by Wesley Macintyre | Dec 17, 2021 | Anxiety, COVID-19, Lockdown, Psychology
Why am I so lazy? I feel like a bad friend. I just don’t have it in me today. How are they seeing this many people? I use to do this every weekend. Why is it so hard now? In general, us humans are fairly predictable. Our schedules might change between school and uni,...
by Jennifer Chu | Dec 17, 2021 | Anxiety, Psychology, Stress
You step into your local supermarket, and notice that you are surrounded by millions of chocolates wrapped in green and red. Yes, it’s that time of the year again. This time of the year could bring great joy, as well as great stress, sometimes. Here are a few guides...
by Jennifer Chu | Nov 30, 2021 | Procrastination, Psychology, Relationships, Stress
Perfectionism is an interesting idea. Many consider this term a compliment, some pride themselves of being a perfectionist, whilst some would even say that they wish they are a bit more of a perfectionist. However, as a psychologist, I have to say that a huge chunk...
by Sarah Hindle | Nov 24, 2021 | Perfectionism, Psychology, Thinking
In my previous career, I spent many years focussing on error; of technique, resonance, intonation or phrasing. It was possible to rehearse endlessly, and difficult to decide when to stop. When was I finished? Sometimes all that attention to error made it difficult to...
by Wesley Macintyre | Nov 2, 2021 | Depression, Psychology, Self-Care
Those experiencing depression often express a sense of hopelessness or helplessness. Like no matter what direction they walk, whether they go under, over, around, or through different obstacles, nothing changes. Sometimes it can feel even worse! So what can we do when...
by Michelle Nortje | Oct 21, 2021 | COVID-19, Mindfulness, Psychology, Self-Care
The re-entry into the post-lockdown world can be a daunting and exhausting task for some. I have noticed several clients speaking of their uncertainty about how to adjust to the outside world again. I certainly have noticed that my own social stamina is not what it...
