An article about how the stoic philosophers of ancient Greece have influenced modern psychology and how we can benefit from learning about their ideas.
Category: Geelong Advertiser Articles
Chris Mackey’s articles appear regularly in the Geelong Advertiser newspaper in Geelong, Australia.
Healing Involves Self-Knowledge and Self-Inquiry
An article about the mental health benefits of engaging in philosophical inquiry about oneself, over and above taking pills to limit the impact of depression and anxiety.
Not Season for Suffering
An article about how Christmas doesn’t always represent the most joyous time of the year for some people.
Different Ways to Change
An article about the three different types of change and how we can best create long-lasting, meaningful change in our lives. The types of change are incremental, pendulum and paradigm… Read more »
Power of Second Chances
An article about a new book that has just been released about second chances in life and the inspiration that can come from learning about people’s stories of overcoming their… Read more »
Change, Accept, or Leave
An article about the three main coping alternatives when you find yourself stuck in a difficult situation such as a frustrating work environment.
It’s Not Always Psychosis
An article about how other life experiences, including synchronicity, can be confused with psychosis.
Helping to Take That Weight Off Your Mind
This article recently turned up in our office and is about a weight-loss program that Chris ran in 1986.
Fighting For Their Lives
An article quoting Chris on the benefits of the Lifeline service
Awareness Leads to More ADHD Testing
Sue was recently quoted in this article about the availability of ADHD Assessments, after a recent rise in the number of people seeking an ADHD assessment.