Tips for Managing Anger

November 16, 2020 November 16, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Anger Management, Coaching / By Joslyn Gardiner / bad habits / 3 minutes of reading

Anger is wasted energy and is never the answer to a problem. However, bottling up your anger is also not a good idea. When you feel yourself getting angry, try to change your state! What do I mean? It is physically impossible to laugh and be angry! You cannot smile and frown at the same time. So when you start to get angry, do something stupid on purpose. Not dumb, stupid. Something that will make you and others laugh. Break the tension, break the moment. Take the opportunity to get another perspective.

Self-Care For Mental Health

October 28, 2020 October 29, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Life Skills / By Joslyn Gardiner / life skills, mental health, Self-care / 3 minutes of reading

Mental health is so important. During Covid-19 most of us have had to deal with life differently. Whether we have been in lockdown; living in isolation or quarantine, or have suffered financially – 2020 has been a year like no other. Most of us will admit to struggling at some point. Sometimes it’s anger. Or it could be fear – both of the virus or what the future holds. It is so important to stay in contact with friends, family or even reach out to a helpline. Share your worries, your fears. Holding it in is never a good solution. When you ‘suppress’ emotions, you create ‘depression!’ Talk… to anyone. Watch YouTube comedies. Stop watching the news – it is always going to make you feel worse! And know – this will pass. Everything does.

7 Foods to Avoid

October 27, 2020 October 27, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Health / By Joslyn Gardiner / foods to avoid, weight loss hypnosis / 5 minutes of reading

There are a lot of foods to avoid, here is a list of the 7 worst offenders. Avoid low-fat foods – often when the fat is removed, sugar is added. Avoid high sugar and high foods. Carbs are just sugar by another name. Sugar is addictive. In fact, it is the most addictive substance on earth. Eat small portions and stick to natural foods. Avoid these foods and your health and weight will thank you.

7 Foods Help Your Thyroid

October 15, 2020 October 21, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Hypnosis, weight loss / By Joslyn Gardiner / Healthy, lose weight, weight loss, weight loss hypnosis / 2 minutes of reading

It is very common to have problems with your thyroid. Doctors prescribe pills and potions to fix ‘your problem’ when all you really need to do is pay attention to your health.

Nine Ways to Beat Loneliness

October 3, 2020 October 2, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Life Skills / By Joslyn Gardiner / lonely, Socialising / 3 minutes of reading

Loneliness can creep up on the best of us from time to time. 2020 has created a situation that is making loneliness a challenge in many people’s lives. Are you one of these? If so, it is good to know that, with the right mindset and the drive to change, you can combat loneliness in …

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You’re Never Too Old to Quit.

October 1, 2020 October 1, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Life Skills / By Joslyn Gardiner / life skills, quit smoking, Seniors / 3 minutes of reading

If you’ve been smoking for decades, you may feel like it’s too late to quit. Maybe you think the damage is done as far as your health is concerned, and you’re too set in your ways to change. The truth is that your body will start to recover whenever you stop smoking. Millions of seniors …

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Top 9 Suicide Warning Signs

September 10, 2020 September 10, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Life Skills / By Joslyn Gardiner / anxiety, suicide / 4 minutes of reading

Sadly, there are nearly 4000 suicides in Australia each year and nearly 65,000 attempts. Suicide is the leading cause of death in 14 to 45 year old’s in Australia. Covid-19 has dramatically increased these numbers. Everyone needs to know the ‘warning signs’ and when to ask ‘R U OK’ Statistically, 70% of suicides are committed …

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15 Ways to Relax More

September 2, 2020 September 2, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Life Skills / By Joslyn Gardiner / Relax / 4 minutes of reading

Tell me to relax and I immediately tense up! Why is that? Why is relaxing, letting go of tension so hard? We have all these ‘labour saving’ devices to save us time and effort, and we still can’t stop. We are driven to keep busy. To preserve our mental health it is time to stop, let go and simply relax.

The bright side of Covid-19

August 26, 2020 August 28, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Coaching / By Joslyn Gardiner / anxiety, coaching, depression, Health / 3 minutes of reading

Covid-19 has unexpected benefits to health and family life, that most of us didn’t expect. Parents have more time to share with children, more time to exercise, extra cash (if you are working from home). Families are enjoying home-cooked meals and less ‘time stress’. Yes there are downside, but lets focus on the benefits from a moment.

Top 5 Ways to Overcome Fear of Success

August 21, 2020 October 27, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Coaching / By Joslyn Gardiner / fear, success / 3 minutes of reading

Fear! The majority of us ‘think’ we are scared of failure! But thats a lie we tell ourselves! Really we are terrified of success. Who will I become when I achieve my goals? What will I lose? Will I change? Will I like me? All these negativities and lots more get in our way to success! But you can change Your Mind, and make success exciting and the natural thing to do.

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