They say people fear public speaking more than spiders and death. I find this so strange because I really enjoy public speaking. And I also have grown to appreciate spiders (my husband did his PhD on trapdoor spiders). Whether you love it or hate it, public speaking is a valuable life skill. It’s one worth […]
Do you tend to procrastinate? Procrastination feels heavy. But what if we could turn combating procrastination into a fun game? Lately, when I catch myself avoiding a task, I’ll play a little game to see if I can get myself to move in the right direction. I’ve discovered that it’s best to approach any task […]
In an Instagram perfect world, it’s easy to feel like you don’t quite measure up. The standards are ridiculously high. All those perfect bodies, perfect meals, perfect smiles and perfectly decorated homes can make you feel lousy. Could all these perfect images be messing with your brain? Absolutely. This why late last year I took […]
I recently overheard a year 12 student say to her friend: “I can’t be bothered studying English … I can’t be bothered studying maths or biology … I’ll just sit here and do nothing.” I suspect that this student was feeling overwhelmed by everything she had to do. And we all know what this feels […]
