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Stress

Surviving School at Home

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“I was at home with four children, homeschooling, a job I have never desired before. Suddenly I was faced with mum I need help, mum I'm hungry, mum I need this, mum I need that, and I'd be standing at the door going
enough already this is too hard.”

Finding ourselves in situations that are not of our choosing can be very stressful and overwhelming. Listen as Jo shares her struggles of home schooling during lockdown. How do you survive the extra challenges thrown at you without feeling like a failure?

Surviving Lockdown

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With all the mental health issues that are coming up for people at this time and that sort of low level depression that everyone I think is experiencing. There's such a sense of helplessness and frustration. We tried this last time, it doesn't seem to have worked. Is this going to work this time? Are you feeling a bit anxious or frustrated at the ongoing situation we find ourselves in? You’re not alone. Listen as we talk with Sue, who manages the spiritual care team for a hospital in Melbourne. Where do we find hope when there is so much uncertainty and separation from our loved ones?

Financial Stress

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Dealing with finances seems to be a topic that causes a lot of stress. The Covid pandemic has added even more uncertainty financially, even for people who were previously fairly confident and secure. Click here to listen as Jan, a financial counsellor who has been helping people find a way through financial stress for over 20 years, shares her insights.

3 Dollars in the Bank

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3 Dollars in the Bank Many people are doing it tough financially in the current climate. Financial stress can happen to anyone. Listen as Kerry shares her story of going from being married with a comfortable house and lifestyle to being a single mum with two young children and only 3 dollars in the bank. […]

Finding Balance Booklet

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Finding Balance Life as a stay-at-home mum of three little bears has me wanting to run away screaming some days. I would love to say that I have a perfectly balanced life, but I don’t. I will continue to make mistakes as I look for more of what is “just right” for me. Yet I […]

Setting Priorities Booklet

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Setting Priorities “It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. the question is: What are we busy about?” Henry David Thoreau Caught in a time trap with too much to do and too little time? Feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand different directions? Then this booklet is for you! It’s […]

Victim, Validated, Victorious Booklet

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Victim, Validated, Victorious It is truly awesome that you picked up this little book. Just thumbing through it indicates you’re looking for change. As you read, ask yourself, “What is God trying to tell me to be a happier, more fulfilled person?” Stoke up the faith handed you long ago! Faith is a powerful instrument […]

The Mystery Of You Booklet

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The Mystery Of You Using the popular board game CLUE as a template, author Melanie Wilson guides readers to a deeper understanding of their real selves. It’s when an individual considers where he’s been (rooms); what he’s done(weapons); and who people (witnesses) say he is – that a fuller grasp of identity can be acquired. […]

A Matter Of Time Booklet

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Matter of Time Sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Learn how one man found a way to take control of his life with an effective and efficient time management technique. Please enter your name and email address below so we can send you a password to download the booklet. […]

Managing Money Booklet

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Managing Your Money Are you struggling to manage your money? Feel like your finances are spinning out of control? Does the subject of money launch you into stress, shame, or even denial? If so, you are not alone. Written by someone who has struggled first-hand with financial failure, this booklet explores the emotional component of […]