Category Attuned Life
7 ways to cope with change
Rolling with the inevitable changes of life! Change brings uncertainty and invites the unknown. Not many of us like uncertainty. In fact, humans are hardwired to dislike it. It’s unsettling. So what can you do to adjust to change in…
How do I know if I need to take my child to a psychologist?
Being a parent of young children is often challenging, particularly for first-time parents. There are many moments of joy and sheer delight and many “I have no idea what I’m doing!” or “Am I doing the right thing?” moments. All…
All parents need R&R
Yes all parents need to Rest & Relax; however, that’s not what this blog is about. So when I say R&R I’m actually referring to Reflect and Re-evaluate. Being a parent often triggers thoughts and memories of your own…
5 positive psychology strategies that you can implement today to improve your overall wellbeing:
Positive Psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology which moves away from more traditional models of pathology (mental illness) and moves toward the promotion of personal growth and wellbeing (mental health). It’s important to note upfront that the Positive…
Is social media affecting my teen’s body image
Through social media kids, teens and young adults are exposed to a barrage of information, images and idealised versions of individuals that do not necessarily always represent reality. We as social media users in this day and age all have…
All the reasons not to are bad ones: Why is it we don’t see a psychologist?
These days we are constantly being bombarded with information about what we need to do for our health. There’s an overwhelming amount of options and advice out there – from green juices, to eliminating sugar and caffeine, to interval training…
How to Overcome Stage Fright
It can actually be easy to nail that optimal performance and overcome stage fright. Easy? Yes way. Firstly, anxiety is not always detrimental to performance. You may already know this though. Except for that time that you were standing side…
I thought things would be different at 40…
Many people have a vision for their life that includes certain goals and milestones to be achieved by certain ages. Perhaps you thought you’d own a car by 18, be married at 27, have kids in your early 30s or…
Do’s and Don’t’s of communicating with your child’s school
The school year is well and truly underway, and children and teachers should be right in the process of getting to know each other. After a few weeks at school, often parents start to wonder “how is my child going?”…
My child has started school and cries at school drop off. What can I do to help them feel less anxious in the morning?
Most young children will experience some level of anxiety related to school at some stage, particularly when commencing their first year of school or at the beginning of each new school year. They might worry about making friends, fitting…
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