How much alcohol is too much? It’s no great secret that many of our traditions here in Australia involve the drinking of alcohol. Many of us enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or an occasional cocktail. However, if you’re starting to lose control of your drinking, it could, over time, become a much bigger problem.
How would you rate your psychological wellbeing? The terms psychological wellbeing and happiness are used interchangeably these days; however, these two terms differ significantly in their meaning.
Sarah (not her real name) came to see me because she was in love; however, she felt confused as to where things were in her
If you sometimes feel like a fraud, don’t be alarmed; you’re not the only one who feels this way and it’s more common than you may think.
We’re all susceptible to Impostor Syndrome; men and women and these days, even school students. High-achieving individuals are more frequently found to have Impostor Syndrome than the average Joe, however, everyone is susceptible to Impostor Syndrome.
When we settle for less in our relationships, it can create some undesirable consequences; emotionally and psychologically. Settling in a relationship can stem from having unrealistic expectations of what that relationship or our loved one is supposed to ‘be’.
An increase in the stress hormone cortisol can lead us to gain weight, and more annoyingly; prevent us from losing those extra kilos.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy aims to help clients who have difficulty regulating their emotions, who indulge in self-destructive behaviour and / or who have difficulty maintaining good interpersonal relations with others. Can Dialectical Behaviour Therapy help us to lead happier lives?
We typically overshare with others because we’re either feeling nervous or on the other hand, we may feel very comfortable with the person we’re chatting to. When people overshare, their primary need is to connect with another person. Anxiety can be the driver behind those who overshare, as well as loneliness. Loneliness can leave us feeling starved of connection with others. As our brain knows that our very survival depends on connection with others, a desperate need to connect with another person can sometimes see our social skills being hijacked by oversharing. This can sometimes lead to us forming unhealthy friendships and/or relationships.
There’s great power in sharing a good motto. Mottos are usually brief statements that are used to convey an idea, goal or principle. Because they’re sufficiently short and simple, a motto can be helpful when it comes to remembering what’s important; almost instantaneously.
As a counsellor, I know how vitally important healthy friendships are to our overall well-being. A life without friendship can feel empty and meaningless if
