Written by Alex Melzer, BPsych (Honours) AHPRA Registered Psychologist In the relentless pace of today’s working world, many of us grapple with the challenge of burnout – a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. This is not just about feeling tired after a busy day; it’s a deeper fatigue that can impact our overall … Read more
As we step into the first weeks of the new working year, returning to work after a break can be both challenging and invigorating. January is the time to reflect, relax, and reassess goals and priorities, both on a personal and work level. Relax: Before diving headfirst into the hustle and bustle of work, take … Read more
By Simone Hirst – Marketing & Communications Manager Connect Psych Services Navigating the hustle and bustle of December, and the lead-up to the holiday season can be both a challenging and emotionally charged experience. By having a rough plan of attack for when you are feeling overwhelmed, you can make sure that you can manage … Read more
By Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D Co-Founder of Connect Psych Services Ah, the dreaded exam season – a time etched in every student’s memory. For adolescents, this period can often feel like a high-stakes marathon, where success is measured by a letter grade on a piece of paper. The pressure, both from external sources and self-imposed, … Read more
Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D, Connect Psych Services We all have those moments in our lives where we are placed in a situation where family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues and even strangers will provide you unwelcome advice. I feel like I’ve had my fair share of that over the years – how to have … Read more
Time, Time, Time Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in a day? You run and run around the clock, busy all day long, yet at the end of the day the list of things that you’ve accomplished leaves you feeling unfulfilled. When life gets busy, things tend to pile up especially … Read more
By Joe Busuttil Burnout is a syndrome which occurs due to prolonged emotional strain of dealing extensively with other human beings, particularly in helper and recipient relationships. Burnout is categorised as a type of stress. Unlike normal workplace stress which predominately affects individuals physically, burnout affects individuals emotionally. The term burnout was introduced in the … Read more
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