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Low self-esteem can erode personal relationships through feelings of insecurity that give rise to needless arguments. Do you feel less than worthy? Are you afraid to ask for help from others, worried that you may be inconveniencing them? Or, you would rather sacrifice your needs in favour of someone else’s? Low self-esteem is not an uncommon occurrence, but it is important to find help to redress negative self-worth or else it will hurt your relationships. Can you identify with any of these low self-esteem issues that may be causing problems in your relationships? You feel you don’t deserve better, so…

Using your phone close to bedtime either to browse the internet, shop or chat to friends can lead to poor sleep quality. What’s more, and perhaps more disturbing, is that sleep deprivation can lead to depression and ADHD, especially in children, and other psychological and behavioural problems. Below are some of the reasons how the internet affects your sleep: Cognitive problems Responding to a message or playing a game on the internet can lead to a surge of adrenaline in our body. This extra energy will not be helping you out when you finally put your head on the pillow.…

If you have low self-esteem or a poor self-image, it can affect every aspect of your life, preventing you from doing the things in life that would otherwise give you joy and a sense of wellbeing. It is difficult to overcome feelings of lowness and self-loathing, but there is help out there, and it is recommended to seek out support to overcome these negative feelings. What you can do to cope on your own is to implement some self-esteem building techniques that you can do every. Over time, these will become habitual until they are engrained in your psyche and you…

Australian couples who are struggling with their relationship seem to all be affected by the same barrier: Communication. If you fail in this area, your relationship can break down over time and eventually lead to splitting or divorce. Here is how the lack of effective communicatin can lead to huge barriers in your relationship. The only way to overcome these barriers is to learn how to better communicate – often successfully achieved by visiting professional couples counselling. What is Communication? Ask yourself, are you communicating according to what psychologists deem appropriate? In other words, are you talking to your partner…

Could your once-loving relationship have taken a hit in the past years since the kids came around? Is your in-fighting, your bickering and your nasty comments actually be affecting your little ones – as well as your partner? Research suggests that children know, interpret and understand far more than we think. Even your whispered insults are felt, as well as heard. This is what you should know if you want the absolute best for your children in spite of the strains on your parental relationship: Reactive behaviour When you argue with your partner, it will have a ripple effect on…

We all struggle with transforming our hopes and dreams into tangible results, and very often, stop trying. Whether giving up is a result of the demands of daily life or the multitude of responsibilities we think we need to take on, there is a way to take control of these issues and realise your potential: by getting a life coach. If you’re not certain whether you should consider getting a life coach, here are some indicators that might point to you needing one. Your confidence is lagging behind We have all dealt with setbacks and disappointments in our lives, but…