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The Psychology and History of New Year’s Resolutions

The Psychology and History of New Year’s Resolutions

by Hannelie | Jan 22, 2024 | Coaching, General, Uncategorised

1.  The psychology and history of New Year’s resolutions History Old ritual which apparently stems from ancient Babylonian traditions 2000 BC… Babylonians celebrated the New Year during a 12-day festival (Akitu) This started the farming season to plant crops, crown...
A New Year’s Resolution turns out to be a COVID-19 RESOLUTION for 2020

A New Year’s Resolution turns out to be a COVID-19 RESOLUTION for 2020

by Hannelie | May 5, 2020 | Coaching, General

On the 1st day of each year, I choose one word to live by that specific year. I place it on my calendar, and it repeats every day just as a reminder. The last few years my words were, expand, excel and others I cannot remember. This year the word that came up on the...

Child and Family Wellness Resources

by Hannelie | Apr 22, 2020 | General, Parent Support

The lockdown due to the coronavirus can put a lot of strain on children and parents. Utilise the helpful tools and resources in this document to get through these uncertain times. Click here for the full Resources and Tools.

‘FACE COVID’ using acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT)

by Hannelie | Apr 15, 2020 | BWRT, Coaching

This ebook, written by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap offers practical steps on how to respond effectively to the Corona crisis. ‘FACE COVID’ is a set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance...

Online/virtual therapy to overcome the dread of LOCKDOWN

by Hannelie | Apr 6, 2020 | BWRT, Coaching, General

As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates and people try to adjust to the 21-day lockdown implemented across South Africa, the isolation and uncertainty around this crisis increases psychological distress. These are trying times for everyone. For those individuals with...
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