New Year’s Day is the official start of your resolution—the chance to become a better, more successful version of you. It’s in human nature to always strive for something greater, and the word “new” makes us all the more motivated. We promise ourselves things like, “I will stop drinking,” or “I will lose 10kg,” or ... [Read more now]
Not to sound cliché, but it’s the most wonderful time of the year again. You know what that means! The holidays are upon us. No school, no work. Only meeting up with friends, family, and enjoying time together. What could be better? For many people, the answer is that there really is nothing better. But ... [Read more now]
Have you ever wondered why you can't be happy? There are many people who struggle with this problem, but few who seek help or even acknowledge the obstacle because of how society perceives the concept of happiness. In a lot of today's pop culture psychology (for lack of a better term) you often see a ... [Read more now]
I've struggled with anxiety just about my entire life. So what is that like? Imagine it being like living in kind of a box. You can still see and hear everyone around but they can't hear your heart beating faster or your breathing getting heavier. They don't know that your chest feels like it's caving ... [Read more now]
Do you suffer from persistent pain? Have you struggled to find effective remedies to reduce your pain? Psychologists are well suited to treat your pain according to the latest scientific findings. Definition of Pain Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual tissue damage or is described in terms of such damage ... [Read more now]
I almost did not go to New York as planned this past January. There was this wonderful opportunity of a speaking tour in Los Angeles and New York, and yet I felt like backing out. Why? Because of fear. My fear was a reaction to my previous trip. In January 2015, I returned from an ... [Read more now]
We all look forward to our holidays. By November of each year (in the Southern Hemisphere) we are counting the days till summer holidays are upon us. In fact, many people report that they feel energised all year until November when suddenly fatigue hits and desperation for a holiday break becomes paramount. With the best ... [Read more now]
The world is trembling under the wave of terror we have been experiencing for the past decade. It may have started in the Middle East but now it is at our door. We may have got immune to hearing about daily blasts in Baghdad but now it is in our face in Paris. Victims of ... [Read more now]
Here's an article I wrote for today's edition of News.com.au on 4 easy ways to manage anxiety. I hope you find some useful tips.
Today, people openly speak about their personal experiences with mental health issues. Governments and health agencies supply an abundance of useful facts about conditions like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and panic attacks. It is notable that men have not benefitted from this open discussion about mental health issues nor the number of proven, effective ... [Read more now]
