Stress
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A HSC Survival Guide
Michelle Daymond, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 23 October 2018 Exams. Even the word can spark stress and anxiety in both students and parents. For many it is the last-minute cramming that leads to feelings of panic, for others it is unrealistic expectations that...
Checking the Facts on Compulsive Checking: OCD
Sophie Lynn-Evans, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 28 August 2018 I want you to think back to this morning and ask yourself “did I lock my door?” Perhaps you used a hair straightener or the stove in the morning, then ask yourself “did I turn that off?” How confident...
It’s Not Just Worry and We Don’t Grow Out of It: Anxiety in Youth
Khalida Nasir, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 14 August 2018 Have you ever felt like you “should” be able to do that thing, but it’s just too hard? Have you ever been told to “just grow up and do it”? Have you ever felt so stuck and like it’s just so hard to move...
Sleep and Stress: Unlikely Bedfellows
Jacqui Kemmis-Riggs, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 24 July 2018 Sleep. Sometimes I just can’t get enough sleep and other times I think I don't need so much! One thing I know, however, is that when we are stressed, feeling low, worried, anxious or in pain, sleeping...
4 Key Things You Need to Know about Supporting Men with Depression or Anxiety
Brodie Earl, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 26 June 2018 He’s seems stressed. He’s sleeping more than usual.. or maybe he’s not sleeping enough. You’ve noticed he’s not his usual self. He’s flat. Not laughing as much. He’s irritable and agitated. He’s stopped asking...
How to Meditate when You’re Just “Not Good At It”
Tara Trewartha, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 29 May 2018People often say that they don’t enjoy mindfulness meditation because they “aren’t good at it”. When I ask about this further, some of the common reasons I hear are “I can’t clear my mind”, “It’s really hard...
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others by Practicing Gratitude
Sophie Lynn-Evans, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 24 April 2018 Do you find yourself regularly scrolling Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest looking at other people’s lives and achievements? Do you find yourself thinking “why don’t I have that?”, “it’s so unfair” or...
Why Stress Can Be A Good Thing and How to Make it Work for You
Brodie Earl, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 11 April 2018 You know those moments when you feel tense and on edge, like if anyone was to say anything to you at that moment you would just explode? Those times when you’re so busy, or have something really important or...
Are You Feeling Tired and Overwhelmed?
Tara Trewartha, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW3 April 2018Fatigued? Burnt out? Struggling to get on top of things? Unfortunately, with the busyness of everyday life, many of us are feeling this way. When we have so many responsibilities and obligations, how are we...
The One-Step Guide to Everyday Happiness
Joelle Fa, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 20 March 2018 What makes your life meaningful? When you think about your day, what brings you the most joy? What are the memories, thoughts or actions that you hold onto in hard times to make life that bit easier? Many of us...
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