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Tips, tools and strategies for the problems of everyday life :) Karen Nimmo works with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships and weight issues.

Mental Health and Psychology resources, curated (and sometimes written!) by Wellington Clinical Psychologist Karen Nimmo. She specialises in high performance psychology.

04/11/2025

Why do you feel so flat after achieving a big goal?

Psychologists call it the 'arrival fallacy' -- the illusion that once you ‘arrive’ somewhere — smash that goal — you’ll feel happier and that feeling will stay with you.

But the high doesn't last. All too quickly life returns to normal and you realise you're still you, on a slightly different landscape.

This week's Stuff column takes a look, along with the first steps to sparking yourself up again.

In this week's column, clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo explains that flat feeling following a major achievement.

20/08/2025

Looking for work has its challenges at any age and stage.

But when you're over 50 and in a tough economy - with still lots to offer - a fruitless job hunt can feel demoralising. It can also take a big swipe at your self identity and worth.

This week's Stuff column takes a look at those challenges and offers up a few ideas to help.

Opinion: Psychologists often see people for work problems but those who are unemployed tend to suffer in silence.

12/08/2025

Do you have a stellar morning routine?

I know all (well most, anyway) successful people swear by them.

But for most of us complicated morning routines are just another way of ratcheting up stress on our already thumping hearts.

Still, there is value in anchoring your morning, so that you hit the day with a tiny sense of control, a calming pause before everything spins out of control.

Check out this week's Stuff column for five low-key ways to kick off your day.

OPINION: You know routines help when you’re feeling low; they can settle your angst, spark your creative juices and send you out into the world wearing the golden glow of productivity.

30/07/2025

With summer weddings on the horizon, it's 'save the date' season.

Those are the curtain-raiser to the real invites that let you know you've made the wedding list, and can start your advance planning.

But what happens if you don't want to go? How do you say no without hurting someone, looking like a wedding grinch or getting slandered behind your back?

This week's Stuff column takes a look.

How can you get out of a wedding without ruining your friendship with the happy couple?

22/07/2025

Over 50? Then high chances are you've been caught up in one of those "when will you retire and what will you do" conversations.

Ok, money comes in the top of the stress hit-list. But, beyond that, there's a bit to think about - especially how to get your head in the game for a significant life change.

This week's Stuff column offers up a psychological kick-starter to planning for it.

All the literature tells us to plan for retirement — with good reason.

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