Secret drinking… … can be as ‘small’ as: 👉 Sneaking an extra cheeky glass without your partner knowing 👉 Drinking a glass or 2 before a party and denying it 👉 Hiding your glass (in the pantry? Behind the toaster?) and it can turn into: 👉 Hiding a bottle (under the sink? in a drawer?) […]
https://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Secret-drinking-.jpg10801080Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coachhttps://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Counsellor-Coach-3-300x169.pngIsabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coach2024-01-08 10:12:382024-01-08 10:13:05What is ‘secret drinking’ and why is it important to know?
Everybody’s starter kit is different, but this is the one that I recommend to clients seeking to drink less: 1. Read This Naked Mind (@thisnakedmind) by Annie Grace 2. Listen to Making Informed Choices: The Truth About Alcohol and Stress (Ep. 2 of De-Stress for Success Podcast) 3. Listen to Jolene Park (@jolene__park) on Nourishing […]
Less than a week! You may be eyeing off the 2023 finishing line and thinking “I’ve got to cut back the booze!”. For those of you who have been finalising endless deadlines and pushing through never-ending work events, this thought is more common than you think, and for good reason. Alcohol use can dramatically increase this […]
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Our day-to-day lives seem to be increasingly plagued by stress and sleep deprivation. Endless lists, spinning many plates…. I don’t know about you, but switching off in the evening is often hard and can require a strategic approach. In my recent De-Stress for Success podcast episode, Professor Michael Gradisar, an acclaimed sleep expert and clinical […]
https://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Prof-Gradisar.jpg10801080Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coachhttps://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Counsellor-Coach-3-300x169.pngIsabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coach2023-10-21 06:19:242023-10-21 06:39:05Finding Sleep in the Face of Stress: Expert Advice from Professor Michael Gradisar
Imagine having a compass, a North Star, guiding you through life, providing a profound sense of contentment and satisfaction. In my most recent podcast episode, of De-Stress for Success, “What is Your Meaning or Something Larger in Life and Why is This Important to Know?” I delve into the intrinsic link between our life’s purpose and […]
https://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/qtq80-HqF8Ni.jpeg14402164Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coachhttps://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Counsellor-Coach-3-300x169.pngIsabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coach2023-10-06 05:43:222023-10-06 05:43:34What is Your “Meaning” or “Something Larger” in Life and Why is This Important to Know?
My most recent episode of De-Stress for Success is all about difficult people. You know the ones! Those people in your life that press your buttons, make you feel like you are the problem, that leave you ruminating over what was said and wondering why you feel so awful. Who better to help us learn […]
In a recent De-Stress for Success podcast episode (episode 5), globally recognised neuroscientist, Professor Selena Bartlett, joined me for a profound conversation about our relationship with mobile technology. The topic is of great importance in this tech-saturated era, especially when considering the influence these devices have on our brain health, stress levels and interpersonal relationships. […]
https://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Phone.jpg10801080Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coachhttps://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Counsellor-Coach-3-300x169.pngIsabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coach2023-09-19 14:02:392023-09-19 14:02:39A Call to Action: Combatting the Phone Addiction Crisis Among Adults and Children with Professor Selena Bartlett
Do you struggle with a relentless inner critic that often dictates your actions and feelings? You are not alone. Many of us grapple with negative self-talk, often without realizing its profound impact on our lives. The good news is, we can harness the power of positive self-talk to rewrite our inner dialogue and transform our […]
The hustle and bustle of everyday life often leave us gasping for breath, both metaphorically and literally. My latest De-Stress for Success podcast episode with Danni Carr, a trauma-informed sobriety coach and certified meditation and breathwork teacher, brings light to the transformative power of breathwork and yoga nidra as stress management techniques. These practices have […]
Alcohol is often seen as a stress reliever, a soothing elixir to wash away the pressures of the day. But how accurate is this belief? In my latest podcast episode of De-Stress For Success, we delve into the complex, and often paradoxical, relationship between alcohol and stress. We begin by exploring the physiological effects of […]
https://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/De-Stress-Web.jpg7881100Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coachhttps://isabellaferguson.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Counsellor-Coach-3-300x169.pngIsabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coach2023-08-28 09:32:492023-08-28 09:32:49Making Informed Choices: The Truth About Alcohol and Stress
What is ‘secret drinking’ and why is it important to know?
