The holiday season is upon us, and for many people this means fun, sun and a full social schedule. For other people, though, the season fills them with dread. — Forget what Hallmark cards and advertisements tell you; not everyone…

By Tania O’Neill McGowan, O’Neill Kinesiology College Managing Director In days gone by, we were expected to choose our careers while still in school, and then you stuck with that job for the rest of your days. Those days are…

We all have strategies to cope with stress. Some are conscious efforts while others are ones we engage in subconsciously.   How do you deal with stress? Going for a walk? Watching TV? Talking it over with someone? Or wallowing…

Today is R U OK? Day. I want to tell my story in the hope that it will help you break out of the stress and depression cycle. Unless you’re remarkably lucky, running your own business is stressful. Although I…

It’s so common that it’s actually become a cliché: mums put themselves last. Even though Western society is far more equal than it used to be, some things haven’t changed that much. The statistics speak volumes. Women spend nearly twice…

Congratulations on your decision to return to study. This will be an amazing and rewarding road ahead. However, there may be a few challenges to face if you haven’t been in school for years, you’re returning to study after raising…

You have a looming deadline. You hate your job. You’re fighting with your spouse. These are all obviously stressful events that will leave you feeling less than stellar. Did you know even happy occurrences can also cause stress? A new…

Stress is a word that has been bandied around a lot lately. You ask someone how they are and often the answer is “I’m so stressed out” or “I’m so busy”. But are we really that stressed or are we…

It’s not easy juggling a career and family life, especially if you’re reconsidering your choice of career. Tania McGowan, Director of O’Neill Kinesiology College, said it no longer surprises her how many people – especially women – start a family…