by Michelle Dean | Apr 5, 2021 | Anxiety, Mindfulness
Uncertainty is a feeling that makes many people uncomfortable and that many people struggle to tolerate. People who struggle with tolerating uncertainty often perceive uncertainty, unpredictability, and doubt as awful and unbearable experiences. They often describe...
by Wesley Macintyre | Mar 30, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Care
Often our default is to think about making our lives easier now, to the detriment of our future selves. We find what is convenient now, and leave our future self to get things done. In the moment, putting off exercise, difficult work tasks, and household chores can...
by Emily Bemmer | Mar 10, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Care
No one lives a life without some level of stress, conflict, or difficulty. The same is true for psychologists – and fortunately, the very techniques and skills that form the body of evidence-based practices that we use with our clients – also work for us! When asked...
by Michelle Dean | Feb 9, 2021 | Depression, Men's Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care
Experiencing shame can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant. Shame is that feeling that comes up when we feel unworthy, not good enough or inadequate. Shame is that feeling that tells us we are bad or wrong or silly. Experiencing shame can impact on relationships and...
by Jessica Buster | Jan 28, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Care
Finally, 2020 is over and 2021 is here! I notice in myself and in conversation with family and friends a sense of hope about what this year could bring. That it could be different to 2020. Last year was full of change, uncertainty, and stress; so, I have spent some...
by Katelyn Tasker | Nov 17, 2020 | Mindfulness, Self-Care
Do you find it hard to set goals? Or, when you do set goals, do you find it hard to keep them? A quick search online suggests that the majority of people who set New Years’ Resolutions each year don’t manage to keep them for even a month – so if you struggle to...
