World Mental Health Day – 10 October This day is set for mental health education and awareness. We also use this day to advocate against social stigma associated with mental health issues by raising awareness of mental health matters in a global context. We should be looking for “Tools to Thrive” to support our […]
“I AM because we are” We are wired for connection. Imagine if you were all by yourself in this world. You would not be able to survive alone. Interdependence allows the strength to support others whilst also focusing on our own personal growth. We have a powerful South African Nguni Bantu word that we […]
“I want to talk. I actually want to tell someone what I feel. I want to tell her, but I can’t. I don’t do that. I don’t confide. I don’t vent. I don’t share. I don’t trust anyone, ever.” Sarah Ann Walker These thoughts may have crossed your mind at some point. I acknowledge that […]
The “IF ONLY” scenarios play out….”coulda-shoulda-woulda” life. It’s okay to be an imperfect person. In reality that’s what we all are as we journey to better. What comes up within you when you hear the words anxiety and regret? Are you feeling tense, worried or having recurring intrusive thoughts about what’s happening in your life? Anxiety […]
Each of us have or will experience profound times of darkness as storms in our lives rage on.The duality in life teaches us that there are two parts in all things that often reflects opposite meaning. Yet this could also be seen as complementary, life and death, good and bad, love and hate and so […]