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This time of the year, every year, the internet loves to debate about whether New Year’s resolutions are worthwhile. For those who suffer from anxiety, New Year’s resolutions can not Counselling and psychology have been important and increasingly popular tools in helping people to address physical, mental, and emotional health concerns, with the ultimate goal of living a happier, healthier, and...

This time of the year, every year, the internet loves to debate about whether New Year’s resolutions are worthwhile. For those who suffer from anxiety, New Year’s resolutions can not only be difficult to accomplish, but they are also notorious for inducing further anxiety. So, instead of mulling over whether you should even be setting resolutions this year, try looking at it from a different...

Uncertainty is a part of life. Worrying about the future and being unsure about what life holds is normal. Like many things, your mindset is the key to coping with facing the unknown with confidence and successfully tackling what comes your way. But is recent uncertainty triggering your anxiety and making it harder than usual for you to manage it? We break down uncertainty and anxiety, and what...

Low self-esteem can be a difficult thing to deal with and manage at the best of times, but when the holiday season comes around, it can be even trickier. From seeing relatives who are judgemental or make comments about your weight, love life, or career, to attending parties where you feel self-conscious, to seeing everyone’s ‘perfect’ photos on Instagram, the holidays are particularly triggering...

Many of us consider perfectionism to be a positive characteristic. After all, who doesn’t wish they could be perfect? However, experts have found that perfectionism is not only NOT a positive trait to hold, but can be downright dangerous. In this article, we explore the dangerous downsides of perfectionism and why you should work towards unlearning your perfectionist tendencies. 1. Perfectionism...

What would you tell your younger self if you could have a conversation with them today? It turns out, we all ponder this question quite a lot, and a recent study shows, most adults consider what they’d say at least once a week. But have you ever wondered what your psychologist would tell your younger self? Likely, the advice would be a little different. After all, they know a lot about you, what...

The switch to remote working has been growing for years. Now, with the arrival of the global pandemic to Australia, this phenomenon has taken a great leap forward. The sad fact is, some of us find remote working easier than others. The good news is, there are ways to adapt. In this article, we take a look at remote working and your personality, and how to make it work for you. Remote working and...

When someone in your life is struggling with anxiety, it can be hard to put aside the things they do, and see their struggles as a symptom of anxiety, rather than a character flaw. But that’s exactly what anxious behaviour is – a symptom of a serious mental health concern, and quite a common one at that. Whether you have a partner who has difficulty making decisions and taking action, or a...

If there’s one thing we’ve all learned after what seems like lockdown after lockdown, it’s that prioritising our mental health is incredibly important. Whilst many people took the first couple of lockdowns as a chance to get around to doing some things they’d been putting off because of being too busy to do them, others took the time to relax and regroup during these times. Now though, after...