All couples argue to one degree or another. The question is, are you simply a fiery emotional pair? Like in the movies where she yells at him, he yells back that he won’t put up with it anymore, and then suddenly they are passionately kissing. If this is you, then disagreements may be your idea of [...]
Are you haunted by something that happened in your past? Whether someone wronged you or you made a decision you regret, forgiveness is what you do for yourself, not for other people. When you forgive, it doesn't mean that you approve of what's happened. Rather, it means that you're giving yourself permission to move on with [...]
Stress and the overwhelming demands of being a busy working mum can take their toll. A client Sue describes feeling constantly uptight and wired trying to be the perfect working mum – from dealing with homework, pick-ups and drop-offs to cooking and providing the love and care her kids need, along with running her husbands busy [...]
The 2017 Sensis Social Media Report confirms that Australia’s obsession with smartphones is growing, in fact almost 8 in 10 Australians (79%) are now on social media, which is up 10 points on last year. The report also found that locations and places that were once regarded as taboo for accessing social media, such as at [...]
R U OK?Day is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that we’ve all got what it takes to ask, “are you ok?” and support those struggling with life. The day is about inspiring people to start these conversations every day of the year. Help get your school, workplace and community asking "are you ok?" [...]
The era of the 9-5 workdays is a thing of a past. Smart technology has given workers access to their work 24/7 and blurred the boundaries between work and home, leading Australians to donating $128 billion in unpaid overtime annually and failing to take their entitled annual leave. Some workplaces expect their workers to work long [...]
Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. -Thomas Dekker We often think of sleep as a time when our bodies switch off, but new research reveals a hive of activity starts up as we drift off. These new findings are showing us why shut-eye is so vital. In our busy modern [...]
Your life and career are on track, but you like to unwind with a few drinks, so there’s no way you could be an alcoholic, is there? You come home at the end of a long hard day at work, eager to pour some wine even though this morning you promised you wouldn’t. But you [...]
“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day” -Henry David Thoreau When we are stressed, we are often tempted to relieve our anxiety in a number of ways: eating, sitting in front of the TV for hours, increasing our use of alcohol or drugs (both legal and illegal). All of these are attempts [...]
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Without realising it, we take our lives for granted. Here are some examples of good fortune [...]