STRESS MANAGEMENT – The Online Therapist

Coping with Global Overwhelm: Focusing on What You Can Control

Our relationship with global events is complex. While they shape our worldview and inform us, they also have the potential to overwhelm.

A Walk to Wellness: My Personal Review of “Walk Yourself Happy” by Julia Bradbury

When I am walking, driving or sometimes when shopping, I listen to audiobooks. I mostly listen to nature books by Robert Macfarlane or Roger Deakin but also love work by…

Depression and Burnout In The Workplace: Is Your Employer Stepping Up To The Plate And Are You Seeing The Signs?

Sometimes, I am asked by corporate clients to help new managers with the challenges of their new job. Usually, just the basic management tasks can be overwhelming without the added problem of dealing with people and especially ‘difficult’ people...

What Are Our Big Stressors And What Can We Do About Them?

The most common forms of stress are not always what one might think. The fear of death, financial difficulty, being immobile and disabled, falling ill will always be a source of fear and subsequent stress, that could lead to other more chronic conditions such as anxiety and depression.

When Procrastination Causes Depression And What To Do About It

Many people in the world are getting used to a new post-lockdown world which is not quite the same as it was before. Restrictions and the threat of infection, isolation and financial and personal loss...

Beat Procrastination And Time-wasting

I have read the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People many times and taught others its principles. As Covey rightly said "you need to learn to teach and teach to learn". The first three habits are extremely effective for anyone looking to add structure to their lives in a way that gets them out "the rut"...

Grounding Yourself Is Essential But Why?

Most of us spend time analyzing and wishing. We are the only species on Earth that can predict the future and analyse the past (as far as we know)...

Increase Your Self-Worth, Step 3: Conscious Thinking And Staying Present In The Moment

Much of our thinking, up to 95%, is on a subconscious level. It helps us navigate the world in form of habit, automatic thinking, processed memories and how those fit into our paradigm ...

Increase Your Self Worth, Step 2: Self Acceptance

Self acceptance is the root of mental health and self-esteem. It is seen universally as a key element in personal happiness, personal growth and a healthy view of the world and ourselves...

The 7 Day Challenge: A Summary

The 7 Day Challenge is over. If I look at the mails and responses I have had, many people followed it at least part way through. Not surprisingly, the most popular days were 2 and 4 that examined reasons why people find it difficult to move forward and the reasons why...