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How do you keep focussed? 🤓
This week I’m determined to make progress on two books that I am writing.
To help keep motivated, I’ve been making mini targets for myself and rewarding these successes with an activity I enjoy such as walking along the beach.
Let me know what your goals are and how you keep focussed below.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
How do you reflect?
Mindfulness helps to improve our concentration and reduce ruminating thoughts that can lead to stress.
The key is to focus only on the present moment and not get lost in your thoughts, for example, concentrate on what’s happening around you, what can you hear or feel. You could get into a habit of doing this every day whilst you’re brushing your teeth.
Researchers have shown that practicing mindfulness helps to reduce anxiety and depression and that when you train your brain to be mindful you are actually changing the structure of your brain.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
More info: mindful.org
World Mental Health Day ❤️
During my working week I spend a lot of time dealing with mental health concerns. From anxiety, to depression to eating disorders amongst many others. Mental health is a serious and real issue. One in five Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year. Often people may be too shy or worried about judgment to come forward and seek help, however, there is ample support if you need it. Your general practitioner can facilitate psychological therapy sessions, medication or even just regular support, because a problem shared is a problem halved.
If you or someone you know is struggling please pop by and see me in clinic for further help.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Useful helplines:
☎️ Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
☎️ Lifeline: 13 11 14
☎️ Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
☎️ MensLine: 1300 78 9978
How do you reflect? 🤔
Reflection helps us to grow and learn from various situations.
The key is to focus on the bigger picture and its consequences. A good way to start is to think about why you did what you did, and why that’s important. By gaining this understanding we can learn from our experiences and grow as humans.
If you would like more help or information please pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Struggling with focus?
Whether you’re studying for an exam or learning to master your craft, sometimes it can be hard to stay motivated. Here are my tips to keep your momentum.
- Break down the topics you are learning. Rather than trying to learn everything at once break up subjects into manageable chunks.
- Get into a routine. Allocate time during your day to study and turn off any distractions during this time.
- Take regular breaks. You could try taking a break after achieving a task making your breaks feel well deserved.
- Keep hydrated and fed. Your brain is working hard so make sure you fuel it up efficiently.
- Don’t hibernate from the world. It is important for your physical and mental health to still go out and do regular activities such as seeing friends or shopping. This can even help make you feel refreshed for your next task.
Wishing you the best of luck.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
