As we find ourselves staying home more because of COVID-19 it’s likely that we’ve started to notice that our daily routines are changing. When our routines and daily structures change it’s very normal to see a shift in the way we function such as the way we eat, rest and play. Sometimes this doesn’t matter, such as when you’re on holiday, but if you find yourself feeling out of balance, or also trying to manage higher levels of stress, tension and worry, you might find that you’re not functioning as well as you would like to be, or need to be. To explore this further, this week we return to Dr Jodie Thomas’ great advice on how to support yourself and your loved ones to get better sleep.

It’s so complicated! People say, “trust your gut” but when you have anxiety, this is not an easy thing to do. It is well established that anxiety interferes with our capacity to trust our gut reaction. Why? Because the experience of both feels frustratingly similar and what can feel like intuition can actually be anxiety and vice versa.

Why are values important? Values serve as a guide through life, a way of tuning into whether we are making decisions and living a life that is true to the person that we are and to the person that we want to be. Read here for more on how to use your values as a guide in life.

Seemingly there is a lot of panic going on right now about Corona Virus. Read more on how to manage your worry.

Have you ever considered the idea that you may experience grief while getting help from a psychologist?

Ever wondered why children love to play? Dr Miller shares her insights on the importance of play and why children need to play.