All too often people confuse self-esteem with confidence. While you may often use them interchangeably, in reality they are really nothing alike. With such confusion, you may get caught up trying to do better in life to build your self-esteem. But this will not work as you are building confidence. Self-esteem — What is it? […]
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The social and economic consequences and costs of mental health disorders affects families, individuals and the community as a whole. One in two Australians deal with the effects of mental health disorders. And with a 70% rise in hospital presentations over 15 years, it is time to enhance approaches to mental health disorders. Many seek
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Everyone wishes for a healthy mind & body however, not all of us are fortunate enough to have that. In fact, 1 out of every 5 Australians suffers from some form of mental health problem. Most of these people choose to ignore their problem till the time it becomes toxic enough to severely affect their
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It is rare for you to love your job all the time. There are always going to be some things about work that you do not like. Then there are the bad days or it is a stressful, high-pressure environment. This is normal. What is not normal is when your job sucks the life out
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Good mental health is just as important as good physical health. In fact, the two are intrinsically linked. All too often we can take our mental health for granted. It is rarely made a priority. You may put it off in the hope the stress, depression or anxiety will disappear on its own. And when
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There is no shame in asking for help. In fact, asking for help is a sign of your strength of character. Are you someone who has trouble asking for assistance when you need it or do not know how to do something? Do not worry. Most of us have been there at some time in
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Is your first instinct to say “thank you but no thank you” when someone offers to help? Whether it is help with the housework, a project or something else, do you automatically turn them down without even thinking? Even if it is a friend or family member generously offering help, does accepting make you feel
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Are you having one of those days when everything goes wrong? The alarm fails to wake you up and the shower is cold. You grab a coffee on the way out the door and spill it all over you while stuck in a traffic jam on the way to work. Now you are running late,
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No parent is immune from feeling lonely at times. Whether married or single, loneliness is something you can battle from time-to-time. But when you are a single parent it can get very lonely doing everything on your own. Being both mother and father, whether you are a working or a stay-at-home mum, can be tough
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Do you look in the mirror and hate how you look? I’m too fat. Too ugly. Too tall or too short. You hate the colour of your hair. These can be some of the thoughts that may run through your head. Or do you feel grateful? Acceptance and contentment in what you see? Body image
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