Posts by Sue Watson

“We often think of fight or flight as the main defensive reaction human beings turn to when faced with a threat. When under stress, we flee or hunker down for the impending battle. While this reaction does characterize a pervasive human tendency, researchers have documented another stress-response system that many people engage in when under…

“Everything is within your power, and your power is within you.”  Janice Trachtman The strength of having a positive mindset or attitude is immeasurable.   It has the power to change outcomes and lives. Young children don’t have a negative outlook, they believe that they are capable of many great things, and I feel that this…

“The mind has a powerful way of attracting things that are in harmony with it, good and bad.”  Idowu Koyenikan This week, we are looking at the power of the mind and how our mindset can either work with us or against us. We can hold either a fixed or growth mindset and whilst humans…

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Winston Churchill Change is both constant and a choice. At times, change is forced upon us and may be out of our control.  This may be a new manager or new direction at work.  We can buck the system and dig our feet…

“Resistance is a sign that shows you’re going the right way” Constance Friday This week’s topic is the competing needs that we all have and attempting to find balance to ensure that everyone and everything still manages to get done or has their slice of time.  All those roles and responsibilities can wear a little…

“Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are.”  José Ortega Gasset Values are important as they help guide us through life’s struggles.  They are also the essence of who we are and what we stand for. Values are often difficult to work out for each of us, until…

“To begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment.” James Allen If I was to ask you what your purpose is – what would your answer be?  Have you thought of this, or do you know what you…

“Happiness is not a goal…it’s a by-product of a life well lived.” Eleanor Roosevelt Goals are an essential part of planning and for me, I have goals in all aspects of my life; both my personal and professional. I have always been a community minded person and have been involved in various clubs and schools…

“She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her away, she adjusted her sails.” Elizabeth Edwards Grief and loss are not only the death of a loved one (both human and our beloved pets) but can also be the loss of a job, identity or health.  You are grieving the loss,…

“Stress should be a powerful driving force, not an obstacle. Bill Phillips Stress is an ongoing part of life, and we all need to learn how to manage it better, so that the stress doesn’t impact on our health and wellbeing. You may be noticing a theme over the past few weeks, as we work…

“Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional hygiene to preserve a healthy mind and attitudes.”  Dalai Lama Ironically, social and emotional wellbeing is the topic this week and my emotional health is being impacted due to current stressors and life’s…

“Your body holds deep wisdom. Trust in it. Learn from it. Nourish it. Watch your life transform and be healthy.” Bella Bleue It’s interesting that we are discussing physical health and wellbeing this week, and this is in the week of my breast cancer diagnosis from two years ago! I am pleased to say that…

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Robert Orben This week we are talking about personal growth and education.  For some people this may be through formal education and learning, one where they make the time and space for learning new skills.  For others it may be the informal learning, having conversations with others…

“Be careful of people who talk you out of being you.” Colleen Sheehy Orme As we change constantly as we are exposed to new ideas and ways of doing things, so do our relationships with others – both our partners and significant friends. Without nurturing the relationships, this can place difficulties or friction.  Especially if…

“Bookshops and libraries are a backstage of success.” Piotr Kowalczyk Ironically, I am writing this as I sit in COVID19 isolation at home when I have the time and space to read, and I cannot browse a prospective new read at a bookshop!  Life is so unfair at times. Bookshops are one of my favourite…

“The only thing that you absolutely need to know, is the location of the library.” Albert Einstein This week we are looking at available resources and for me, the library is a wonderful resource – both locally and/or online. Books are a valuable resource and at times, you may not have the money available to…

“The truth is that you aren’t lacking a destiny or purpose. There is a very good reason for your insatiable curiosity: you’re someone who’s going to shake things up, create something novel, solve complex, multidimensional problems, make people’s lives better in your own unique way. Whatever your destinies are, you can’t step into them while…

“We’re seeing an interesting convergence of technology, medicine, social interests and human progress.” John Nosta COVID19 has certainly levelled the playing field for those in regional and rural Australia, provided that you have access to a good internet stream or service and Telehealth systems. I personally utilise a Telehealth platform in my private practice and…

“Sometimes we must yield control to others and accept our vulnerability so we can be healed.”  Kathy Magliato In a world where not all of us have someone to confide in when emotions are strong, a friendly voice on a helpline may be what we need.  Add in the availability of the support lines after…

“Your personal life, your professional life, and your creative life are all intertwined. I went through a few very difficult years where I felt like a failure. But it was actually really important for me to go through that. Struggle, for me, is the most inspirational thing in the world at the end of the…