Sydney Hills Counselling Blog

Category: Life Transitions & Adjustment

Need Motivation? Why You May Need A Personal Motto

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.

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How To Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Succeed

Now that the holiday season has ended, our minds begin to turn towards the new year and the hope of a fresh start. Every year, when the new year approaches, many of us resolve to change our behaviour to lose weight, hit the gym more often, cut back on our spending, or become a better person. However, for most of us, these ‘resolutions’ fall by the wayside within a few weeks, leaving us disheartened at our failure to stay committed to them.

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Rejection: Why does It Hurt So Much?

Rejection can feel like a punch in the gut and if you’ve ever been rejected, you will probably agree that it can be one of the worst feelings you have ever experienced. Rejection hurts; it’s uncomfortable, debilitating, overwhelming and it can feel like death.

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