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Counselling Wellbeing and Connection

Guiding adult individuals to change patterns or outcomes, by offering counselling, coaching & training. Support Groups & Corporate options available.

I offer EASY ONLINE 60 &/or 90min sessions,
& limited OUTDOOR sessions completed in natural settings.

Register now if you are in the Huon Valley 💓

07/03/2026

03/03/2026

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BEING DIFFERENT IS YOUR SUPERPOWER

In a world that constantly whispers “fit in,” your uniqueness is the very thing that makes you powerful.

Being different isn’t something to hide or tone down. It’s the lens you see through, the depth you feel with, the way you notice what others miss. Especially if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person, an empath, or someone who has always felt a little “other” — your nervous system is not flawed… it’s finely tuned.

When you learn to understand yourself instead of fighting yourself, something shifts.
You stop apologising.
You stop shrinking.
You start honouring the gifts that come with your depth, your intuition, your compassion and your courage.

The world doesn’t need more copies.
It needs people brave enough to be themselves.

And that, beautiful human, might just be you.

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Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your brilliance with the world 🫶🏻🤩
Life Lessons by Boo

28/02/2026

YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM IS LISTENING

Your nervous system is regulated by far more than deep breathing and early bedtimes.
Play. Sleep. Touch. Nature. Sunlight. Laughter. Music. Movement. Nourishing food. Hydration.
All of these send gentle signals of safety to your body, often without you even noticing.

So do consistency and predictability. Boundaries. Healthy relationships. Feeling safe.
Even novelty and travel can help when they’re chosen with care rather than pressure.
And yes… stillness helps too. I’ll say it twice because our bodies usually need to hear it twice.

If things feel frazzled or heavy, it doesn’t mean you’re failing at self care.
It might simply mean your system is asking for something very human.
You don’t need to do all of these. Just one small, kind choice at a time is enough. 🌿

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27/02/2026

It is not selfish….

26/02/2026

📦✅ ‘BOUNDARIES’ DON’T NEED TO BE BIG TO BE POWERFUL 💪✅

Boundaries are often far simpler than we make them in our heads…..

They begin with 💡clarity:
⁉️What do I value?
🤨What do I need to stop doing?
😳 How will I honour that?

🩵Protecting your peace might mean limiting access without over-explaining.
🩷Protecting your time might mean saying no without guilt.
❤️Protecting your emotional safety might mean walking away from conversations that feel toxic.

You are not difficult for choosing distance over dysfunction.

You are not selfish for trusting your own judgement.

You are learning to live in alignment with who you truly are.

And that, my dear ones….is growth. 💓💗

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21/02/2026

SUNDAY SLOW DOWN

Sunday is the perfect day to offer yourself a little self care and permission to take it gently. Pause. Take a deep breath. Linger with your coffee or tea, or stay a little longer on that walk in nature.

⏰One extra minute really does matter⏳

Consider this your invitation to ease your pace. Your priorities will still get done eventually 😉 …..And when you reset expectations a notch or two lower, you give your nervous system a chance to settle before the week begins.

Tomorrow may be Monday, but there is no rule that says you have to hit the ground running. Let’s ease into this week and see if that creates more clarity, more steadiness, and maybe even a little less stress.

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20/02/2026

Trigger Warning ⚠️ Talk of SUICIDAL THOUGHTS in others and what those signs might look like that you aren’t aware of - many people hide this level of mental ill health because they don’t know an alternative. They don’t want to burden others. They appear normal. They mask it well…..

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Be careful with people who are suicidal.
Please….Let me explain.

1. They still show up. To work. To school. To family events. And then collapse when they’re finally alone.

2. They listen to everyone else’s problems, but feel like a burden for having their own.

3. Their laughter often sounds real, but it’s a shield that they’ve perfected over time.

4. They don’t always want to die—they just want the pain, the noise, the heaviness to stop.

5. They function well enough that people assume they’re fine, so no one looks closer.

6. They may give hope to others while quietly losing it themselves.

7. Their hardest moments happen in silence—late at night, in the shower, during the drive home, when the noise has died down.

8. They don’t always say “I’m suicidal.” Sometimes they say “I’m tired,” “I’m empty,” “I am beyond exhausted”, or worse - nothing at all.

9. They apologise for existing, for needing reassurance, for taking up space.

10. They survive the day for others—but don’t know how to live it for themselves.

So when we say
check on people,
don’t make it a slogan.

