Nonie Carr - Enhance Life Psychology

08/01/2026

Being hard on yourself can feel like motivation — until it starts to interfere with focus, confidence, and performance.
Self-criticism often increases internal pressure rather than supporting steadiness under demand.
I’ve shared a new article exploring how self-criticism affects performance, and what helps create a more workable internal environment under pressure.
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29/12/2025

Beginning a new year doesn’t require urgency.

For many of us, it asks for steadiness, reflection, and space to move gently rather than decisively.

I’ve written a new piece on starting the year without pressure — and why that can be deeply supportive.

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https://enhancelife.com.au/beginning-a-new-year-without-pressure/

22/12/2025

Need something grounding to listen to over the holiday break?�I’ve updated my psychologist-recommended podcast list with fresh suggestions for anxiety, wellbeing, performance, neurodiversity, relationships, and more.�A mix of light, thoughtful, and evidence-informed listening — perfect for summer walks or quiet afternoons.�Read the full guide here - https://enhancelife.com.au/recommended-psychology-podcasts/

11/12/2025

Ever gone blank at the exact moment you needed to speak or perform?
�Freeze isn’t a flaw — it’s your nervous system doing its best to protect you.
�I’ve shared an article exploring how freeze works and gentle ways to work with it.

https://enhancelife.com.au/freezing-under-pressure/

04/12/2025

01/12/2025

Anxiety rarely arrives all at once.

Often, it whispers through the body before it shouts through the mind.

I’ve shared a new blog post about recognising the early signs of anxiety — and responding with care rather than self-criticism. When anxiety is manageable, it can be harnessed to support focus and performance, especially when something matters to us.

https://enhancelife.com.au/how-to-recognise-early-signs-of-anxiety/

19/11/2025

Bindi and I had fun with last week. I’ve now been able to update the photos on my website… they look more like how I look now!

19/09/2025

✨ Professional Update ✨
I’m pleased to share that I’ve recently been endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist, alongside my existing endorsement as a Counselling Psychologist.

Seventeen years of practice has taught me this: the person in front of me is never the problem. Each individual brings their own strengths and experiences that can be drawn on to create change and live more fully. A diagnosis may describe what someone is going through, but it never defines who they are.

This endorsement is meaningful—not only as recognition of my work, but because it allows me to offer clients greater access to therapy through higher rebates. That was my strongest motivation in applying. I’m grateful to my colleagues and to the AAPi for their support in making this possible.

💬 If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this might be the right time to reach out. You can contact me via my website - www.enhancelife.com.au

21/08/2025

A blank page, mind also blank, clock ticking, fingers tapping... will that idea come? what if it doesn’t? the nothing in my mind expands... silence and the ticking clock, the tug of other tasks pulls at my mind... there has to be an idea somewhere... the empty page continues to stare at me... my feet start twitching and the pull of other tasks gets stronger... ok... done... I’ll come back... the page remains empty and I get up and start doing other things that ‘need’ doing...
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I was supposed to be writing something completely different… (part of a storytelling course I’m doing)… but you know that blank feeling… you’re not alone. I’m happy to sit in the struggle with you… whatever that struggle might be. We can explore it together.
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