Lifepath Psychology

17/04/2026

13/04/2026

Don’t forget to overthink the best case scenario too

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13/04/2026

Try the "5-Minute Task Rule."

When you’re feeling overwhelmed by a long to-do list or just can’t seem to get started, break it down by committing to just 5 minutes of any task. It’s not about finishing the whole thing—just start. Set a timer for 5 minutes and choose a simple task, like tidying up one small area or writing the first sentence of an email.

Often, once you begin, momentum builds and you’ll find it easier to keep going. But even if you don’t, you’ve still made progress in those 5 minutes, which can boost your sense of accomplishment and reduce that initial overwhelm. This hack helps shift your brain from a state of paralysis to action, making it easier to tackle the rest of your day.

Would this work for you??

09/04/2026

Here are some executive function hacks to help improve planning skills for completing a task:
🧠https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-skills-planning-prioritization
📌https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-skills/
🗺Mindmaps: https://www.theottoolbox.com/drawing-mind-maps/
⏳Timers: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-use-timer-to-help-with-letter/

1.Break Down the Task
🌟Break the task into smaller, manageable steps. This makes it less overwhelming and easier to track progress.

2.Set Clear Goals
🌈 Make SMART Goals- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Clear goals provide direction and a sense of accomplishment as you complete each one.

3. Prioritize Tasks
✨ Determine which tasks are most important and need to be completed first. Focus on high-priority tasks to ensure critical aspects are addressed promptly.

4. Make a Timeline
📅 Create deadlines for each step of the task. Use a calendar or planner to visualize your timeline and stay on track.

5. Use Technology
📱 Try planning tools such as to-do lists, project management apps, or digital calendars to organize and monitor your progress.

6. Stay Flexible
🌿 Be prepared to adjust your plan as needed. Flexibility allows you to handle unexpected changes without losing sight of your end goal.

7. Reduce Distractions
🧘 Create a workspace that minimizes distractions. Set specific times for focused work and take regular breaks to maintain productivity.

8. Review and Reflect
🔍Regularly review your progress and reflect on what’s working and what’s not. Adjust your plan based on these insights to improve efficiency.

9. Reward Yourself
🎉 Celebrate Successes! Reward yourself for completing tasks and milestones. This can boost motivation and make the planning process more enjoyable.

WHAT WOULD YOU ADD?

30/03/2026

Mindful March - Day 30: Mentally scan your body and notice what it is feeling https://actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march

23/03/2026

Love this tool for self-regulation! Pick one from each section. Would you add anything to this menu of supports?

🧡Here are more coping tools to support sensory processing and emotional regulation needs: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-coping-strategies-for-kids/

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19/03/2026

⚽️ MASTERS MENTAL HEALTH CUP THIS FRIDAY 🏆

Armadale Soccer Club Inc. invites our community to come together in support of men’s mental health. ❤️🖤

Armadale Soccer club take on
Kelmscott Roos Soccer Club Inc. in the Masters Mental Health Cup at Alfred S***t Reserve.

This is more than just a game — it’s about raising awareness, supporting each other and reminding our mates that no one has to face things alone.

🍻 Bar Open
🔥 Sausage Sizzle
🚐 Monty – The Mental Health Van on site
🤝 Mens Talk AU & community connection

Bring your teammates, your mates and your family and help us pack the sidelines.

19/03/2026

⚽️ MASTERS MENTAL HEALTH CUP THIS FRIDAY 🏆

Armadale Soccer Club invites our community to come together in support of men’s mental health. ❤️🖤

Join us as our Masters take on Kelmscott Roos Soccer Club Inc. in the Masters Mental Health Cup at Alfred S***t Reserve.

This is more than just a game — it’s about raising awareness, supporting each other and reminding our mates that no one has to face things alone.

🍻 Bar Open
🔥 Sausage Sizzle
🚐 Monty – The Mental Health Van on site
🤝 Mens Talk AU & community connection

Bring your teammates, your mates and your family and help us pack the sidelines.
Together we show that at Armadale SC we look after each other. ❤️🖤

18/03/2026

Sometimes we need to learn and sometimes we need to unlearn! Both involve executive functioning for that working memory skill!
What are you unlearning?

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15/03/2026

⚽️ MASTERS MENTAL HEALTH CUP 🏆

Armadale Soccer Club invites our community to come together in support of men’s mental health. ❤️🖤

Join us as our Masters take on Kelmscott Roos Soccer Club Inc. in the Masters Mental Health Cup at Alfred S***t Reserve.

This is more than just a game — it’s about raising awareness, supporting each other and reminding our mates that no one has to face things alone.

🍻 Bar Open
🔥 Sausage Sizzle
🚐 Monty – The Mental Health Van on site
🤝 Mens Talk AU & community connection

Bring your teammates, your mates and your family and help us pack the sidelines.
Together we show that at Armadale SC we look after each other. ❤️🖤

13/03/2026

Doing your best will look different every day. Be gentle with yourself

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09/03/2026

Telling a child to “calm down” does not teach them how to calm down.

Young children are not born knowing how to manage anger, frustration, fear, or overwhelm. Their brains are still developing. When emotions become too big, the thinking part of the brain goes offline. In that moment, the child cannot reason, listen, or control their behaviour.

What helps is a calm adult.

When an adult stays steady, speaks gently, and helps the child name what they feel, the child’s nervous system begins to settle. This process is called co-regulation. It is how children gradually learn self-regulation, emotional control, and coping skills.

Over time, children internalise these calm responses. The words we use, the patience we show, and the safety we provide slowly become the child’s own inner voice.

Children do not learn emotional regulation from fear, pressure, or punishment.

They learn it from connection, safety, and calm adults.

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