It has now become obvious to all that we, as a global community, are facing a once in a lifetime crisis with the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus (aka the Honey Badger virus*). And as a result, many people will feel the effects of Coronavirus Anxiety. First and foremost,…
Is your self-talk peppered with words like I 'must', 'should' or 'have to'? When you speak to yourself, or anyone else like this, you're not inspiring success. In fact you are most often doing the opposite – building a wall between yourself and what you want to achieve. WHY? Because... 1.…
I have only just come across the term “body betrayal”. It concisely summarizes the overwhelming thoughts and emotions that flood in, when you realize your body is never going to be the same. I know this journey all too well; the sense of injustice, feeling angry at my body for letting…
Did you know reported levels of anxiety amongst children, adolescence and adults have been steadily and significantly rising since the 1950s? The ABS report on mental health in 2007 found that 45%, (almost half of all Australians) would have met the criteria for a diagnosis of a mental disorder at some point…
WHAT IS ANXIETY? Anxiety is a normal and healthy adaptive state that prepares you for stressful or threatening situations. You see your body is releasing adrenaline to prepare you physically and mentally to cope with stress and anxiety. This ‘fight or flight’ response was crucial to your ancestors’ survival, preparing them…