Clair Sykes - NDIS Support Coordinator

15/12/2025

It’s Okay If the Festive Season Feels Hard

For many people, the festive season is portrayed as a time of joy, connection and celebration. Advertisements show happy families gathered around tables, friends laughing, and everyone feeling grateful and relaxed. While this can be true for some, it’s far from the full picture. If the festive season feels heavy, overwhelming, lonely, or emotionally complicated for you, you are not alone—and there is nothing wrong with you....

For many people, the festive season is portrayed as a time of joy, connection and celebration. Advertisements show happy families gathered around tables, friends laughing, and everyone feeling grat…

11/11/2025

Grounding techniques can be a powerful way to steady yourself. They bring your attention back to the present moment, helping your body and mind calm down so you can think and respond, rather than react.

My latest blog explores what grounding is and when and how to use it. Head over to my website to read all about it!

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/11/07/grounding-techniques-for-stress-and-overwhelm/

07/11/2025

My latest blog is all about Grounding Techniques for Stress and Overwhelm. A popular grounding exercise that engages all your senses is the 5-4-3-2-1 Method.

This simple exercise helps redirect your attention from internal worries to external reality.

Head over to my website to read more about grounding and the techniques to bring your attention back to the present moment, helping your body and mind calm down so you can think and respond, rather than react.

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/11/07/grounding-techniques-for-stress-and-overwhelm/

07/11/2025

When life feels like it’s spinning out of control, it can be hard to catch your breath — let alone think clearly. Whether it’s stress from work, relationship challenges, financial pressure, or unexpected change, overwhelm can make even simple tasks feel impossible. In those moments, grounding techniques can be a powerful way to steady yourself. They bring your attention back to the present moment, helping your body and mind calm down so you can think and respond, rather than react....

When life feels like it’s spinning out of control, it can be hard to catch your breath — let alone think clearly. Whether it’s stress from work, relationship challenges, financial pressure, or unex…

17/10/2025

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I should be over this by now,” or “Why can’t I just handle things better?”—you’re not alone. Many people go to counselling hoping to “fix” themselves or become a “better version” of who they are. But one of the most powerful lessons that often emerges in therapy is that healing doesn’t come from self-criticism or pushing harder....

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I should be over this by now,” or “Why can’t I just handle things better?”—you’re not alone. Many people go to counselling hoping to “fix” themselves or bec…

18/09/2025

Emotional intelligence is a critical skill that influences every area of our lives—from our relationships to our career success and mental health.

Self regulation is one component of Emotional intelligence and it can be developed and strengthened over time.

Read my latest blog on my website for more understanding on Emotional intelligence and and why is it so important.

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/09/01/what-is-emotional-intelligence-and-why-does-it-matter/

02/09/2025

My latest blog explores Emotional Intelligence and why it matters. Emotional intelligence is a critical skill that influences every area of our lives—from our relationships to our career success and mental health.
Head over to my website to read more about understanding Emotional Intelligence and how you can develop it.
https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/09/01/what-is-emotional-intelligence-and-why-does-it-matter/

01/09/2025

In our fast-paced, ever-connected world, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important skills we can develop—Emotional Intelligence (EQ). While intellectual ability (IQ) has long been considered the gold standard for success, research shows that emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in how we navigate our relationships, manage stress, make decisions, and ultimately thrive in life. But what exactly is emotional intelligence, and why is it so important?...

In our fast-paced, ever-connected world, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important skills we can develop—Emotional Intelligence (EQ). While intellectual ability (IQ) has long been considered …

03/08/2025

In a world that often celebrates self-reliance and "pushing through," admitting you're struggling can feel like admitting defeat. But the truth is, asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness — it's one of the bravest and healthiest things you can do. In Australia, where mateship and resilience are cultural cornerstones, many still find it hard to say, “I need support.” Yet, doing so could be the very thing that saves your mental health — and in some cases, your life....

In a world that often celebrates self-reliance and “pushing through,” admitting you’re struggling can feel like admitting defeat. But the truth is, asking for help isn’t a sign of…

08/07/2025

This is the essence of The Spoon Theory — it's a metaphor used to explain what it’s like to live with a chronic illness, mental health condition, or invisible disability. For people who feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or limited by their energy levels, it gives language to an often invisible struggle.

My latest blog explores the spoon theory and how it can help you whether you identify as a Spoonie or support someone who does with some practical ways to apply the spoon theory to real life.

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/06/29/the-spoon-theory-a-simple-explanation-for-a-complex-reality/

29/06/2025

Imagine waking up each morning with a limited number of spoons. Each spoon represents the energy it takes to do a task—getting out of bed, having a shower, making breakfast, commuting, socialising, or just getting through the day. Once you’ve used up your spoons, you can’t do anything else without consequences. You may need to rest, lie down, cancel plans—or borrow against tomorrow, knowing you’ll pay for it later....

Imagine waking up each morning with a limited number of spoons. Each spoon represents the energy it takes to do a task—getting out of bed, having a shower, making breakfast, commuting, socialising,…

26/06/2025

The benefits of PMR are well-documented and can be felt after just a few sessions. In clinical settings, PMR is often used to support clients managing generalised anxiety disorder, insomnia, chronic pain, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. It's also a favourite among athletes and performers looking to manage pre-game or on-stage nerves.

Head over to my website to read my latest blog article on Progressive Muscle Relaxation for more information.

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/06/02/progressive-muscle-relaxation-a-simple-way-to-ease-stress-and-anxiety/