This is what YOU as a friend or family member can do:
🪑Sit with them (or call ☎️) and prepare to stay on the phone, or sit with them until you feel they have finally shared what was needed for them. Dig deeper.
🗣️ Ask twice (or ask them to go deeper, and explain more fully what is happening or what thoughts are reoccurring).
❓ Ask what supports do they have in place. What have they considered seeking and do they need help to access these supports from you❔
👂🏻 Listen without fixing.
🛋️ Stay longer than feels comfortable.

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Because they seem “strong,” “okay,” or “used to it”….
These people are often the ones fighting the hardest battles in silence. They don’t want to seem unable to cope, or feel shame that they are not operating at the premium level they’should’ be able to do. Or perhaps they are worried of the repercussions of being honest. Sometimes they think their problems aren’t as bad as what others are experiencing. None of that is true of course - but for reasons such as ‘family conditioning’, or the fact they they are the person everyone else turns to (either in a job, or family or community) they feel unable to be vulnerable. They carry the burden in silence.

🤐 And silence can be dangerous— it is connection and communication that saves lives. 💛

Suicidal thoughts can affect everyone and for lots of different and VERY valid reasons. None of these are shameful or less worthy of support. Caught early - there is a greater chance of recovery and living your best days ahead.

Some supports can be a quick fix, others needs loving kindness over longer periods.

❤️‍🩹There are tools you can use - reach out to me or to any health care professional to find out how to make it through another hour or day. You are needed in the world.
Tell your friends and family to do the same - vulnerability saves lives.
Please share the post far and wide. It is a message that needs to be seen and saved. We ALL know someone who is in this situation today. (Yes….TODAY) Be the person who isn’t afraid to have THAT conversation.
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Support is just a conversation away…..💗

19/02/2026

FIBROMYALGIA IS INVISIBLE…
BUT HER/THEIR STRENGTH IS NOT

She wakes each morning already tired. Her body aches. Her muscles burn. Her mind feels foggy. And still… she gets up. She gets dressed. She shows up to a world that cannot see what it costs her.

Living with fibromyalgia means carrying pain that doesn’t always have visible proof. She may “look fine”, but the exhaustion is real. The flare ups are real. The strength it takes just to stand, to work, to care, to make conversation, to engage, to show patience, to love… is real.

If this is you, my love, please know this.
You are NOT weak. You are not dramatic. You are navigating something incredibly hard with courage and determination that others may never see or acknowledge.
May you offer yourself the same gentleness you so freely give to others.

Note: This chronic illness does not just affect woman - but sadly we are the majority. The ‘she’ reference is not meant to cause offence. It is written from my personal experience, and in the hope that it inspires others to understand that they are seen.

18/02/2026

GLIMMERS: THE QUIET MOMENTS THAT STEADY YOU

Glimmers are the small, often ordinary moments that gently tell your nervous system you’re safe right now. They’re the opposite of triggers. Tiny sparks of calm, presence, appreciation, or ease that arrive without fanfare, yet still matter deeply.

😮‍💨A slow breath.
☀️ Warm sunlight on your face.
☺️A kind message.
🛀That unexpected “ahhhhhhhh” moment when your shoulders drop.

The more you notice glimmers, the more your brain learns to scan for what’s going right, even on the hard days. And that quiet noticing builds steadiness, one small moment at a time 💛❤️💚🧡🩷💙💜

You are safe ✨💖✨

✨What was a glimmer for you recently?
Did you have one today ? ⭐️

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15/02/2026

YOU DON’T HAVE TO CARRY THIS ALONE

This year has started heavy for so many people. Across the world, across lives that look very different on the surface, there’s a shared sense of strain being felt in bodies, hearts, and nervous systems. I’m not separate from that either — it’s had a visceral impact, and I’ve needed to lean on professional support from my peers too.

Asking for help is not weakness. It’s honesty. It’s recognising that strength was never meant to exist in isolation, and that pretending things are “fine” when they’re not only adds to the weight. There is real courage in naming when something is heavy.

You were never designed to hold every burden, have every answer, or endure quietly. Support isn’t a shortcut — it’s part of how healing, resilience, and growth actually happen. You deserve to be held too.

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13/02/2026

YOUR INNER VOICE IS A COPING TOOL TOO 🗣️USE IT ALONGSIDE HEALTHY HABITS 📣

Every healthy coping skill works even better when it’s paired with the words you say to yourself. “I’ll light a candle.” “I’ll take one breath.” “I’ll drink some water.” Small actions, supported by a kind inner voice, help your nervous system feel safer and more steady — especially on the tough days.

Healthy habits aren’t built through force or perfection. They’re built quietly, gently, and over time. One small choice, repeated with compassion, becomes confidence. This is how tiny moments turn into lasting, supportive habits 🌱

https://www.counsellingwellbeingandconnection.com.au/

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