Bell’s Theorem Blues If we're all so connected baby, how come I feel so alone? *
An article about loneliness (how it happens, why it matters, and what to do about it) and connection.
It’s also about physics. Sort of.
Mental health & happiness
Get mentally healthy and happy, with news and practical tips from the fields of nutritional psychology, psychotherapy and personal development.
Sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted, in this section I help you to understand stress, anxiety, depression and other common wellbeing challenges, and what to do about them.
Things are looking up Tea Trees, dog walking and the art of happiness
I returned from walking my dog the other day in such an uplifted, joyous state that it took me by surprise. I realised I had unconsciously been applying three techniques that build positive, relaxed mood, pretty much on demand.
Here they are, so you can use them too. Read more…
How to survive working with your family Critical knowledge for thriving in a family business
Working with family can be hard. Dysfunctional dynamics transfer from home to the workplace, making life more stressful than it needs to be and threatening the success of the business. This post is the ultimate guide to understanding what’s up with your sibling relationships and what to do about it.
(HINT: This is really for anyone who has difficulty with their adult brothers or sisters – you don’t have to be working with them.) Read more…
Six tips for staying sane and happy as a business owner Bank of Queensland talks to Stephanie Thompson about the Business Balance Report
The Bank of Queensland have been talking with me recently about the unique stresses of owning a small or medium business, and what to do about them.
They commissioned research into this topic, resulting in the fascinating Business Balance Report. It reveals shockingly high levels of depression, anxiety and stress among Australian business owners.
So I gave them some tips for staying sane and happy while running a business. Read more…
You should just let your anger out (or not) Self-help Hooey topic #2 - myths from pop psychology
If you are prone to angry feelings, which is the better strategy? Let it out, or hold it in?
The answer is neither, because there’s a far superior option. It’s much more effective than that old favourite “You must releeeease your anger” – usually by pummelling a pillow, taking a boxing class, or sealing your doors and windows and yelling at the top of your lungs.
Welcome to the second post in the Self-help Hooey series that myth-busts some of the more damaging beliefs of popular psychology. Read more…
Healing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) The neglected field of recovery research (update)
Studying health instead of disease. That was the motto of an informal but far reaching 2006 study into the devastating illness known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME).
With the cause of the disease eluding scientists, this study sought instead to uncover how those who had successfully recovered from CFS had done so.
Read more…