Psychologist with too many projects
[this is a revised version of a post I wrote for my work] I started taking mental health as a topic seriously when I started working at Flinders. Yes, it was part of my training as a psychologist, but my career had kept me on the periphery of the topic for a long time, at … Continue reading A stepped approach to improving one’s mental health
One habit that I was successful in creating in 2022 was my morning walk. Inspired by my sister (an avid walker) and my growing sedentary lifestyle, I committed to trying to get out most mornings (starting around 6.30am) and do around 10,000 steps (the actual number of steps required for health and longevity benefits is … Continue reading The morning walk as a foundational activity
If you want to improve your physical health, part of what you do is engage in physical workouts. This might be weight training or running or playing sport or gardening or yoga. Basically something that tests and improves some domain of physical functioning: endurance, cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength, speed etc. Do it regularly and increase … Continue reading Mental Fitness Workouts
Dr Gareth Furber 