Welcome to AndreaFisher.com.au
Hello and welcome.
My name is Andrea Fisher and I am a qualified social worker, counsellor and trainer based in Shepparton, Victoria. On this website you will find information about my services and also find some informational resources and products that can help you with stress management and relaxation.
03.09
2010
I sometimes counsel people who are experiencing large amounts of stress in their lives, which feels overwhelming. They don’t know where to start to make change as it all feels too hard. Consequently, they just give up. Some people continue to do things the way they always have, even though they know it doesn’t work, in the hope that this time it may be different.
The key is to start small – finding just a tiny thing that we can address today. Recently I heard a great suggestion. As we get out of bed, or even as we wake up in the morning, we can make a commitment to find at least 20 things each day that we can be thankful for, right here where we are. So as I wake up, I may give thanks for the nice warm bed I have on a cold morning, for the lovely hot water as it streams down my back in the shower, for the smell of coffee, or the warming cup of tea, for the sun shining in the window or the rain we have been needing so badly for so long.
Get the idea? It is not hard to get to 10 before we even leave the house, and long before we reach 20, we feel a bit brighter and less stressed. It also helps lift a depressed mood and starts our focus on what it good in our lives, rather than all that is wrong.
Try it today – you may be surprised at the outcomes!
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19.02
2010
The challenges of everyday life can be stressful. When we feel stressed, the first thing we want is the quick fix, to make things better, and while relaxation isn’t always as simple as a quick fix, there IS one simple thing we can do.
We can start the relaxation process by breathing. “What’s that? “ I hear you say “Breathe? But I do that everyday, every minute, even when I am asleep! How can doing something I am already doing help me manage stress?”
Starting to become aware of our breathing helps us begin to be aware of the things we need to do to relax. If you are aware that you feel stressed, take a few moments away from the daily routine and watch and be aware of your breathing. Breathing naturally and gently can have a powerful, calming effect on your mind. As you breathe in, feel the tranquility and as you breathe out, let go of all your anxieties and worries. Relaxation can be a simple process-it does not have to be complicated at all, and this is a good place to start.
