by Shanna White | Mar 29, 2021 | Mental Health, Motivation, Self-Care, Stress
At least once per day, I have a conversation with someone about having a healthy sleep. See, I’m a Psychologist, Clinical Trainer, a friend and a mum. Whether the conversation is with a client, a group I am training, any of my friends or colleagues who are managing... 
by Ryan Spencer | Mar 1, 2021 | Mental Health, Motivation, Self-Care, Stress
As March 2021 begins, you might be feeling the deflation that comes with already failing to achieve the lofty New Year’s resolutions you set for yourself on the first day of January. If this is the case, you’re definitely not alone. So often we start the year with... 
by Olga Lavalle | Jan 25, 2021 | Mental Health, Motivation, Self-Care, Stress
Coping with the stress of moving It’s no secret that moving house is one of the most stressful events in our lives. It’s right up there with losing a loved one, marriage breakdowns and facing unemployment. Here at Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates, we’re... 
by Olga Lavalle | Apr 7, 2020 | Mental Health, Self-Care, Stress
It goes without saying, we’re living in unprecedented times at the moment – as the reality of life during COVID-19 becomes apparent, we’re all facing huge pressures and struggling with overwhelm. Daily freedoms we took for granted – popping to a cafe... 
by Janelle Gallagher | Feb 26, 2020 | Motivation, Self-Care, Stress
Did someone say study? Being motivated is essential to be a successful student; however, it is not always something that comes easily. Studying and completing assessments can be stressful and bring on strong and difficult feelings that make it harder to do. It is much... 
by Olga Lavalle | Jan 4, 2020 | Grief, Mental Health, Stress
Bushfires are occurring nationwide, and as we keep updated with the news, there seems to be no end in sight to them. The devastation to communities, with many people losing their homes, damage to buildings and infrastructure, loss of possessions, livestock, animals,...