Tag Archive for: The Centre for Effective Living

Beat Procrastination: Manage Perfectionism to Boost Productivity

By: Jennifer Chu 

While some people enter a new year feeling energised, others may struggle to shake off the holiday feels and get moving again. Read more

Group Therapy: 5 Key Benefits

By: Michelle Nortje

Joining a therapy group might sound like something daunting and unfamiliar. Read more

5 Ways to Develop Hobbies

By: Jennifer Chu

Hobbies are important when it comes to self care. I often come across clients who struggle to know what their hobbies are. Read more

Why is it So Hard to Keep my Goals?

By: Katelyn Tasker

Do you find it hard to set goals? Or, when you do set goals, do you find it hard to keep them? Read more

7 Ways to Celebrate the Year Past

By: Jennifer Chu

The end of the can be a rather stressful time of the year because of holiday planning and organisation. Read more

End of Year Overwhelm

By: Valerie Ling

At 7:30pm I was flopped on the bed – spent. My husband walked in and wondered if I was alright? Read more

Unwrapping Social Comparison: A Guide for the Festive Season

By: Rinet van Lill

The holiday season is upon us, and you might find yourself instinctively engaging in social comparison to guide you: Read more

The Season to be Grateful

By: Jessica Buster

Christmas – ’tis the Season to be jolly, so they say. Christmas is often a time of celebration, joy, cheerfulness, and happiness. Read more

Make Sure You Rest and Recharge Before a New Year

By: Michelle Dean 

We are nearly at the end of another year, and most of us are looking forward to some time off over the summer holidays. Read more

Following Your Values Can Increase Your Enjoyment of Christmas

By: Sarah Hindle

Christmas can be a challenging time for many of us due to additional demands, planning events with family members, or an increased sense of loneliness. Read more