Could you have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and not even know it?
Up to 500,000 Australians are living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and don’t even know it. Could this be you? National Diabetes Week (14 – 20 July) is focusing on raising [...]
Think it’s too late to quit smoking? Think again!
Most smokers want to quit to improve their health and wellbeing, as well as save some money. Many make numerous attempts and after a number of years of trying, believe that [...]
Is stress affecting your health and wellbeing? Six tips to help you manage
Stress is a common and universal experience, but too much stress can impact one’s health and wellbeing. Without relief, excessive stress can lead to a range of undesirable outcomes. Are [...]
Feeling comfortable? Five tips to help you step outside your comfort zone…
Are you feeling comfortable right now? Is your life repetitive, familiar and full of routine? When was the last time you did something out of the ordinary? Have you ever [...]
Want to quit smoking? Use the quitting medications to help you…
Most smokers want to quit and often try on a regular basis to be smokefree. Most smokers however, will relapse… Relapse occurs for a range of reasons, including experiencing strong [...]
Want to be a better listener? Use reflective listening – a core skill of motivational interviewing
What is motivational interviewing? Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based communication approach. It is focused and goal orientated, with the helper/counsellor/clinician focusing on intentionally facilitating change by helping their client to explore [...]
Make a mental health promise on World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is an annual day held on the 10th October as part of Mental Health Week to raise public awareness of mental health across the globe. Mental Health [...]
Smoking breaks hearts – World No Tobacco Day 2018
Every year on the 31 May, World No Tobacco Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day that raises the profile of the health risks of smoking, and [...]
Why is it so hard to change a behaviour?
Quite often we think about changing a behaviour that will improve our health and wellbeing. We may start to cough in the morning and tell ourselves, “it’s time to quit”. [...]
Want to meditate but are not sure of the benefits?
As our life continues to be fast-paced and filled with electronic beeps and notifications, the research on meditation and mindfulness is growing. It is well documented that taking some time [...]