Journaling has been described as a “voyage of the interior” because it gives us a way of expressing ourselves and takes away some of the mental pressures of the mind. When writing we use the left side of the brain which governs logical thinking (analytical and rational), whilst the left brain is occupied this frees …
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Relying on our ‘gut instincts’ is a familiar saying but recent research is suggesting there may be some truth to this. The state of our gut affects how we are feeling and thinking as the gut has an intimate relationship with the brain which is why the gut is also known as the ‘second brain’. …
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When thinking about grief it common to associate grief to the loss of a loved one, but grief can be experienced at other times such as: Divorce or relationship breakup Loss of health Losing a job Loss of finances A miscarriage Retirement Death of a pet Loss of hopes and dreams A loved one’s serious …
When we experience unhelpful emotions like depression or anxiety it is often followed by unhelpful thoughts. There is usually a theme to these unhelpful thoughts and we call them unhelpful thinking styles. Unhelpful thoughts are usually an automatic reaction to something but if they happen on an ongoing basis, they can sometimes cause us distress. …
Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience from time to time (especially the toddler throwing a tantrum at the shops). But what is anger and how to do we manage such a big emotion that can have destructive consequences. Experts say that anger has evolved as a way of surviving and protecting ourselves …
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Bullying has been around since time immemorial but although Cyber bullying is a more recent issue, the problem is on the rise and affecting children world wide. There is no downtime for children as the bullying doesn’t stop once they go home as it continues online. Children are tormented and left with the effects of …
With below-average rainfall across New South Wales, central Queensland, the north-west of Victoria and into South Australia the hardship of Australia’s current drought effects farmers both physically and psychologically. With the long duration of the drought is understandable that farmers are experiencing stress, sadness, helplessness, anxiety and being pushed to their limits. Although, we can’t control our …
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Introduction When we aren’t feeling well the last thing we feel like doing is anything and we lack motivation. But if we go out and do something pleasurable, the truth is that we feel better after doing it. So the question is how do we get the motivation to do something? Our mind and body …
Living your life with gratitude means choosing to focus your time and attention on what you appreciate. When life’s stressors confront us, we always tend to look at the negatives and forget the positives. Having some gratitude during these tough times can help us view situations with a more balanced outlook on life. Gratitude studies …
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Anxiety is one of the growing mental illnesses affecting Australians. In 2007, anxiety disorders were the most common mental disorders, affecting 14% of all people aged 16-85 years in the 12 months prior to the survey. The word anxiety can sometimes be misinterpreted, so it is good to clarify what is meant when we say …
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