Let’s talk about motivation
Finding the motivation to do the things we need to do can seem like a never ending task. And what about all those people you see or hear about who seem to have endless stores of motivation? Not surprisingly, motivation levels in all of society appear to have decreased in the past couple of years […]
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 […]
Psychologist vs Counsellor – who is best for me?
If we asked you who you would go to if you were struggling with your mental health or some other personal concern – what would you say? Maybe a friend, family member or colleague, or maybe a doctor or health professional. Most people (at least that we know) would probably say some kind of therapist; […]
5 ways to love on yourself
“Just love and accept yourself as you are and you’ll be happier” – you’ve probably heard it before (at least a dozen times). And we know this is far easier said than done! The idea of loving ourselves has (much like self-care) become a bit of a growing trend, and many people have turned to […]
The perpetuating cycle of avoidance
So you’ve got an important speech for work or school coming up in a couple of weeks – and you’re feeling really stressed. You don’t like public speaking (what if I can’t do it?), you don’t feel confident (what if I mess up?) and you don’t know what to say (what if I’m boring and […]
Why does diet affect mental health?
I wonder if you’ve noticed how you feel after you’ve eaten a big meal, been drinking alcohol, or have eaten a lot of “unhealthy” foods? Maybe you felt flat, lethargic or unmotivated? Instead, have you noticed how you feel when you’ve drank lots of water, eaten a wide variety of healthy foods, or paid attention […]
Finding the secret to true happiness
For some people, finding true happiness is one of their main goals in life – and really, who would blame them? Being happy is an elusive feeling that so many of us struggle with, especially over the past few years. But actually being happy is very different from putting on a happy face or being […]
Ableism – the bigger challenge than disability
About 15% of the global population lives with some kind of disability, but our world was not built with disability in mind – and people with disabilities are forced to live in a society that does not consider their needs very often. In fact, not only does society fail to consider people’s needs but it […]
Debunking the myths about Bipolar Disorder
If we asked you what comes to mind when you think of mental illnesses such as Bipolar Disorder, what would you say? Be honest with yourself – we guess that some of the words or phrases that popped up weren’t all that kind or considerate. We don’t ask to make you feel bad about yourself, […]