WHAT IS SELF-AWARENESS AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
EXPECTATIONS – HOW EXPECTATIONS CAN IMPACT YOUR LIFE
How expectations can impact your life. Everyone has some expectations in life. Having expectations is essential because it will give you a sense of achievement and a purpose in life when you fulfill it. Without it, you will end up with a loss of direction and feeling aimless. However, some …
PROCRASTINATION – How to stop procrastinating
Procrastination is the decision of delaying or avoiding the task that you need to complete until the last minute, and instead doing something else that is less important. Do you struggle to finish a task? Do you feel like you have to drag yourself to start a task? Are you …
FEAR OF REJECTION – The Symptoms, Impact and Treatment
Fear of rejection is an unpleasant experience. Of course, everyone wants to be loved and accepted as who they are, but the reality of life is that everyone has been rejected at some point in their lifetime. However, some people are more sensitive to rejection and react quicker than others …
DEPRESSION – Practical steps in dealing with your Depression
Most of us have felt depressed at some point in our life. Feeling depressed can be caused by situations, such as grieving lost loved ones, losing a job, a relationship or marriage, etc., where life returns to normal after a period of time. However, for some this depressed feeling is …
ADDICTION – Is it possible for someone to overcome their addiction?
Is it possible for someone to overcome their addiction? Addiction is a compulsive, obsessive and chronic behaviour where the addict lacks control and ignores the risks and the consequences of their behaviour – impacting on their lives and their relationships with their loved ones. Often they continue their addiction at …
TRAUMA – Reactions, Impacts and Recovery
Trauma is a very complex issue – it is a horrible, disturbing and distressing incident or treatment that causes long-term damage to the person experiencing the trauma. Therefore, dealing with your trauma has to be done carefully and needs an expert. During COVID-19, many experienced the trauma of losing their …
APOLOGY – DOES APOLOGISING MATTER FOR A RELATIONSHIP?
Does apologising matter for a relationship? YES, absolutely! A remorseful apology matters for a healthy relationship. Every relationship will experience some conflict throughout its lifetime. Some people believe that apologising does matter and is essential to mend the relationship. However, others are reluctant to apologise and sweep issues under the …