without our smartphones/laptops/iPads etc.? They let us shop online, keep in touch with loved ones, research the best place to go for dinner and read the news. And for littlies, they can be used to play games, watch clips of YouTube, etc. The internet is amazing… there is
Do you know what you want to achieve in 2019? What your goals are at work or in your personal life? If you want to succeed, you need to set goals. However, to accomplish them you need to know how to set them. Goal setting can be a tricky process that begins with carefully considering
Feeling good on the inside is important to living a happy and balanced life. But not every day is easy. I have noticed a lot of people reporting that they don’t feel ‘good enough’ from within…instead they place how they feel about themselves on external things (e.g., how much they get paid, promotions, how much
Trying to get over your fears and phobias is a very challenging thing. But there are evidence-based methods to help you, including “Exposure Therapy”. Facing your fears in a gradual and consistent way is one of the most effective ways to overcome phobias. In this week’s vlog, I explain what exposure therapy is, how it
Mindfulness is about being in the present moment… It involves being fully present and aware of what’s going on for you, both internally & externally… with curiosity and without judgement. Mindfulness is great for our wellbeing generally, and has also been shown to assist in the treatment of a wide range of mental health concerns.
The adolescent period can be a tough time for both the adolescent and their parents/family. It is a time of great change physically, emotionally, and socially. The reason for this is that the brain is going through a very important re-wiring process during the adolescent years. It is strengthening certain networks and getting rid of ones
It is a common human experience to get caught up in our thoughts. This can lead to issues at times. For example, getting caught up in thoughts about the future, all the things we have to get done, or “what if’ing” tends to be associated with anxiety. Alternatively, when we get caught up in negative
Nobody likes uncomfortable emotions right? This can lead to attempts to avoid or suppress them. However, whether you like it or not, uncomfortable emotions are a normal part of the human experience. If you can learn ways to manage your uncomfortable emotions that don’t involve suppressing or avoiding, they will likely pass faster and even
Emotional validation involves recognising that an individual’s feelings or opinions are valid and worthwhile. When someone expresses an emotion that you aren’t used to or are unsure of how to handle, understanding how to validate is important. It is essentially a way to communicate the acceptance of another person’s thoughts, feelings or behaviours. Emotional validation