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachSecret drinking… … can be as ‘small’ as: 👉 Sneaking an extra cheeky glass without your partner knowing 👉 Drinking a glass or 2 before a party and denying it 👉 Hiding your glass (in the pantry? Behind the toaster?) and it can turn into: 👉 Hiding a bottle (under the sink? in a drawer?) […]
Booze-Free Starter Kit!
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachEverybody’s starter kit is different, but this is the one that I recommend to clients seeking to drink less: 1. Read This Naked Mind (@thisnakedmind) by Annie Grace 2. Listen to Making Informed Choices: The Truth About Alcohol and Stress (Ep. 2 of De-Stress for Success Podcast) 3. Listen to Jolene Park (@jolene__park) on Nourishing […]
Christmas Special – Navigating Christmas Day with Less Angst Around Alcohol
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachLess than a week! You may be eyeing off the 2023 finishing line and thinking “I’ve got to cut back the booze!”. For those of you who have been finalising endless deadlines and pushing through never-ending work events, this thought is more common than you think, and for good reason. Alcohol use can dramatically increase this […]
Finding Sleep in the Face of Stress: Expert Advice from Professor Michael Gradisar
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachOur day-to-day lives seem to be increasingly plagued by stress and sleep deprivation. Endless lists, spinning many plates…. I don’t know about you, but switching off in the evening is often hard and can require a strategic approach. In my recent De-Stress for Success podcast episode, Professor Michael Gradisar, an acclaimed sleep expert and clinical […]
What is Your “Meaning” or “Something Larger” in Life and Why is This Important to Know?
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachImagine having a compass, a North Star, guiding you through life, providing a profound sense of contentment and satisfaction. In my most recent podcast episode, of De-Stress for Success, “What is Your Meaning or Something Larger in Life and Why is This Important to Know?” I delve into the intrinsic link between our life’s purpose and […]
Managing Difficult People: Practical Strategies with Dr. Rebecca Ray
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachMy most recent episode of De-Stress for Success is all about difficult people. You know the ones! Those people in your life that press your buttons, make you feel like you are the problem, that leave you ruminating over what was said and wondering why you feel so awful. Who better to help us learn […]
A Call to Action: Combatting the Phone Addiction Crisis Among Adults and Children with Professor Selena Bartlett
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachIn a recent De-Stress for Success podcast episode (episode 5), globally recognised neuroscientist, Professor Selena Bartlett, joined me for a profound conversation about our relationship with mobile technology. The topic is of great importance in this tech-saturated era, especially when considering the influence these devices have on our brain health, stress levels and interpersonal relationships. […]
Stress Less by Silencing Your Inner Critic: Tools for Positive Self-Talk
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachDo you struggle with a relentless inner critic that often dictates your actions and feelings? You are not alone. Many of us grapple with negative self-talk, often without realizing its profound impact on our lives. The good news is, we can harness the power of positive self-talk to rewrite our inner dialogue and transform our […]
The Power of Breathwork and Yoga Nidra in Restoring Balance: Practical Breathwork Strategies with Danni Carr
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachThe hustle and bustle of everyday life often leave us gasping for breath, both metaphorically and literally. My latest De-Stress for Success podcast episode with Danni Carr, a trauma-informed sobriety coach and certified meditation and breathwork teacher, brings light to the transformative power of breathwork and yoga nidra as stress management techniques. These practices have […]
Making Informed Choices: The Truth About Alcohol and Stress
/in Blog /by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & CoachAlcohol is often seen as a stress reliever, a soothing elixir to wash away the pressures of the day. But how accurate is this belief? In my latest podcast episode of De-Stress For Success, we delve into the complex, and often paradoxical, relationship between alcohol and stress. We begin by exploring the physiological effects of […]