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Harnessing Grit: A guide to success in life and work. Within psychology, 'Grit' occupies an important position as a trait connected to productivity...

In the land of the long white cloud, where humility is prized and standing out can feel like breaking an unwritten rule, imposter syndrome (IS) is a...

Cognitive Biases: What are they, how do they work and how can you overcome them? Human cognition is a marvellously complex process. Our minds can...

In our fast-paced, digitally-driven competitive world, the call to improve performance, deliver exceptional results, and drive innovation is louder...

Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to stay positive, even when they face tough times, while others who appear to have everything are...

  Dude, we Need to Talk: A casual guide to encourage men’s dialogue on Mental Health. Historically, conversations around mental health have...

Embracing blunt communication: cracking the code to job wonders and mateship magic. In the world of Kiwi professionals, the golden ticket to success...

Ikigai is a Japanese term that translates to “a reason for being” or “a purpose in life.” It is the intersection of four elements: what you love,...

Dealing with overwhelming emotions can be difficult and interfere with our daily lives. Emotional overwhelm can be an intense and distressing...

Flow is a state of mind that is often experienced by individuals who are fully immersed in a task that they enjoy. It is a mental state...

SITUATION > THOUGHT > FEELING > BEHAVIOUR > CONSEQUENCES The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model is a pivotal model in psychology...

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to new experiences, learning, and environmental stimuli. This process...

The vagus nerve is a crucial component of the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for the body's "rest and digest" response. It plays a...

Did you know you can use your breathing to relax and destress? Box breathing is a simple and effective technique with powerful results that can...

I recently read that the average person has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day. A high percentage of those (around 80%) are negative and mostly...

THE SIX PS – WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN DEALING WITH SETBACKS AND FAILURES – Shiv Kumar “Good as gold”, the cab driver replied as I...

Let’s talk about STRESS… I know a lot of you think you should just toughen up and “push through it”.  Well, you won’t be able to do it for long....

Why is positivity so important? And how do you grow yours? Find out here.  Positivity refers to our tendency to be optimistic in life. This...

Making burnout the monster    Do you want to talk about burnout?  I’m guessing its not something you regularly discuss over your morning hot drink,...

Roger Federer has a coach. Is that a sign of weakness?  I certainly don’t think so.  We go to the dentist, doctor and potentially the optometrist...

If you are like many people, you have such a busy life that making homemade, healthy meals each day is a constant struggle. Instead of just giving...

Let’s talk about mental fitness – with REMiND.   Physical fitness creates healthier human beings - that much we can agree on. We’re all familiar...

How to Overcome Stress  Five key steps (and lots of tips) for understanding and beating stress.  You know the feeling. You can't find the release...

How to Create a More Meaningful Life  What leads to meaning in life? And what do you do to create more meaning?  What is the definition of meaning? ...

Positive Psychology uses pragmatic practices, resources, and strategies that leverage your strengths to build resilience, happiness and wellbeing....

I have teamed up with my good friend, and Clinical Psychologist, Ampara Bouwens, to touch on seven ‘quick-fire’ style topics and tools that can...

The pandemic has been life-changing for many around the world. We’ve been locked down in our homes, lost jobs, suffered heartaches and said goodbye...

I’ll never forget my Dad receiving a particular Xmas gift sometime in the early ’80’s. He was given this red, round plastic disc, called ‘a...

Do you ever feel a bit ‘out of control’ around food? Would you consider your overeating ‘emotional’ or yourself an "emotional eater?” Feeling this...

Worried about the future? Try out these strategies to be more resilient in the face of uncertainty.    When uncertainty stresses us out, making us...

Discover tips and ideas you can use to make your life healthier.  There is more than one way to stay healthy, and if you asked people around you...

In early Dec 2021 I was suffering from a mid-life crisis, feeling scrambled and anxious, stuck, and uncertain.  My situation felt dire and urgent,...

Last night, when I was doing exactly what I’d been telling myself all lockdown not to do – staying up later for no good reason once the kids had...

Many of us have had to navigate feelings of loneliness at one point or another. This loneliness may materialise as a small tug when you’re sitting...

Choosing the right counselling or coaching service Are you looking for help and feel a bit confused about where to start? How to choose the right...

Right now, we’re hearing the word ‘burnout’ everywhere. There’s a healthcare crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare workers are ‘burnt...

What is your role at Resolution Retreats? As an Integrative Health Coach, I have a large focus on mental and emotional wellbeing and encouraging our...

A year ago I wrote myself a note that I ended up publishing, with a view to reminding myself of some basics in life and general guidelines to be...

NZ Herald - 7 Oct, 2022, 05:00 am Link to article Photo / Robert Kneschke Michael Barnett: Saving the next Cassandra Fausett. Health services are...

Something which has been plaguing me lately is the guilt, shame and fear actors who have been playing out varying scenarios in my head. My mind is...

If you have tried to quit smoking, drinking coffee or eating sugar, you will know that habits are hard to break. Much of the focus out there is...

Carley Nicholson – Resilience Coach & Trainer I’m guessing that you’re not a robot or a machine with the ability to operate at full capacity all...

Click here to Listen to the Podcast by Tim Kavermann I wrote this article to communicate my experiences in what happens to the body and mind when...

By Douwe Hoogstra from Love Your Business Being in Business with your Life Partner can be stressful Running a business can put relationships under...

Guest writer and former burnout sufferer Bree Nicholls on the need to disconnect from certain areas of your life in order to reconnect with your...

As we are slowing emerging out of our cocoons of the last few years, living through crisis after crisis globally - not to mention in our own lives -...