Written by Michelle Robinson Have you ever felt discouraged because a series of misfortunes followed one after the other? Sometimes, when our efforts feel pointless, it can be tempting to give up on our dreams. We lose the will to stay in the driver’s seat of our life. Can you relate to this? At times,…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to Life Chat. I hope that May is unfolding into a very positive month for you. I was counselling a client via Zoom this week, and her insights got me thinking about the importance of expressing ourselves. This is a theme that has come up time and again when I…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to Life Chat. The theme of ‘Freedom’ this month strikes a chord of resonance within me. My own experiences have shown that a person can feel trapped in life, even when living in a freedom-loving country like Australia. When love is offered to us only on the condition we please…
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Written by Michelle Robinson – Bach. Counselling. Dip. Clinical Hypnotherapy It’s interesting that the theme this month revolves around the notion of a ‘green thumb’. When it comes to the wellbeing of plants that are gifted to my care, my friend Jewel says I should offer them a funeral immediately and save them the suffering.…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to February’s Life-Chat. This month I’m diving into the subject of soulmates. I’ve heard many people express a desire to meet their soulmate, hoping a relationship with this special person will bring lasting happiness. I know others who believe their current partner is their soulmate, because they share a bond…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to Life-Chat in 2023. I hope this year brings you joy, love, and your highest level of wellbeing. It was while pondering thoughts about my own wellbeing that I had a light-bulb moment. I realized how easy it is to slip into unhelpful language when we are trying to change…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to our Life-Chat this month. I was happy to learn that the theme for December is ‘Giving’ because a friend recently gave me something very precious. It is gift that will last me for the remainder of my life and will never lose its preciousness. As you can imagine, this…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to November’s Life-Chat. This month I am exploring the energy of colour and whether, like me, you are an ‘emotional dresser.’ An emotional dresser chooses their clothing according to how they feel each day. Let’s begin with a question. Bring to mind the drawer or shelf that stores your underpants.…
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Written by Michelle Robinson When considering what to write about in this column, I often find myself drawn to a personal experience that I hope has relevance to a wider audience. This month is no exception. I’m discussing the importance of joy, or more specifically, the importance of creating joyful moments that enrich our lives.…
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