Struggling to focus? You’re not alone! According to a 2010 Harvard study the average person’s mind wanders nearly 50% of the time. And in 2020 (the year we will never forget), we are experiencing unprecedented levels of distraction. Turns out, on top of the kids and our own monkey minds, a main culprit (you guessed […]
Do you find yourself rubbing your eyes quite often? Are you feeling more tired than usual? A new headache towards the front of your head, or neck pain perhaps? Turns out, ‘digital eye strain’, or ‘computer vision syndrome’ is a thing. Your fatigue, and/or neck and shoulder tension could be a result of the epic […]
It’s been a long year here in Melbourne. Many of us are at our wits end, aren’t we? I mean who has had enough?! But we’ve all pulled together and as the sun comes out from behind the clouds, we are looking forward to a prosecco or two on a balmy evening. We can almost […]
Self-care is something we’re passionate about here at Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology, not just for our clients, but for us as psychologists too. We believe self-care is the foundation of good mental health and healthy relationships – now more than ever, as we are faced with the growing challenges of COVID-19. We also understand that […]
It’s never been more important to look after your mental health. As our knowledge around mental health, wellbeing practices and meditation increases, so do the number of apps available to consumers. There are hundreds of mindfulness and meditation apps available – and that number will continue to grow. To help you make an informed decision, […]
You’ve exhausted Netflix, already done a home workout, the fridge is stocked and there’s still time in the day. Q: What to do? A: Garden!! Typically the realm of grandparents or Jims Mowing (in our collective imagination), gardening has surged in popularity since COVID came onto the scene. It turns out that in beautifying the […]
Meditation might be one way of calming anxious thoughts. fizkes/ Shutterstock Dusana Dorjee, University of York Given the constant stream of negative news about the novel coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to feel anxious and uncertain. Anxiety is also an understandable reaction, since coronavirus has made many of us change our daily routines, and threatens our […]
It’s a chilly Melbourne winter. There’s still COVID-19. Time to reflect on health, wellness and routine! As we all begin to kickstart a new habit of having a freshly laundered mask (or winter scarf) in our pockets and handbags, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on creating healthy habits and routines. Habits can be positive, […]