Have you ever wished you knew what someone was thinking? Have you ever wondered if their intent matches their words? Learning to read body language gives you super-power, putting you into the divers’ seat in any conversation. Being able to read Body language is a fantastic way to find out more about those people with whom we interact. Reading people’s nonverbal body language behaviour puts you in charge. You can [...]
Use of Dating Apps and sites are on the increase. Given the busy world we live in and the time it takes to meet and get to know prospective partner, doing it online scores well for all ages. On line, dating is a bit of an abyss and while a lot can go wrong, there is also a lot of fun to enjoy. The first question for both men and [...]
We often spend a lot of time at work and a lot of time trying to pursue a healthy work-life balance. However, sometimes it can seem like an unmanageable goal. Being always on call, always accessible, being tied to the phone or emails 24/7, does not help you achieve tasks quicker, it can actually slow down productivity. Pursuing a healthy balance between work and your personal or family life is [...]
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Volunteering when we are older gives us a sense of purpose. Often, we are away from our family, they have busy lives and we can feel isolated or alone.
Family life is changing. Childhood used to be playing with friends, in and out of neighbours’ homes, eating on the run and not seeing parents till late evening, after the sun went down.
As a Family Futurist, I have been speculating about our ageing population and what the next 10 – 15 years holds for them and their family as our current baby-boomers start to age. We know the issues before us with problems in our aged care facilities. Often lack of stimulating activities, basic foods and isolation. When our baby boomers start to enter these facilities, this will need to change significantly. [...]
There is a difference between mental illness and emotional sensory overload. Most suffer an emotional health issue, or sensory overload, at some time in their life, many of us have. The difference is that a mental illness is a physiological issue that affects us, usually, for life where an emotional issue is a temporary sensory overload. Things like manic depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar and brain trauma or brain injury are more [...]
Excel in Your Job Interview Part 1 You successfully applied for the job, they obviously like what they read in your well-prepared resume. The day arrives, now it's time to excel, and land this job. You have decided, I want a new job. After searching and applying, an interview for a great job, with your name on it, has been offered. You have prepared extensively, follow all the 'dress for success' [...]
Excel in your Job Interview Part 2 You have succeeded in securing the interview, you are prepared and ready. It is time to practice some of those interesting questions they are likely to fire at you to determine how you respond, how your mind thinks and processes and how you respond under pressure. Responding to the challenging questions You may get that odd interesting or challenging question you never practiced. [...]
Future Families - What sort of future do our kids get? As a family therapist for the past two decades, I have seen many changes occurring at an escalating rate. Issues relating to our kids future are also changing, a lot. Of course, we all know the issues relating to children spending more time in front of a screen, and parents struggle with that. What about how issues in relation [...]
Recent research indicates that older women are now becoming the fastest-growing group of disadvantaged people. Recent article published in TheRoomXchange According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the divorce rate for those over 60 years old has escalated considerably over the last decade. I am seeing the escalation in my counselling rooms from people even in their mid-fifties. This often occurs because the last child leaves home, or is barely [...]
