Sometimes a story takes a hold of your imagination and makes new ideas possible. James Doty does this with his 2016 book “Into the Magic Shop”. It’s the journey of an underprivileged boy overcoming a multitude of challenges to become a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur,...
When we understand what really matters, then we can focus on that and try to bring more meaning into our lives. Mothers’ Day can be bittersweet for many people There are those of us who mourn a loved and lost mother or child. Some of us mourn the child...
The news of apocalyptic bushfires, soaring temperatures, drought-stricken towns and countryside, decimated wildlife, loss of life and habitat is increasing in its severity. It’s only natural that anyone exposed to both the reality and the stories and images presented...
Ah… the holidays. Even with many of us having time off work throughout the Christmas season, it often seems that we are still busier than ever. Many people struggle with loneliness and sadness over the holidays, and many people find it can be hard to juggle everything...
Deciding to seek psychological support for the first time can be a daunting decision, and, equally, attending your first psychology appointment can seem intimidating. I’ve put together this outline to help you understand what to expect and to make the process somewhat...
Is mindfulness over hyped? Mindfulness is such a buzzword now, but is it over hyped? I thought I knew a little bit about mindfulness so I set out to find out if all the hype was warranted. During March, I ran a popup Facebook group “Mindful March”. In the group I went...
