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
6 habits that can improve your life | Part 1
Our daily habits are ingrained, these are deeply-rooted and, therefore, it is not easy to realise that you have them. Good habits need to be included in your daily routine so that your mind, body and spirit are boosted with
4 things you should know about grief
The loss of a loved one is never an easy experience. No matter what the relationship was with them in life, the sometimes-sudden loss can leave an emptiness that is hard to fill and takes long to heal. Words that