Behaviour Change

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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 [...]

By |March 28th, 2019|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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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 [...]

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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 [...]

By |May 31st, 2018|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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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”. [...]

By |May 10th, 2018|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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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 [...]

By |January 25th, 2018|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness|
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Achieving mindfulness, relaxation and work-life balance through drumming

Life can be busy. We often have to deal with a number of responsibilities, including work obligations and deadlines, as well as family and social commitments. Finding the ‘right’ work-life [...]

By |September 21st, 2017|Behaviour Change, Mindfulness|
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Outdoor smokefree dining – a breath of fresh air for Victoria!

Most people know the effects of smoking, but did you know that breathing in other people’s cigarette smoke, known as secondhand smoking can also contribute to heart disease, asthma and [...]

By |July 27th, 2017|Behaviour Change, Smoking|

Have your bad habits become addictions?

Habits (good or bad) are patterns of behaviour that are regularly repeated, often on a daily basis. They tend to occur without much thought and over time become routine, a [...]

By |June 15th, 2017|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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Quit on World No Tobacco Day – quit for good!

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 [...]

By |May 28th, 2017|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|

World Health Day 2017: ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’

Today (Friday 7th April) is World Health Day which marks the anniversary of the World Health Orgainzation’s formation. This year’s campaign focuses on depression, and in particular focuses on overcoming [...]

By |April 7th, 2017|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|