It's easy to drift through life on autopilot.Until you find yourself unable to make a water crossing.Three ways you can interrupt autopilot to connect with yourself.1. Ask yourself. What do I need?2. Make room for quiet.3. Practice Awar

An active self-compassionate Christmas reflection

Dec 22nd, 2023 14m 51s

Using a keystone activity as a reflection anchor.- Choose an activity that has meaning to you. It may be something that has uncomfortable associations, it may reflect an underlying value. It may be celebratory.- Choose an accompanying affirma

How to find Space, Time And Direction For Inner Wisdom

Dec 6th, 2023 23m 30s

Hello, and welcome to the edition of Creating Connection where we talk about how wonderful women can start to embrace their inner wisdom. First, wisdom isn't a construct with one definition and one theory. In the world of psychological investi

How to Declutter Your Christmas Expectations

Nov 20th, 2023 10m 21s

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to create a "perfect" Christmas? Discover how to simplify expectations, reduce stress, and embrace an awesome holiday season with these 6 powerful steps.1. Awareness.Take 10-20 minutes and connect with

Put some pep in your step with the WIA Bingo Card

Oct 4th, 2023 17m 28s

Walking is a great way to brighten up your day and improve your mental health.The key to creating a walking habit is to find ways to enjoy the process.The Walking is Awesome bingo card includes a variety of different tasks to help you

The power of a clarity bubble in creating a walking habit.

Sep 24th, 2023 9m 59s

Mental barriers to leaving the house. 0:00Do you struggle with anxiety and avoidance, feeling overwhelmed by the thought of leaving the house?Recognizing and managing inner dialogue. 1:18Reflecting on inner dialogue and thoughts,

For Therapists - Making Networking less Scary

Aug 1st, 2023 38m 26s

In this one off podcast I highlight over 20 dos and don'ts of networking. It can be scary stepping into your first networking event, this podcast gives you some tips and strategies to help smooth out the process and understand why networking is

How far should you walk?

Jul 29th, 2023 9m 56s

Walking is Awesome waitlisted - https://bit.ly/3PpsSCg. Walking is Awesome Facebook group - https://m.facebook.com/groups/239630682328595/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-ros

Why blocking out time for yourself may not work

Jul 22nd, 2023 9m 55s

Creating healthy habits relies on flexibility, not rigid planning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-ross-psychologist/message

Why chasing health goals is so difficult.

Jul 15th, 2023 10m

Have you been told you should walk? Maybe that’s what’s getting in the way. In this episode What is getting in the way of you walking? 0:02What can be getting in the way of you walking is how you are talking to yourself about it, such as

Walking and Belonging

Jun 29th, 2023 12m 29s

In this episode, Kim Ross, Psychologist from Positive Young Minds, takes you through three ways you can make micro-connections, and talk a bit more about the power of walking.Three ways to make a micro-connection1. internally2. non-verbal3

How to challenge anxiety using walking.

Jun 23rd, 2023 7m 35s

In this episode, we're going to look at a little bit about managing your emotions, having a play with your emotions while you are walking. Walking is a wonderful time to tap in with the current moment. All right, so the other day I have this no

Stop telling people to 'Put your oxygen mask on first'.

Jun 14th, 2023 15m 38s

Put your own oxygen mask on first.Seemingly innocuous, a reminder to engage in self-care, which I'm totally all about.However,When you're struggling in life and doing your best and nothing seems to be helping this is not a helpful statement.

From walking is boring to walking is awesome

Jun 7th, 2023 10m 10s

Walking doesn't have to be a chore. Yes, it's 'good for you', and often suggested as a exercise to improve mental and physical health, and it's benefits are supported by research, especially in conjunction with medication and/or therapy.But

Creating Connection through Speed Networking

May 18th, 2023 16m 17s

Speed networking can sound scary. It's loud and quick and not for the fient hearted. To help you create connections that matter, here are some strategies to stand out and not get lost in the crowd. Here are a couple of quick take aways.1. Ch

Fierce Self-Care for Therapists (an episode for mental health practitioners)

Apr 27th, 2023 25m 10s

What is fierce self-care for therapists? Fierce self-care is committed, passionate, bold and dynamic.The process of taking charge of your mental and physical health is not set and forget. It matters, because you matter. Your feelings, you

Work-life boundary. The transition space where work ends and home begins.

Mar 23rd, 2023 7m 48s

Transitions - The space that exists between work and personal life is a fluid space. This no mans land is valuable territory, where close attention can clarify what really matters to you, and what just isn't working at home and/or work. This

Paying attention is the key to the change you want to happen

Mar 17th, 2023 18m 23s

Learning how to pay attention to your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a mindful way is the key to all the changes you wish to make.Many of us engage in activities that take us away from paying attention or noticing.Things like binge wat

Three ways to regain your parenting confidence.

Mar 7th, 2023 18m 13s

Three ways to regain your parenting confidence. It's easy to lose your confidence as a parent, starting with preparing to become pregnant. There are so many stages where it's easy to lose confidence. preparing to be pregnantbeing pregn

Anxiety, depression, bullying and belonging: why I became a micro business owner

Feb 7th, 2023 14m 50s

Anxiety, depression, bullying and belonging: why I became a micro business owner. Being a child with anxiety and depression is difficult, as is parenting a child with anxiety and depression.Early intervention and teaching positive psycholog

Trailer

About the Creating Connection Podcast

Jan 25th, 2023 1m 39s

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Why is it so hard to change my habits?

Jan 25th, 2023 19m 9s

Why is it so hard to change my habits?One of the main reasons it's so hard to change your habits is the amount of myths circulating about habit change. The five myths this video busts about habit change are: 1. It takes 21 days to make

MOVE- how to get off your chair and out the door

Jan 5th, 2023 9m 39s

The link between movement and mental health is irrefutable. But even with the best intention and highest motivation it can be difficult to create a movement habit.In this episode I talk you through something if the things that might be goi

Bonus

PODCAST IN MY POCKET

Nov 12th, 2021 6m 29s

A quick podcast my pocket. The loneliness loop and , the human need to belong --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-ross-psychologist/message

7 reasons why you MUST set work boundaries

Jun 2nd, 2021 25m 58s

In this podcast episode I promised to list the 7 benefits of setting boundaries. So here they are:BENEFITS1. Protects you against fluctuations in your energy, time, health and general life circumstances2. Helps prevent misunderstandings by