Potential Self in Mysterton | Occupational therapist

Potential Self

Locality: Mysterton

Phone: +61 7 4426 2303

Address: 4/257 Charters Towers Rd 4812 Mysterton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://potentialself.com.au

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23.01.2022 Be kind, You don't know how many times someone had to get up to their kids last night.

23.01.2022 From 10 to 20 sessions! Last night the LNP Federal Gov have doubled the Better Access sessions allowing 20 Medicare rebated sessions a year (instead of 10) to those eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan. Starting this Friday, 9th October. This is a huge announcement that psychologists have been fighting for, for years, allowing better access to mental health care and intensive support for everyone.

23.01.2022 If you have met me, you will know that my mind is a very busy one and ever moving. (Ok stop laughing we know thats an understatement!). One of the things I do do is be mindful of my environment. Everyone, regardless of how busy you are needs to take a moment to reset your brain, let it calm, so you can trash it with thoughts and business again. For me, I will do either 2 things. Fill my self up with the biggest breath of air and slowly let it out again, or I will visibly connect with natural surroundings, like looking at the trees and really seeing them, noticing their leaves and the roughness of the tree trunks. It is about resetting yourself to start again. It can take but a moment, but that breath can be an amazing way to give yourself a boost.

22.01.2022 On this day, I like to give my appreciation to my mum for all her love, kindness and guidence. Lets admit it, wouldn't have been easy! She has done it in her way, with the resources she had and has done the best she can to support me to be me in the best way she could. And she still does. I am blessed. I have different resources and skills to my mum. We are all unique. I am trying to do the best I can for my children with the resources I have. Can't say I will win any national awards or be on any billboards, but one thing she has taught me is that regardless of where you have come from or the resources of those who raised you, that you are in charge of your own destiny and are capable of doing and being who you want to be. I pass her gift to you, because to know this is life enspiring. Be all you can be.Be amazingly you.

22.01.2022 When you are in a tough spot and you do not know how you can move forward, just remember that in your past you have felt this way before. And if you think about it, you learnt ways to move forward and the things that concerned you then probably are not as big to you now as they were then. So now you know you have it in you to make it through, because you have shown that you have before. And aren’t you just amazing that you will learn new ways to make it through again. Go you!

21.01.2022 Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes. I am very blessed Happiest of birthdays to you!!!!!... You are so special to us. We are so blessed to have you. I hope your day is as amazing as you are!

21.01.2022 It is ok to have different opinions, and do things in different ways to those you care about but if you are in any relationship that makes you doubt yourself, and what you know to be true, it is NOT healthy for you. At its worst this is called Gaslighting. Gaslighting is when you are being manipulated by someone psychologically into doubting your own sanity. If this is happening to you, tell someone, and get help. Relationships are meant to fill our hearts with love and warmth, support and unity. If your head is unsure, check your tummy and your chest, they can also let you know

19.01.2022 Lead by example. If you want a happy balanced work place and or home, be a happy balanced leader. No one is perfect and owning and modelling when you’ve stuffed it, allows for honesty, cohesion and growth. Being positive and excited about new directions is contagious. Go with happy leadership, it’s the best! And guys, let your leaders know, they need good feedback too, to keep doing the good support. Whose shown you great leadership? And are you leading others in a happy way?

19.01.2022 Teenagers! Do you know that since Socrates there are writings noting this period as the most challenging of life! This is where our kids are growing and moving from the dependence of a small child to finding their way as an adult. And in this period, just listen and put in the guide posts to help them get through to the other end. Be reflective. So instead of telling them your thoughts and what you want. Ask them what their thoughts are to guide themselves. So, What time do y...ou think you will be back, so that you are good for work in the morning? Thats sounds frustrating, what do you think you should do? IF you need to give advice, do it in an example. When that happened to me, I ..., what are you going to do? It is about connection and guiding growth by letting go of some of your reins to support healthy decisions. And when the unhealthy decisions are there, it is about reflection and learning about what to do next time. Teens, it is about survival of the fittest (I’m talking parents here!). See more

17.01.2022 Hang out with those people who fill your bucket. You will always have a nicer day.

17.01.2022 Did you know that the average child laughs 300 to 500 times a day! The average adult laughs only 15 times per day. Obviously, we could use more laughter in this world, because no harm comes from too much laughing. People who laugh more often have been shown to have better health overall, and display a more upbeat, carefree mood. So go on, have a bit of a giggle. It can do wonders for you

17.01.2022 If you don't want to be excluded, don't exclude yourself.

16.01.2022 If it’s rainy outside let it always be sunny in your mind

16.01.2022 Sharing time with those you care about makes your day everything. That’s why we like sharing our day with you

15.01.2022 Is there something you have always wanted to do, (hobby or challenge), and haven’t done? Having a hobby reduces stress, fosters social connection and makes you more efficient at managing your time. Who knew right?! Doing something that’s fun, and your keen to do, can be really good for you! So go horse riding, grow a garden, do archery or whatever floats your boat, because hobbies can be great on so many levels.

