6 Ways to Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is like a nosy, loud neighbour who you try to avoid, but somehow they continuously show up, trying to chat while you’re in the middle of getting somewhere or doing something important. Some ask, “How can I fight my anxiety?” Would you fight your neighbour? Hopefully not! Perhaps you’d learn to manage ways to deal with that neighbour. The same applies to anxiety.
I’m Overwhelmed by Covid-19
This is not an uncommon situation that almost all individuals have noticed over the past few months to some degree or another . However, if you are noticing that you are not able to manage because of stress, here are some tips to reduce your worry and increase your productivity: Stay present This can be […]
Building Your Self-Confidence
Confidence plays a big part in how people choose to live their lives. Some people waiver between feeling happy in themselves and then feeling like they could be doing better, while others have chronic low self-esteem born from core beliefs created in childhood or toxic adult relationships. What is it about confidence that everyone wants? How can you work to build yours up?
What Do Counsellors Do?
A Counsellor’s Role There are many individuals who come to counselling with the idea that counsellors are ready and willing to advise their clients about how to think, feel, and act. For many, their first session is surprising when they recognize that their counsellor’s work is in fact not what they had expected. Here is […]
Men’s Health Awareness Week
It has come to my attention that it is Men’s Health Week (almost). How Wonderful! A week that is dedicated to men and their health! Wait… I started doing my usual research on the topic at hand and I found major gaps in the information provided.
Tips to Overcoming Fear
Fear is one of the most interesting emotions. It has such value, as fear is part of our instinct. It ensures that we can respond to threat and find safety. Sometimes, though, fear can be extremely frustrating. If you feel like your fear is in overdrive, it can be debilitating. Here are a few tips to help ease your fear, or make it work for you…
Anxiety About Going Back to Work After Quarantine
Over the last 2 months (ish), much of the working public has been bound to quarantine. Now health officials are beginning to experiment with opening different businesses for public use. This is a small victory and a little bit scary for some. While quarantine has been interesting (to say the least), anxiety about returning to our posts has been noticeable for many. Here are some things to consider to manage anxiety and transition back into the office…
Counselling: The Beauty of A Safe Space & Creating Online Safety
The term “safe space” has been coming up a lot lately so let’s dive a little deeper…What is a safe space? What happens in a safe space? Can a safe space be created online? A safe space is an area where individuals or groups of people are ensured: -confidentiality -safety -unconditional positive regard -support -understanding […]
Coping with Anxiety & Uncertainty During A Pandemic
We are all sitting with uncertainty and question marks due to Covid-19. While some are managing, others are struggling to cope with the unknown. Here are some suggestions to support you through the uncertainty. Access Your Support Network Engage with your support network, like your friends or family members. If you prefer to speak to […]
A Letter on Mental Health During Unprecedented Times
Dear Readers, Usually Monday mornings are my quiet time for reflection and blogging. However, this Monday morning felt different. I spent some hours reflecting on themes that have continuously arisen over the past few weeks. I notice that mental health has been a hot subject, as has how to stay healthy during such unprecedented times. […]