Jan 10How To Get Comfortable with Change and Move Forward With Your Life1. Go through the pros and cons Get a pen and paper out. Or use a note-taking app of your choice. If I make this decision, what good will come of it? What are the down sides? 2. Keep moving forward Sometimes, our fear of the unknown can hold us back. It’s OK to be scared — walk forward anyway. 3. What’s the worst that could happen? If…Lifestyle2 min read
Dec 6, 202110 Grounding Techniques for AnxietyA Global Pandemic Does not Mix With a Mental Health Crisis The last two years has become an unprecedented time of fear, change and loss with the current COVID-19 pandemic. People have lost jobs or lost a loved one amongst other difficult adjustments. It is important that we do our best to look after ourselves and our minds during this time…Anxiety4 min read
Apr 22, 20218 Signs It’s Time To Go To TherapyHave you ever thought about what therapy might be like? Have you thought about making an enquiry with a counsellor or psychologist? Have you been going through a rough patch or a period of self-development and improvement? No matter where you’re at, here are 8 signs it’s time to go…Therapy5 min read
Mar 16, 2021I Found Love in The Club but I Wasn’t Looking For ItI had just finished a dinner shift at the restaurant. My feet hurt. I noticed my phone buzzing. “Angela, where are you?! Let’s go drinking!” Amongst my friend’s voice, were sounds of conversation and music. Part of me felt like going home and wrapping myself up in my blanket. Part…Lovestory3 min read
Mar 1, 20214 Questions to Ask Before Starting a New Relationship1. Is a relationship what you want right now? Each person is at different stages in life. Some are focused on their career, some are focused on family and some are rolling with the waves of life. Is a relationship something you would like at this stage in your life? If so, continue reading. If not, that’s okay. You…Relationships Love Dating2 min read
Feb 27, 2021How I Maintained My Mental Health During a PandemicIn December 2019, I read a few articles about COVID-19 and how it might impact the world. In January 2020, it became official. Hundreds of residents in Wuhan, China had tested positive and we then found out that the spread was global. My home state in Australia then went into…Covid 194 min read
Feb 25, 2021Customer Service: What I’ve Learned Over The YearsI spent a good part of a decade as a waitress or front of house staff member. My favourite part of my role was having regular customers order their same coffee and meal. I’d ask how they were doing and their reply usually was, “Better now that we get to…Customer Service4 min read
Feb 25, 2021What Happens When You Prioritise Self-careThe ups and downs of growth. — Your social circle becomes smaller When you realise that it is time to focus on your needs and your goals, your social commitments change. You begin to focus on things and people that truly matter. You prefer not to get caught-up in the drama. Some people will be disappointed Some may be happy for you, and others will be disappointed…Self Care3 min read
Feb 23, 2021Asking for Help Doesn’t Make You WeakIt actually makes you strong. Let me explain. We all have our own stories: where we came from, what shaped our beliefs, who we consider family, who we consider friends and what we envision our ideal life to be. Generally speaking, there is a story for every life lesson you’ve…Asking For Help4 min read
Feb 23, 2021My Experience With Auditory HallucinationsAuditory hallucination (also described as hearing voices) is the perception of voices or sounds that are not there. It is usually described as an experience separate from one’s own thoughts and mental processes. …Mental Health5 min read