Mandy Kloppers – Psychologist (CBT) – Global Online Therapy
Stress can often seem to be a normal part of everyday life. Of course, it is very common, and we all know what it feels like. But if you feel that you are suffering from an excess of stress, it might actually be that you are not quite managing to deal with it in a healthy and appropriate manner. To …
Following Bella Hadid’s candid Instagram post sharing her recent battle with ‘burnout and breakdowns’, there has been a 203% spike in searches for burnout overnight, according to google trends. Burnout is a state of feeling emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted, as a result of excessive and prolonged stress caused by over-working. It is our body’s way of signalling there is …
Stress. It happens to all of us, and it can certainly put a significant strain on the state of our mental health. It’s described as our body’s response to danger or threat, but sometimes you might not even realize what you are worried about. In this article, we’ll talk about six products that can help you ease and manage your …
Over half of the American population admits to being stressed out on a daily basis. From work and finances to family and other obligations, life can feel overwhelming. Do you know someone who could benefit from a little stress relief? A gift card or gesture can work wonders for helping a loved one relax and regroup. . When your …
If you’re anything like me, and many others for that matter, you tend to overthink. It’s amazing just how much time we spend ‘up in our heads’ rather than living our lives mindfully. Have you ever driven to work and then wondered how you got there? if that’s the case – it’s because you were lost in your thoughts. It’s …
Intimacy is what binds relationships together. There are a lot of things that attract people to each other. It could be sense of humor. People love to smile. It could be aesthetics. People say that’s petty, but it’s undeniable when it comes to attraction. You have to like what you see, what you hear, how you feel. Whether attracted to …
For the past few days I was feeling bothered. It was one of those annoying experiences because I couldn’t quite put my finger on exactly why I was feeling bothered. Yet, this persistent nagging feeling wouldn’t leave me alone. Has that ever happened to you? Thankfully today, the bothered feeling has lifted. I love having a blog because it’s an …
One way of the many ways that we increase our anxiety is when we catastrophise. When we catastrophise we make a mountain out of a molehill. It is one of the most common errors in thinking. Perhaps our boss is a bit off with us and we start wondering if we have done something wrong, which then leads to a …
There’s constant pressure to perform and achieve. In our quest to excel we can often lose sight of what is important and go ‘off the rails. In our efforts to prove ourselves, we work longer hours, we take on more work load and we don’t say “No” often enough. The thing is, I have seen people give their all for …
Hey, I know life can be shit at times. I’ve been there and I know what it feels like. It’s as if everyone and everything is against you. If there is a God, he is up there having a laugh. That’s what I imagine when life gets on top of me. The trick is to always remind yourself that the …