by Maria Karefilakis | Mar 5, 2020 | Advice, Anxiety, Overthinking, The Mind
Self-esteem is about how you feel about yourself. Balanced self-esteem means that you have positive, healthy self-perception and feel good about yourself. People with healthy self-esteem are self-assured, with a developed sense of self-worth and self-acceptance. These...
by Maria Karefilakis | Feb 3, 2020 | Advice
Mental illness doesn’t affect just a person who suffers from it. It usually profoundly penetrates every pore of family life. As a partner or a family member of a person who is struggling with mental illness, you may feel helpless and desperate. Regardless of your...
by Maria Karefilakis | Dec 8, 2017 | Advice
Have you ever avoided taking up a new hobby, because you were concerned about what your friends and family might think if they found out? Or perhaps you’ve wanted to put your hand up for an opportunity at work, but decided not to out of embarrassment? Often, we avoid...
by Maria Karefilakis | Aug 16, 2017 | Adult ADHD, Advice
Increasingly Attention Deficit/ Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD) is being recognised as a disorder that can stay with a person past childhood and into adult life. A recent study states that up to 75% of children with ADHD will continue to experience significant...
by Maria Karefilakis | Aug 10, 2017 | Advice, Sleep Problems
Do you toss and turn all night? Lie awake wondering when you’ll fall asleep? A simple change to your bedtime routine can make a huge difference. You’re probably thinking, yeah right “in your dreams”. Cut back on caffeine, alcohol and nicotine Relying on caffeine such...
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