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Setting New Goals – The Power of Habit.
There is a simple, 3 step cycle that every habit follows. It’s been proven time and time again by just about every behavioural psychologist out there. The cycle is called the “3 R’s of Habit Change”. Reminder (the trigger that initiates the behaviour)Routine (the...
Mental Health Awareness
It is estimated that 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem during the course of a year. Approximately 10% of children have mental health problems. Nobody is immune. We need to acknowledge that the way we live has a profound impact on the way...
What is a Mantra?
Mantra comes from the Sanskrit word meaning a “sacred message or text, charm, spell, counsel.” The word mantra is said to come from a root meaning, “that which protects the mind”. A mantra is used in meditation and can also be used for mind protection. The word...
The Art of Self-Soothing – A Skill for Life
Make self-soothing meaningful, and purposeful everyday. Self-soothing is how we carry out emotional first-aid to ourselves.Therapist or not, learning to self-soothe is hard, but it’s something we can all learn how to do - especially if we have mental health...
Calm your Mind
Remember to Breathe... Notice what you’re feeling, notice your breathing when you want to stay calm. When we focus on our breathing there is no room for anything else, your mind concentrates on your breathing. If your mind wanders, concentrate on equal in/out breaths....