As we grow old, we may start feeling less important, less valued and start feeling as if we are not good enough anymore to cut it in the world and with younger people. As a result, many older adults start … Read more
How do I know if I’m on the right career path?
Many of us wish to work in a field that brings fulfilment, but how can we be certain of what that is? According to research, it is extremely difficult for people to foresee how they will feel about a situation … Read more
The Practice of Balance Exercises in Older Adulthood
Balancing our movements – whatever they may be, is almost always automatic. Whilst walking for example, we rarely focus on coordinating our steps and feet so as to not fall, unless it is a rocky surface for example. In old … Read more
Five ways to Mediate Family Conflict
First of all, what is conflict? Conflict is when two or more individuals disagree or have a difference in their way of thinking. In any relationship, there will always be some sort of conflict. What one needs to learn is … Read more
Raising Children: Honesty is the best policy
Honesty is the best policy is a well-known proverb that people use. Despite this, there are times when one omits the truth or lies about something. The rationale for this might vary from safeguarding the other individual involved to safeguarding … Read more
What is Relational Psychotherapy?
Relational psychotherapy is a relationship-focused therapy that draws heavily from psychoanalytic therapy. Relational therapists use the therapeutic relationship to identify and address the client’s psychological issues. Relational therapy can stand alone as its own integral approach, but this approach can … Read more
Should I exercise before bed?
As you might’ve noticed, there is some discourse when it comes to ideal exercise periods during the day. Should I exercise first thing in the morning? What if I only have time at night, what can I do? We used … Read more
How can I tell my partner they don’t make me orgasm?
The pursuit of sexual pleasure is a natural and normal part of human sexuality, as well as a key motivating factor in sexual activity. Thus, there is nothing wrong with wanting to experience orgasms, as it is a natural part … Read more
What can I do if I feel stressed when going on vacation?
1. Struggling to shift gears from a fast paced life to holiday-mode
What can help you let go of the fast pace and shift into a frame of mind that will help you enjoy your vacation? Are there any rituals … Read more
Why saying you’ll start next week won’t work
My closet had been screaming for a clean-up for years. I kept coming up with excuses not to do it, until one day I just started the project and didn’t stop until everything was tidy and organised. Procrastination is something … Read more