10 Achievable Ideas For a Lighter & Brighter Start to 2017
In light of the new year and the cliché discussions of “What do you want to achieve in 2017?”, I decided to do a Google search on the most common new year’s resolutions. There seems to be a general consensus...
More tips for increasing your productivity
By Ruth Fordyce Psychologist, The Resilience Centre This post follows on from a previous post, Five tips for increasing your productivity. Here are some further ideas if you are struggling to work through your to-do list or feel that you are...
A Problem with Praise
Praise has become the most commonly cited tool in the toolbox for Parenting 101. From toilet training accessories that chime “you’re so great, you’re a star” to monogrammed reward charts modern parents are pretty creative when it comes to finding...
NOBODY’S PERFECT!!
Perfection. Wouldn’t it be nice? We have all heard of it and many of us desire it, but what are the consequences of embarking on a pursuit for perfection? Firstly, it is important to distinguish between adaptive (helpful) and maladaptive (unhelpful) perfectionism....
Five tips for increasing your productivity
By Ruth Fordyce Psychologist, The Resilience Centre Would you say that you are a productive person? Are you aware of all the current jobs needing your attention, and are you making good progress on them? Note that I am NOT asking...
Rhythm
Recently I have been personally challenged by the concept of rhythm. Rhythm in many different parts of my life; personal relationships, physical movement, spiritual growth and professional development to name just a few. It’s not a word I’ve generally associated with...
Finding Hope in Your Relationships
By Ivette Moutzouris Registered Psychologist I am a strong believer in hope. I wouldn’t be working in this field if I didn’t believe that change is possible and looking forward is definitely part of the process. If I had to...
