The Five Essentials Of Wellbeing

The Five Essentials Of Wellbeing

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but here’s a reminder of the things that keep us well.. Essential 1: Regular exercise Exercise is a no-brainer. Try to fit in 30 minutes at least every second day. As a clinical psychologist, when I first meet a...
The strength of our emotional bonds

The strength of our emotional bonds

We’re well over half way though this year, what a ride so far, what’s it been like for you? Right about now a lot of us will be looking forward to the end of year holiday break, and wondering what happened to the first half of the year! I noted at the beginning of the...
Connecting For Tough Times

Connecting For Tough Times

This week is a key week in the calendar, today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and on Thursday we have R U OK? Day. These signal days provide us with a reminder to check in with ourselves, and importantly, with others as well. One sure way to lessen the risk of...
Look after your own Mental Health!

Look after your own Mental Health!

“If you’re in the past or the future, you’re in the wrong place.” Thanks to @matthew Johnstone If there were two things I could rid from the world, it would be rumination and worry. Many don’t know the difference so I’ll explain. Rumination is...