New Chapter Counselling

02/11/2018

Sometimes it’s hard to find the motivation, strength and self trust to change a situation, but with help from the right people anything is possible.

24/08/2018

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27/06/2018

Keep on keeping on, never let go, never give up. You will feel tired and hopeless, some days will make you want to hide under a rock, but there is always hope, always a chance that the next step will be the first of many on the path to where you want to go.

19/06/2018

Self care is essential, if you always “take the high road” or “be the better person” you could land up in a state of emotional burn out. Be aware of those who constantly take your kindness for granted.

03/06/2018

Breathe people, you are enough, never set yourself on fire to keep somebody else warm.

23/05/2018

Interesting read, although not a new theory regarding modern parenting. I find the use of the phrase “work ethic“ interesting. Normally associated with adult employees it is applicable to children too. At a recent school meeting I attended, parents were asked “does your child under perform in a subject because they truly struggle with the work or are they just not putting in the necessary effort, in other words is their work ethic a problem?

Work ethic is similar to a muscle. It can be strengthened with proper training, or weakened with misuse. The good news is that you can improve your child’s work ethic. Here's how: