Category Archives: Self Help

So I recently did a bit of a deep dive on a few common psychotherapy approaches.   I thought I would share some of that info to give people an idea about what counselling actually is.  In particular this article will focus on CBT, which is provided via Medicare here in Australia and is quite popularContinueContinue reading “So what is counselling and therapy”

The more I read the more weight I place on the impact and change possible in our lives from understanding and adjusting our own thinking. There is a major blocker to learning and applying Soft Skills.  It’s not intelligence… it’s how you think about yourself. You may have read articles about ‘your narrative’ ???  NearlyContinueContinue reading “Our Narrative”

There are going to be times when the person you work for, or someone else higher than you in an organisation says or does something that you wouldn’t expect from a leader. This article explores the manager-subordinate relationship, expectations and techniques to work through those times. What is unprofessional behaviour?  Some examples that come upContinueContinue reading “Unprofessional behaviour from management”

I learnt this practice a while back and have found it to be a very effective way of taking the day’s challenges as they come.  The practice will assist you become more resilient and to remember that “this too will change” 🙂 Before you watch the video below, let me give you a little background.  ContinueContinue reading “Improving your day – building equanimity”

Communication is made up of many things and you may be surprised to learn that verbal communication is estimated between 20-50% of all communication. That is what we hear or say is not even half the message being sent or received. Here’s a quick overview on what to look for and how to apply it.ContinueContinue reading “Body Language”

Came across Naikan this morning, a relatively simple activity which has studies supporting its benefit to significantly improving happiness. The simplicity, quick duration and proven results make it a pretty appealing practice. Results included awareness of other’s viewpoint, feelings of love, appreciation of life and sense of fulfillment.   Performed daily the Naikan practice isContinueContinue reading “Naikan”

Have you been through one or more of those communication courses where they teach you all about “”I feel this when such and such happens”” ? Rather than judgments, accusations etc like “”You always ignore me!””. Here’s an enhancement to that approach which takes it down a level or two. I have found it toContinueContinue reading “Nonviolent communication”