When no more options are available, that’s where the ACFB Fund plans to kick in. After answering a few basic questions and providing evidence of need, applicants are granted funding based on availability and need.
Trying to find a therapist in New Zealand can often be a difficult task. Navigating the process can seem like a daunting, endless stream of waitlists and disappointment. Knowing where to look can make all the difference between finding a therapist or not.
A good sleep routine consists of having a structured, consistent routine before bedtime. This will lead to a more restful night’s sleep.
The world that we live in can feel both incredibly kind and incredibly cruel depending on where you look. As someone who has been lucky enough to experience immense kindness and vicious cruelty, I have been on both sides of this fence.
Periodically, it is a good idea to take a personal inventory on how your wellness journey is going.
In this article we are going to discuss ways you can naturally reduce depression symptoms. But before we begin I want to start with a bit of a warning:
If you have had recent thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please do not try to do this alone.
Why is Plato’s Allegory of the Cave still relevant today? What lessons can we take away from this moral story that would apply to our day to day lives? Let’s discuss it’s relevance.
Talking to your loved ones about depression can be a scary experience. You’re not alone. Over 300 million people in the world experience depression.
As a parent or someone who works with children, it can be increasingly hard to find something motivating. From late childhood into early teenage years, it is easy for a child to become apathetic and easily annoyed by events they would otherwise have been excited by. If you find yourself in that position, you are not alone.
Many credit cards out there will reward those with good credit with introductory offers that are 0% for a specified number of months for balance transfers. If you are able to use these offers and cards responsibly, it is easy to take advantage of paying off chunks of high interest debt at 0%.
What are some of the most overlooked resources in your life? Achievements can be measured by many different standards. In life, and in your career, there are always set metrics for demonstrating success. How do you measure success for yourself?
In my professional career, I often hear from clients that they don’t do anything for self-care. Mindfulness and meditation are not on their radar. This article will highlight the importance of meditation.
Life comes at us in various ways, but most of the time we can often break it down to a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ day. Like you, I’ve had my fair share of both kinds of day over the years – I’ve endured horrific days and enjoyed amazing days.
Life is, for most of us, about finding happiness and contentment. Yet it’s not an absolute construct. Most of the time, we assume someone who is awash with cash and social opportunity to be the happiest.
Egocentrism is defined as the inability to differentiate ones self from others or to see a situation from another’s point of view.
The Stages of Change is a psychological concept explaining the process people go through in order to make a meaningful change in their lives that are applicable to wellness in a variety of ways.
When experiencing anxiety, negative or challenging emotions, flashbacks, the practice of using grounding exercises can help you take control.
Burnout, left untreated can become severe and lead to suicidal thoughts, depression, and long term anxiety. Knowing the signs and what to do will go a long way in helping you stay healthy, happy, and mentally well.
Recently studies have shown that spending time outside in natural environments can have a positive impact on a person’s mental health and feelings of wellbeing. From walks in the country away from the urban hussle of modern day life, to getting green fingered and spending time planting and growing your own plants or veg it appears mother nature actually does have a part to play in our overall wellness.
In life, one of the most effective tools I have found for self-progression stems from starting a journal. I’ve recently spoke about how a journal can bring you happiness, but I also want to show you how to start one.
As you’ll remember from my previous article defining egocentrism, the imaginary audience is a term used to describe human fascination in what others think of them.
If you were to look at some of the visionaries of our day, you’d see that they all have some productive habits in common.
The difference being that when an action or task becomes a habit, it is done with no conscious thought. The building of routines and habits can be positive or negative depending on what you are committing to memory.
These are suggestions for ways to practice self-care, however, you may find that some of these do not help you. Don’t give up!
In life, one of the most common issues that we can face stems from an inability to know what tomorrow hold. For me, and likely for you, that uncertainty can be quite off-putting and unsettling.
Getting a good education does not require you necessarily to go back to school but to use the resources already out there. That is why we have compiled our list of must-reads for entrepreneurs.
A good budget is like an insurance policy for your finances. If you follow it, you’re sure to have money available when emergencies come up.
Making changes in our wellness routine can have long lasting positive impacts on our health and sense of self. Before we can make a change to our wellness routine, it’s important first to go over the basics.
Today we are going to talk about a subject that has a lot of misinformation floating around about: Diet and Exercise and its Effects on Mental Health.
It can seem impossible to budget when you don’t make enough money, but I’m here to tell you relief is possible.
If you are like many others and want to find a better sense of mental perspective, it might make sense to invest time and energy into mindfulness.
Those with lived experience of depression, know first hand the monster it can be. This is a depression metaphor for those lucky enough to not have this experience.
Instead of having to go and see a therapist in person, you could enjoy therapy from the comfort of your own home. A chat over a video call can be just what you need. But what exactly is telehealth therapy? Let’s take a look.
Many people who are looking for more natural and holistic ways to manage their wellbeing take an interest into the use of essential oils. That’s exactly why we’ve written this article and likely why you’ve clicked on it.
In life, it’s vital that we take a closer look than ever at the condition of our mental health. For years, I struggled with being able to get a consistent handle on my mental health.
Exercising is known for it’s physical health properties. Rarely do fitness instructors ever mention the benefit of exercises on mental health.
There are many types of self care. Today we are going to talk about all the types of self care you can participate in from a holistic standpoint. I will outline each of the wellness pillars and identify ways to meet the challenges of each.
For anyone looking to get into good physical and mental shape today, your diet is an essential part of the process. Your body needs good food to help maintain your physical condition, but so does your mind.
A Change for Better is the ideal starting place for anyone who wants help to literally feel better in life.
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