Clair Sykes - NDIS Support Coordinator

11/11/2025

Grounding techniques can be a powerful way to steady yourself. They bring your attention back to the present moment, helping your body and mind calm down so you can think and respond, rather than react.

My latest blog explores what grounding is and when and how to use it. Head over to my website to read all about it!

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/11/07/grounding-techniques-for-stress-and-overwhelm/

07/11/2025

My latest blog is all about Grounding Techniques for Stress and Overwhelm. A popular grounding exercise that engages all your senses is the 5-4-3-2-1 Method.

This simple exercise helps redirect your attention from internal worries to external reality.

Head over to my website to read more about grounding and the techniques to bring your attention back to the present moment, helping your body and mind calm down so you can think and respond, rather than react.

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/11/07/grounding-techniques-for-stress-and-overwhelm/

07/11/2025

When life feels like it’s spinning out of control, it can be hard to catch your breath — let alone think clearly. Whether it’s stress from work, relationship challenges, financial pressure, or unexpected change, overwhelm can make even simple tasks feel impossible. In those moments, grounding techniques can be a powerful way to steady yourself. They bring your attention back to the present moment, helping your body and mind calm down so you can think and respond, rather than react....

When life feels like it’s spinning out of control, it can be hard to catch your breath — let alone think clearly. Whether it’s stress from work, relationship challenges, financial pressure, or unex…

17/10/2025

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I should be over this by now,” or “Why can’t I just handle things better?”—you’re not alone. Many people go to counselling hoping to “fix” themselves or become a “better version” of who they are. But one of the most powerful lessons that often emerges in therapy is that healing doesn’t come from self-criticism or pushing harder....

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I should be over this by now,” or “Why can’t I just handle things better?”—you’re not alone. Many people go to counselling hoping to “fix” themselves or bec…

18/09/2025

Emotional intelligence is a critical skill that influences every area of our lives—from our relationships to our career success and mental health.

Self regulation is one component of Emotional intelligence and it can be developed and strengthened over time.

Read my latest blog on my website for more understanding on Emotional intelligence and and why is it so important.

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/09/01/what-is-emotional-intelligence-and-why-does-it-matter/

02/09/2025

My latest blog explores Emotional Intelligence and why it matters. Emotional intelligence is a critical skill that influences every area of our lives—from our relationships to our career success and mental health.
Head over to my website to read more about understanding Emotional Intelligence and how you can develop it.
https://walkedtalk.com.au/2025/09/01/what-is-emotional-intelligence-and-why-does-it-matter/

01/09/2025

In our fast-paced, ever-connected world, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important skills we can develop—Emotional Intelligence (EQ). While intellectual ability (IQ) has long been considered the gold standard for success, research shows that emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in how we navigate our relationships, manage stress, make decisions, and ultimately thrive in life. But what exactly is emotional intelligence, and why is it so important?...

In our fast-paced, ever-connected world, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important skills we can develop—Emotional Intelligence (EQ). While intellectual ability (IQ) has long been considered …

03/08/2025

In a world that often celebrates self-reliance and "pushing through," admitting you're struggling can feel like admitting defeat. But the truth is, asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness — it's one of the bravest and healthiest things you can do. In Australia, where mateship and resilience are cultural cornerstones, many still find it hard to say, “I need support.” Yet, doing so could be the very thing that saves your mental health — and in some cases, your life....

In a world that often celebrates self-reliance and “pushing through,” admitting you’re struggling can feel like admitting defeat. But the truth is, asking for help isn’t a sign of…