Many people tell me that they would prefer the label “Stressful” to “Silly” for the current season. What can you do to survive it? There is an urgency in the air. So much to do, so many people to see, so little time – and often, a great reluctance to do it. Buying...
This week is the 2021 Australian Psychological Society (APS) Psychology week where the theme is ‘Working Minds’, exploring the role psychology plays in the workplace. As founder and a former President of the APS, this week has great importance to me which is why I’d...
Starting to feel like your weekends are suddenly overrun with social events again? As Australia gradually comes out of a life of COVID restrictions, we find ourselves in a strange new normal; many of us are still working from home or keeping up hobbies we picked up...
Grief is unpredictable and no two people or grieving processes are the same. It can be felt and expressed in so many ways, where it can overwhelm us and even causes changes in our personality. It can seem dififcult to do seemingly normal, routine things as grief...
As the work year gets into full swing, expectations about our energy levels are high. “People can still feel burnt out after the holidays for several reasons.” Says Amanda. Feelings of burnout at this time of year are common. Although quitting is not an option to...
