When you choose life!
August 10, 2016
The day after I tried to commit suicide for the seventh time, I was in hospital and as I lay there, I thought to myself: ‘I tried to put an end to my life seven…
From the Mindful Moment Blog
Mental health insights and updates from the Vista Clinic team.
The two good men and a pedestrian
July 28, 2016
One day, there was a pedestrian walking on the side of the road minding his own business. He was listening to music on his phone and wore earphones. He was unaware of the reckless driver…
Happiness Helps
April 17, 2016
Over the years positive psychology has placed strong emphasis on how positive affect can improve health. This prompted Vista Clinic to develop the Happiness HELPS campaign as a means of improving positive affect in patients….
When plans fall to the way side
April 17, 2016
I am the first to admit I do not plan every step in my life; however I like to have a plan in terms of work and the future. When I was younger, like most…
Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder this time of year
April 17, 2016
For many suffering from depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder this time of year tends to be more challenging in terms health maintenance. There may be a few reasons for this: The year is starting to…
Think about it??
April 17, 2016
We are always on the run to the next moment, the next thing that needs to be done, but what are you doing right now??? We lose real moments when we chase those that only give us anxiety, when we chase a tomorrow that is not here yet.
Think about it??
April 17, 2016
We are always on the run to the next moment, the next thing that needs to be done, but what are you doing right now??? We lose real moments when we chase those that only give us anxiety, when we chase a tomorrow that is not here yet.
A great achievement
April 17, 2016
When I started riding bicycle in 2002, I would never dare to even think of letting go of the handle bars because as soon as either hand left the bar, I was guaranteed to fall. …
67min of feeling good……Happy Mandela day!
April 17, 2016
People may forget what you have said or even what you have done, but they will never forget how you made them feel! This has not rung any truer on any other day than what…
It is just a (not so) manic Monday!
April 17, 2016
Today is yet another Monday and what a difficult Monday it was!! I felt like I had no energy, like there is a mountain of fog in my brain that just does not want to…
Some inalienable truths
April 17, 2016
As we grow up we have to except some inalienable truths, and one of these truths we will never be able to escape is loss. Losing people in your life to death becomes more of…
Every bit helps
April 17, 2016
After yesterday’s post it was kindly pointed out to me by my office roommate (he who shall not be named) that I may be a little on the negative side. I am well aware of…