Shara is a psychotherapist and a counsellor, who has over 12 years experience in the mental health, life coaching and self-care sector. While she loves her husband and three kids, she also loves watching re-runs of Sex in the City and baking decadent cookies that only she gets to eat.
Making realistic New Year’s resolutions – plus quick tips for success!
It's the new year which means you may be looking at setting some New Year's resolutions but you always struggle with the big goals you set yourself each year. Here are some ways to help you make sure you are setting realistic resolutions.
How to get back on track when your New Year’s resolutions start to crumble
Some of us set our goals for the New Year with the best of intentions but then life gets in the way and the expectation vs reality of our New Year's resolutions sets in. Here’s how to manage your expectations.
Why showing up with intention is better than not showing up at all
We’ve all been there; some days you just aren’t feeling it. You may feel tired, unmotivated, unfit, overweight and ready to give up. But just showing with intention, no matter how you feel will get you on the right path.
Self-regulation: What is it and how to use it to get where you want to be
How can you develop self-regulation in order to assist you to achieve your weight loss goals and overall goals? See how this practice can support your continued development and growth.
Self-sabotage: How to find out if you’re doing it and how to stop.
Does it feel like you’re restricting yourself on a diet, exercising and living healthy but you’re not seeing any progress? You could be self-sabotaging your efforts without realising it. Here are 3 tips to stop self-sabotage.
Working smarter not harder is the key to losing weight this year
Does the process of losing weight feel like being in a boxing match? Just as you get ahead you get knocked back down. We've all been there and have some advice to help you work smarter not harder.
How to silence that inner voice that says you can’t
We all have that inner voice that creeps into our psyche and tells us we aren't good enough and we should just give up. If this sounds like you, read our tips to silence this voice and move forward!
Is the fear of weight loss holding you back from achieving your goals?
A lot of people can be held back, paralysed by their fear of losing weight. But that doesn't have to be the case your fear of weight loss can be overcome with a little help.
Is there a link between an unhealthy diet and mental health?
The old saying goes you are what you eat, which begs the question: Can what you put in your mouth affect your mind? We take a look at how an unhealthy diet can negatively impact your mental health.
ULTIMATE GUIDE: Top tips on how to get and STAY motivated!
Well into the new year and you may find you’re not as energised or motivated to achieve those resolutions or goals, or maybe you’ve lost sight of what you want to achieve. Here are 6 tips to get and stay motivated!
Research shows that making one change a month can help you achieve your goals.
New year new you, you’ve heard it all before! Unfortunately making a change is not as easy as a catchy slogan, but it may be more achievable than you think with just one change a month.
3 easy ways to help create a positive mindset to achieve your goals
Are you struggling to get a positive mindset that will support you and allow you to tackle those big or even small goals you have set yourself? Try these three easy tactics to help create a positive mindset and kick those goals.