Most students occasionally have thoughts that are unpleasant, worrisome or critical. These thoughts, of course, make us feel bad. When such thoughts occur, despite knowing that they are not helpful, we may feel powerless to control them. There is a…
Should you be cutting back on social media time?
Almost all Canadians who are online use at least one social media network and those of University age are the most likely age group to use several platforms, and to use them frequently. Facebook, Instagram, and…
It’s November, and that can be a rough time at University! It’s time to be kind to yourself.
It’s November. Are you stressed? I’m not surprised. So are many of your fellow students. You may have been wondering “Is something wrong with me? I’m supposed to be happy at University, but I’m so overwhelmed and stressed. Everyone else…
It’s okay to talk to yourself, but, please, watch what you say.
We all talk to ourselves, sometimes out loud, most often in our heads, and that’s perfectly natural. In fact, self-talk can help us to understand and organize our experiences, to plan, to learn, to think through problems to find a…
You need to plan for the planning fallacy!
We’re at the beginning of a new University year. Fresh start. You’ve got your course outlines; you (hopefully) have looked at tests, assignments and other due dates. This time, you plan on staying on top of things. Good for you!…
It’s not always easy
Hello and welcome to my new blog: It’s Not Always Easy. I’m Dr. Rhonda Gilby. For over 30 years, I’ve been a clinical psychologist, working with people who are struggling to cope with various difficulties in their lives. Also, for…