Browsing Posts of Author chrism
Perfection or Excellence?
Do you think that what you do is never good enough? Do you chronically procrastinate, constantly waiting on more information to make your document perfect, hunt websites endlessly to find the best hotel, or end up ordering pizza because you can’t decide which restaurant to go to? Perfectionism is something I see a lot as […]
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FollowCategory : Blog & Men's Coaching and Counselling & Procrastination & Young Men
Anger – Overcoming and Understanding
“Anger comes fast, often unanticipated and always unwelcome. It operates without logic, with no concern for consequences. It damages things, relationships, and sometimes even people. It leaves me feeling ashamed of myself. Worthless. What’s worse, I’m even too weak and useless to control it.” Does this sound familiar? If it does sound familiar, you may […]
Read MoreCategory : Manhood & Meditation for Men & Men and Anger & PTSD & Stress Reduction & Young Men
Tremors and Anxiety
Tremors can be a frightening component of anxiety. They are experienced by many sufferers of anxiety and forms of trauma, who are often uncertain what the cause may be. It’s useful to know that, as anxiety lessens, so too can the body begin to suffer less from this condition. If you experience tremors, you may […]
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5 Steps to Empathetic Listening
Communication is so important in a relationship, but for many men, we have only the training we have received in our lives to guide us – and it’s often wrong! Take empathy for example. We all know that it’s the best way to listen, especially with a partner who needs us. But how is it […]
Read MoreYou ain’t daddy’s little girl, I’m a little girl’s dad – alter your perspective: change your life
It’s amazing how changing your perspective can completely change your world. We so often get stuck in the rut of the way we look at things that we stagnate, repeat the same mistakes, and gradually become more and more disillusioned. But just how do you set about changing your perspective? Aussie hip hop MC Tim […]
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ANZAC Day and PTSD
I’m struck when watching coverage of various ANZAC day ceremonies each year, how much is made of physical suffering, and how little of the mental scars that accompany war. It’s also not just enlisted personnel who suffer. Civilian support staff, local civilians, and those close to sufferers are also directly affected. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder […]
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