These coercive control tactics are relationship red flags. They are waving like crazy and they are trying to tell you something. Unhealthy relationship behaviours can lead down a slippery slope, and quickly. Often words and actions follow patterns and cycles and can escalate into something quite out of control. But, …
How You Can Make The Changes You Want In Your Life?
The end of any year is always a time for reflection. A new year is an opportunity to reflect and make changes. But really, it’s not just about a new year or a resolution; any time is a good time for a change. Here’s a question to reflect on: Are …
Here’s Why Some Women Don’t Leave An Abusive Relationship
If you don’t quite understand why a woman does not leave an abusive or violent relationship, you are not alone. This is a complex situation. For women in abusive relationships, leaving is not just a matter of walking out the door. This belief implies choice where often there isn’t one. …
Feeling Lonely? How To Connect And Keep Your Boundaries
We all crave a meaningful human connection. Yes, even you introverts. Research tells us that loneliness is a significant contributing factor to mental ill-health. Because of COVID, these restrictions, lockdowns, self-isolation, and quarantine put us in uncharted territory. And this new territory creates more opportunities for loneliness. Loneliness takes many …
Not Everything Is Your Fault. Stop Apologising!
The truth is, you are not always to blame for everything. So then, why do you always end up apologising? Saying sorry for other people’s mistakes sends a powerful message – to yourself and others. You communicate your boundaries, your self-worth and how you see yourself within your relationships. Thankfully, …
World Kindness Day: November 13th
Random acts of kindness have the power to transform. The smallest act of kindness can change the way people see themselves, others and the world. Here are 25 random acts of kindness to make someone’s day just a little brighter. Kindness transcends all barriers. Kindness reminds us of what matters …
Do You Overthink Everything? Here’s How To Get Out Of The Loop
Overthinking is when your thoughts get stuck in a repetitive loop. It is easy to get bogged down in rumination, which can lead to increased anxiety and stress. Thankfully, there are ways you can stop overthinking and gain more control over your thoughts. Your thoughts are busy, and all this …
I’m Fine: The Queen Of The Lies We Tell Ourselves
In your mind, there is nothing worse than crying at work, and dammit, you will not be THAT person. You have held on by your fingernails, and mercifully you only have 7 hours and 32 minutes of the day remaining. While the tears are bubbling just inches below your coping …
Just Slow Down. Stop Being So Damn Busy
Somehow, slowing down can have the connotation you are not coping. You are on the brink, you are a bit delicate, and we should all take a little step back so you can gather yourself. Then, when you’re ready, you can jump back into hectic life like the rest of …
Reduce Stress With The Power Of Positive Thinking
Stress is a significant contributing factor to mental ill-health. It’s true; we may not have control over all the things in our life, causing stress. However, we have control over how we interpret our experiences and our reactions to them. Positive thinking plays a part in reducing stress, and here’s …