While it is important to stay motivated and to use your time efficiently as possible, we all know that our productivity as well as our energy, and the desire we have fluctuates. We cannot be continuously energetic nor will be being a constant couch potato benefit us in the long run. Doing too much can …
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 4: The balance between work, rest and play. BGR Read More »
The last few weeks and months have no doubt been challenging for all of us in different ways. It hasn’t been easy to be our usual positive selves, we have all had to adjust to a new “normal” whatever that may be. We have had good productive weeks with a schedule, learning new things, enjoying …
Dealing with Anxiety and Isolation 12: Embrace The Power of Smiling! – BGN Read More »
Anxiety can come in waves, emotions can be triggered unexpectantly and sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and confused by what we are feeling. Sometimes an emotion suddenly overtakes us and sits with us until we takes control and work through it. In all circumstances, however overpowered you feel it is important to remind yourself as …
Being in lockdown for over two months has resulted in a roller coaster of emotions. And many of them don’t make any sense. Sometimes we can find peace with the long day ahead of us and other times it can seem daunting. Sometimes we can delve into full on baking, reading, knitting or making our …
Dealing with Anxiety and Isolation 7: Identify and address your triggers Read More »
What we know for certain about schools reopening is that we really do not know much at all. There have been talks and plans about reopening schools for some years but until that time comes and the situation is reassessed we’re not sure about what is going to happen. What we do know is that …
Dealing with Anxiety and Isolation 5: The challenges of children and homeschooling. BGR Read More »
I am sure, like many, your emotions are a bit all over the place. You are trying to do the right thing, whatever that may be. Trying to stay safe and keeping your loved ones safe during lockdown without feeling overwhelmed can be challenging especially when we are presented with confusing new rules rather than …
Hope you all and your loved ones are safe and well. The days are getting longer and brighter so lets all hope for the better in the days to come. We are in to day 12638*#@8745 of the lockdown and although we are aware of the fact that the lockdown will be over there is …
Dealing with Anxiety and Isolation 3: The challenges of working from home. Read More »
Many of us thrive in a routine. It brings us comfort and stability knowing what needs to get done and what is coming next in our weekly plans. Routines cater to our individualistic needs and we create them to specifically work for us and our households. For those of us who like the consistency a …
As the lockdown continues and we are trying to adjust in our own ways, dealing with many different challenges and circumstances, we would like to wish you good health and well being, and to let you know that you will get through this, you will persevere and come out better and stronger. No matter how …
Dealing with Anxiety and Isolation: Lockdown isn’t forever 1. BGR Read More »
I truly hope you are all well and healthy during these trying times. While we are isolating and self distancing even when the days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter, we need to seize the opportunity while staying at home to really focus on, and work to better our well being. Having …
Personal Boundaries to put in place 8: I am not responsible for others happiness. BGR Read More »
