A goal is something that you want to achieve in your life and it can be related to different areas e.g. career, health, friendships, relationships etc . Usually, when a person sets a goal this is because they want to
The concept behind Shmita and the process of “letting go”
Lately, I came across this concept of the Shmita year, while checking Esther Perel’s official social media page on Instagram. The Belgian psychotherapist, Perel, asserted how this concept can call for us all through this year that is; post-pandemic, since
How do you know you are ready to have children?
Having children is considered to be a controversial subject as different people have different opinions. Some plan children from before trying out different methods to conceive, while others are more relaxed and simply lay off contraceptive methods (Kelly, 2021). On the
5 tricks to boost your motivation
Motivation is the whole complex process of directing and regulating ones behavior towards a certain goal. What gets our motivation going are our physiological and psychological needs.
However, sometimes we struggle with completing even those tasks that seem to match
My father just retired and has too much time on his hands. How can I support him?
Research shows that if retirees come from supportive families, they are more likely to successfully adapt to retirement. In the first blog we explore the psychological effects of retirement on your elderly parent. In this blog we will be exploring
Effective Communication
Having good communication skills is possibly one of the most important things you may learn to enhance your work life, family life and social life. Being able to effectively communicate and express yourself in a mature and professional manner is a
Why Does Counting Your Daily Steps Matter?
As we all know, technology has become increasingly more accessible, and while at times it can be frustrating, it has also proved to be very supportive toward monitoring our health. In its simplest form, monitoring health can look like simply
Unfinished Business: Our Need to Complete
In Gestalt therapy, we believe that individuals have a natural tendency to find meaning in their experience. Indeed, we seek completion even when we do not know the whole story. The unfinished portrait below is an example of our need
We need to stop glamorizing overworking
In a culture where a lot of people are driven by wealth and success, many are those who have fallen victim to overworking. It is understandable if there are times when you need to stay at work for an extra
6 habits that can improve your life | Part 2
4. Introspect
It sounds like something related to an image in the mirror, however, introspect is the ability to self-reflect by examining one’s thoughts and feelings. This is the safest place to be honest about feelings and thoughts because