Going through the blogs written by the team at Willingness, one can come across a number of articles focusing on anxiety. The reason for this topic to be so popular, is that it is affecting a large number of … Read more
Sitting with sadness | Part 2
In part one of this blog ‘sitting with sadness, part 1’ we spoke about journaling our feelings and some people simply find that trying to express words on paper is not for them. If journaling is not for … Read more
Sitting with sadness | Part 1
Why do we always try to avoid being sad or find ways to run away from this sadness? Did you know sitting with sadness is actually the key to processing our emotions? But what does that even mean? And how … Read more
4 tips on managing difficult thoughts during the 2020 festive season
This festive season will present some difficult situations as we continue to understand what life during a pandemic is like. Here are 4 tips on managing difficult thoughts during the 2020 festive season.
- Analyse thoughts
A feeling is elicited from … Read more
Tips to prevent anxiety and stress this festive season
The festive season tends to bring lots of excitement and anxiety as well. This year, everything has been turned on its head and we need to rethink and re-assess even the most basic activities. As a result, this Christmas could … Read more
Understanding ADHD
I’m going to assume that since you’re reading this, you’re human. I’m assuming you have lungs, a liver, two eyes, and a nose, among other things typical of humans to have. Us humans, we have brains that are both similar … Read more
I feel lonely during Christmas time
Although we are surrounded by a multitude of people at Christmas why is it that we feel lonelier than ever before? Loneliness, is a feeling we may all feel at times but, what does this mean? Loneliness can be defined as, … Read more
Gestalt Self-Development
Gestalt psychotherapy is a powerful modality that helps us focus on our present life. It encourages a journey of self-realisation, to embrace our freedom in a way that harmoniously meets our needs.
Every person has the right to build a … Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss and it can affect us on a mental, physical and emotional level. It is the overwhelming feeling of suffering when something or someone you love is taken away. Grief can be associated not … Read more
What is Gestalt Therapy?
In Gestalt psychotherapy, the focus is on gaining a better understanding of ourselves. The client is seen as the expert of their life and also has the inner ability to support themselves, but might need some assistance to get the … Read more