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The Differences Between Fear, Anxiety & Phobias
Although anxiety, fear and phobias can seem alike, they are distinctly unique as explained in an excerpt from an article titled, ‘Anxiety and Fear’, by Psychologist Tim Clinton. Fear While most people experience fear as a negative emotion, fear has a positive...
STEP PARENTING – Establishing The Right Foundation
According to Relationships Australia, step families are different and complex. They say that it can take some time before strong family relationships will form, as it is highly unlikely that the children and the step parent will instantly love each other. Being in a...
WESTERN SOCIETY – Losing The Battle Against Stress
Dr Archibald D. Hart, believes that in this age of advancement in medicine and neuroscience, we are losing the battle against stress. Modern society has advanced rapidly and we now cram more and more tasks into our daily routines. But is it for the better? HOW THE...
HURRY SICKNESS – The Adrenaline & Stress Connection
No doubt that we live extremely busy lives in modern times. As we hurrying about, working, multitasking, facing tough challenges, meeting deadlines and living up to family expectations and commitments, our lives can become quite hectic and stressful. Dr Archibald D....
Avoiding the Risk of Developing type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes doesn’t just always affect the overweight, sedentary and unhealthy eaters. Among famous celebrities with type 2 Diabetes are Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. According to medical experts eating healthy and doing regular exercise are key elements for the prevention...
Explaining Causes, Relief & Treatment Of Addiction
In a compelling read by Dr Tim Clinton, he explains what addiction is, the effects on a person, what causes addiction and what relief is and how it can come about for various types of addictions. Addictions The new century presents many challenges. In a time of...
A Window into Widowhood and Loss (Part 2 of 2)
As a Christian, firstly I turned to Christ and secondly to a counsellor. Let’s look at the issue of counselling first. My husband and I had some counselling in the first few months after his diagnosis. This was mainly focused on our communication skills, as he had...
A Window Into Widowhood and Loss (Part 1 of 2)
A story about losing a life partner and father of my children, to cancer. When you make the decision to get married at the age of 29, you are taking the first step on the journey of the rest of your life. You are in love, you are happy beyond measure. You have a...
Leadership and Vision
Leaders follow their visions to achieve what they believe is possible. Even with if it hasn’t been done before. Faith holds the vision together and plays a big part in the process, accompanied with courage, hard work and perseverance to make it all happen. Supporting...
VISION – Dare to Dream For Your Life
On the 28th of August 1963, Dr Martin Luther King Jr, presented his vision to America and the world as he delivered one of the most famous, inspiring speeches by a Politian in the history of American politics known as, ‘I have a dream'. In an excerpt below from, ‘How...
Drug Abuse and Mental Illness
When we think of drug abuse, we tend to think; Ice, Meth, and Heroin. However drug abuse incorporates much more than that: alcohol, prescription medication, caffeine & tobacco. It is a sobering revelation that Australia places a very high place in drug use within...
How do you raise that strong willed child without losing the plot?
Some kids are a breeze to raise while others are not so easy. Its true that happy and secure children flourish in their development and that no two children are alike. The key is to equip yourself with some insight and understanding of the tactics they use in...