14.01.2022 Medication- If your child was diagnosed with diabetes, would you let them have insulin? What about asthma? Under active Thyroid? Would you give them medication? One of the biggest issues for children with ADHD is that people assume that it is behavioural problem or that diet can change what is occurring for the child. Sure, ANY child will act out of their skin if you give them red cordial and packets of lollies etc, but if this was the answer to ‘curing’ ADHD, we would have d...one this yeeeeears ago. ADHD medication has been noted for around a 100years. It is not new. ADHD research has been around even longer and is ongoing. If herbs, glutton free foods and oils had evidence based research to support it, we would all be doing it for our kids. ADHD is neurological NOT behavioural. You only identify it through behaviours you can see. With ADHD the area of your brain that allows you to focus is not being switched on as it is under activated. Not eating flour, taking oil or punishing your child to meet expectations, will not stimulate the neurons and make that part of their brain work. Medication will. Ironically we find that it is the children who want to trial it. They tell us they want to focus but can’t. They have ongoing repercussions of not being able to do what others can so effortlessly. They become depressed, bullied, judged and they carry the stigma for life. That is cruel. When in their teens, unmedicated ADHD kids often look to self medicate the wrong way and lack the impulse control and decision making to avoid it. They simply want to switch their brain on. If you are worried about medication remember trialling it does not mean that you have to continue if it does not work for your child. But trialling medication does give you the opportunity to make a grounded decision on whether it works for your child, and they can give you feed back on how it works for them. It can be life changing. See more

14.01.2022 Humanity is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less. C.S.Lewis And it can start in such simple ways..

11.01.2022 Everyone perceives the same situation from a different perspective. So it gives to reason we all experience it differently too.

07.01.2022 Big or small we all need help sometimes, and knowing when you need it, and asking for it, is a step towards a new day

05.01.2022 It can be really helpful to have an outside perspective to help sort things when we get overwhelmed and a bit messy. This is what professionals help us do. Wind it all in, and gain perspective so we can take the next steps

05.01.2022 A home made fidget. Lots of fun to make. Lots of fun to play. See the post below for instructions how.

04.01.2022 What does leadership mean to you? My son has recently put his hand up to try out for a leadership role at school. It was very eye opening to ask him this question and hear his responses. Leadership,he said, is doing the best you can and showing other people how a grown up person behaves even if it’s hard to do sometimes. It means if you do something wrong than you help to make it right by saying sorry and showing what you should have done instead. Leadership is when other people see what your doing and walk away and think I should do the same. We all lead, every day. What do people take away from you?

04.01.2022 Everything ebbs and flows. Always. Remember this when times are tough because a new day will dawn and the sun will come out again. Then you can basque in the light.

03.01.2022 Every voice deserves to be heard. Big or small. Others voices and those from within. Listen to others. Hear your own heart. You do not have to agree with anyone. Just remember, the act of listening gives everyone the respect they deserve, and knowing someone cared enough to listen is a big thing. Listening, it’s and act of love laced with integrity that everyone can do

02.01.2022 Sometimes you just have to let things go. If you can, be assertive and talk it out with someone who can help you move forward and challenge your thinking. But in all honest, look at what you can learn, and embrace your new day with the life that you want to recieve out of it.

02.01.2022 Integrity. Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was just a few feet from the finish line, but became confused with the signage and stopped, thinking he had completed the race. A Spanish runner, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him and, realizing what was happening, started shouting at the Kenyan to continue running. Mutai didn't know Spanish and didn't understand. Realizing what was taking place, Fernandez pushed Mutai to victory. A journalist asked Ivan, "Why did you do that?" Ivan r...eplied, "My dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life where we push and help each other to win." The journalist insisted "But why did you let the Kenyan win?" Ivan replied, "I didn't let him win, he was going to win. The race was his." The journalist insisted, and again asked, "But you could have won!" Ivan looked at him and replied, "But what would be the merit of my victory? What would be the honor in that medal? What would my Mother think of that?" Values are passed on from generation to generation. What values are we teaching our children? Let us not teach our kids the wrong ways and means to WIN. Instead, let us pass on the beauty and humanity of a helping hand. Because honesty and ethics are WINNING!. See more

02.01.2022 Place your thoughts into action in the most loving way. Its world changing.

01.01.2022 Laugh at your mistakes, and you won’t repeat them.

01.01.2022 Ask your friends, family, and especially kids, "what does love mean?" And ask yourself. I can be so telling. Is it a bunch of flowers or Pop painting Nanas toesnails for her because her arthritus stops her from bending? Is it the way someone says your name differenty to others? Is it making someone a coffee when they are tired or giving them the best peice of chicken for dinner? Is it someone watching you play sport, ride a bike or turn up to all of the events. Sometimes we are so busy we do not see what love means or the acts of kindness people share to make you feel loved. And when we recognise that someone has mowed the lawn or cooked a meal to make life easier for you, instead of resenting not going out to be seen by others you do not know, feel cherished for being known by the ones who do.