How to quieten the mind
Do you ever feel like a little rat running on a wheel? Or is your mind like a circus with so much going on, you don’t even know what to cast your eye on. You are not alone; the constant …
Battling with your return to work?
Dr Stan Steindl has some helpful ways to make the back to work transition a little bit easier. 1. Cut yourself some slack. Ease back into your first week with slightly shorter hours and a less demanding workload, where possible. …
Power of Human Connection
Connecting the dots during National Psychology Week 11-17th November 2018 #Connecttothrive This year’s Psychology Week focuses on the ‘Power of Human Connection’ encouraging people to ‘connect to thrive’. With Christmas approaching, this theme is very timely, providing the perfect opportunity …
Anger Management 101
We all get angry sometimes and this is totally normal, but if your anger is interfering with daily function, work life or affecting relationships, it’s time to question what is fuelling this feeling, and how to best manage the outburst. …
Anger Management 101
We all get angry sometimes and this is totally normal, but if your anger is interfering with daily function, work life or affecting relationships, it’s time to question what is fuelling this feeling, and how to best manage the outburst. …
Life After Yo-Yo Diets
How a Psychologist Can Help You Lose Weight Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Why is it that despite starting off with the best intentions, so many of us fail when we go on a diet? Often the answer to this question …
Don’t believe everything you think – teaching kids the power of positive thinking
The human mind is like a complicated road map, complete with wonderful journeys, total dead-ends and routes that are fraught with danger. Learning how to guide our internal navigators to take the path less ravelled, is no easy feat, especially …
Letting go of the Green Eyed Monster
“Jealousy is a curse” as the saying goes, and how true that is; it causes feelings of anger and anxiety and when unleashed can destroy relationships. Unfortunately, this corrosive feeling, is in-built, a natural human response and something we experienced …
Food Swings
Ever noticed that your food choices are directly linked to your mood? When mood is low, we often crave carbohydrates, sugar, or junk in an attempt to feed the foully. Contrastingly, when feeling content, we often make healthier choices, considering …
Wellness is the new black!
‘Wellness’- it’s the green smoothie of the health industry, a buzz word that has provoked a movement and attitudinal shift towards health in general. As Psychologists, we are more than guilty of using the word and rightly so, it is …