Resting in Certainty
Marguerite Schultz • September 13, 2020
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In times of uncertainty it can be so easy to feel like you are adrift on an ocean not sure which way is North …not a great feeling. In fact, I often say to clients that psychologically, living in the “unknown” is one of the hardest places to live. We can usually face any stress that we can quantify because we know the cost, we know the resources that will be needed, we know the time frame that it will use etc etc. Not so with the unknown, we tend to have to free fall a bit which is highly uncomfortable.

What I want to encourage you to remember today if you feel lost in overwhelm, is that just because you cant see structure, does not mean that it isn’t around and in you in some way, shape of form. In fact, structure is ALL around you, there is a deep sense of continuity and routine built into most things you can perceive and many that you can’t.

For instance, while you are reading, this, your brain is formulating one of the 60 – 90 000 thoughts you will have today, your body is creating new cells, your hair is growing, the tectonic plates of the earth are growing at the speed of a fingernail. It’s all happening, without our permission or consent, good stuff is happening all around us as well as the scary stuff that can feel so big.

Focus today on the constants that are good, the sun rose, it will set, birds will nest, frogs will hop, and it will happen again the next day and again the day after that. This structure can be very comforting if you allow it to float through your consciousness. Enjoy leaning into some security today, there is actually a lot of it around us if we take a look at our body and earth’s natural sense of order and structure.

As always, have a lovely day, floating through uncertainty and anchoring in the known!

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Does my child need therapy?

By Marguerite Schultz • June 15, 2024
We are often asked by concerned parents whether their child needs to see a Psychologist. Determining whether your child needs psychological support can depend on various factors.
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The Benefits of Online Therapy

By Marguerite Schultz • July 29, 2021
What is lockdown stress? During times of elevated stress, it is important to take care of yourself in whatever way your can. Lockdown is one of those times.
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The Best Thing You Can Do to Feel Better

By Marguerite Schultz • July 18, 2021
Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your health and not just physically but mentally too. In fact, exercise is so good for the brain that it is fondly referred to as “Brain-ercise”.
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Happy Mum’s Guide to Parenting

By Marguerite Schultz • July 16, 2021
Raising children can be stressful. Parenting is hard because parenting is not a one-size-fits-all job. You have to be continually learning, growing, and adapting as your kids grow and change.
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What to Expect At Your First Psychology Visit

By Fotini Koklas • April 5, 2021
Going to see a Psychologist for the first time can feel really scary and nerve-wracking when you don’t know what to expect. Some of the things that my first-time clients say include things like: “I’m afraid I will be judged”, “I’m afraid you’ll think I’m broken or faulty or worse, maybe even unstable or crazy”, “I’m afraid of revisiting painful memories” and “I’m worried I will be expected to change when I’m not ready”.
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Black and White or Colour Your World ?

By Marguerite Schultz • September 11, 2020
Do you need to splash some colour around your life (be silly, have fun, get creative, bend a rule, let your inner child out for a play) or do your need more structure and order? The post Black and White or Colour Your World ? Appeared first on Living Well Psychology.
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Get Your Stress to Work for You, Not Against You!

By Marguerite Schultz • March 6, 2019
Stress is part of daily life, no getting around it. However, what if you could use this guaranteed contribution to your day as a resource and set it to work for you? Like most things in life, our perception plays a monumental role in the outcome…
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What is Anxiety?

By Marguerite Schultz • March 22, 2018
Everyone feels stress or worry from time and time. This level of worry will come and go and tends to by limited in its impact on our overall quality of life. Anxiety however doesn’t follow this pattern, and often permeates our thought lives, and can interfere significantly with our day to day choices and behaviours.
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“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance!” Oscar Wilde

By Marguerite Schultz • March 8, 2018
It is said that one of the kindest things you can do for yourself is accept yourself just the way you are. It is also said that one of the bravest things you can do is stretch yourself and reach for your dreams. So which is it, self-acceptance or self-improvement? The truth is both. Psychologically […] The post “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance!” Oscar Wilde appeared first on Living Well Psychology.
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What is relationship counselling?

By Marguerite Schultz • March 7, 2018
A relationship can exist in many shapes and forms and across a lifetime, they will thread us into multiple connections with other people. These attachments are vital because they create a sense of belonging and connection which improves our sense of self and adds meaning to our lives.