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Anger is a normal, human emotion, but it's never out first response to something. Anger is a secondary feeling, triggered by another experience - like failure, fear of rejection, injustice, or loss of …
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"Just stop and breathe. Easy, relax. Everything is fine." I stress - a lot. So when people tell me to take a deep breath, my first reaction isn't to pause and thank them. Instead, I tense up, get …
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It's funny how we think some emotions are 'good' and others are 'bad'. Feelings of happiness, relaxation and peace are often seen as 'good'. It's our go-to answer when someone says, 'How was your …
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You are in the middle of a play ground, and your child is having a fully-fledged meltdown. There are angry tears, screaming, and no matter what you do, your child won't stop. What do you do? You have …
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The new series of Aussie cartoon Bluey just aired, and with it kids - and adults - everywhere are excited! Telling the story of seven-year-old blue heeler dog 'Bluey' and her family, younger sister …
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As the holidays draw upon us again, life can sometimes become increasingly busy in the New Year. Although it is a time of celebrations, it can be very stressful. So here are my 2 tips on how to …
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