How I learnt to accept myself

We sometimes strive so hard to achieve in the many aspects of our life, that we create very little room for mistakes or emotional falls along the way. We can place such high expectations on ourselves and when we do not meet them, our inner critic speaks loudly to us, and we frequently choose to […]

How to: create a good habit

Creating a new habit or changing a current habit can be an overwhelming concept to consider. Often when we think of habits, we look at drastic changes and big end goals, and this can lead to discouragement at how steep the hill to climb is to implement these changes or reach that goal. However, researchers […]

Can you have your cake and eat it too?

This saying has been around for years. Decades even. According to the Webster dictionary, this is “to have or enjoy the good parts of something without having to deal with the bad parts” (Webster, 2022). The use of this prolific proverb was first penned in a letter written to Thomas Cromwell stating you can’t have […]

Gratitude and rewiring the brain

Most of us have heard about gratitude and how beneficial it is for us. However, many of us have yet to put gratitude into action in our daily lives. Gratitude has become quite a buzz word with journals and practices gaining popularity. Gratitude can feel like just another trend to hop on board with – […]

Why we want to fix our loved ones’ problems

There are many occasions when either ourselves, a friend, a sister or brother, a parent or our partner have needed someone to talk to about certain problems or issues in their life. But how many times has it felt like solutions are being thrown at your or that you need to give a solution to […]

Self-care – what’s with all the hype?

Oh no .. you’re probably thinking. “Not another post about self-care”. We get it – it’s important. But what’s really the big deal about self-care? Self-care seems to be ‘the next big thing’ and it’s even got a trending hashtag (#selfcare), so surely it must be important – right? Well yes, it certainly has some […]

Are you getting enough Zzz’s?

Maybe the idea of getting enough sleep is somewhat of a dream to you – rather your experience is more like a nightmare – constant thinking, tossing and turning, too hot, no, too cold .. Sleep is a basic human need. Just like most things, sleep is unique so everyone needs a different amount of […]

Why do I doubt myself and how can I stop?

Have you ever doubted your abilities, knowledge or skills? Actually, don’t answer that – we think we can take a pretty good guess. Nearly everybody has (at some point in their lives) been unsure of themselves and doubted whether they were any good at some particular job/sport/talent or other ‘thing’. We live in a competitive […]

Why chocolate doesn’t have to be an enemy

Easter can be a time of joy, relaxation and indulgence for some, but for others it is a time of anticipation and fear of losing control over their eating. So many of us silently battle with the temptations of food everyday, so when a holiday centres around a particularly sweet treat (ie chocolate) it can […]

How to: create a good routine

You may roll your eyes at the idea of routines, or perhaps you consider them only necessary for young people who need discipline. Routines can often feel like you’re living your life according to some predetermined rules or expectations. We know that sticking to a routine can be difficult and feel like some sort of […]