Being Well Psychology

Being Well Psychology Being Well specializes in mental health offering clinical, corporate and sports psychology services.

Many people think of values as goals to achieve, but they're something different. Goals can be reached. Values are direc...
29/07/2026

Many people think of values as goals to achieve, but they're something different. Goals can be reached. Values are directions we choose to keep moving toward.

For example, you may never finish being a compassionate person, a curious learner, a loving parent, or an honest friend. These aren't destinations. They're ways of living that continue to shape your choices every day.

During difficult seasons, it's easy to lose sight of these guiding principles. Stress, anxiety, grief, or self-doubt can become so loud that they drown out the quiet voice of what truly matters to us. The encouraging news is that our values don't disappear when life becomes challenging. They remain there, waiting to guide us when we're ready to reconnect with them.

The smallest step taken in the direction of your values can be more meaningful than a giant leap driven by fear or pressure.

When we're facing a difficult season, it's easy to believe that our struggles tell the whole story. But Narrative Therap...
27/07/2026

When we're facing a difficult season, it's easy to believe that our struggles tell the whole story. But Narrative Therapy invites us to look a little closer.

There are often moments (sometimes so small we hardly notice them) when the problem doesn't have the final say. A conversation that made us smile. A difficult day that we still got through. A decision that reflected our values rather than our fears. These moments matter. Not because they erase what we're going through, but because they reveal something important about us. They remind us of our strengths, the people who support us, the values we hold, and the kind of person we are striving to become.

Our identity isn't built only from our hardest days. It's also shaped by our courage, compassion, persistence, humour, hope, and the countless choices we make along the way.

Take a few quiet moments with today's reflection exercise. You may discover that the story you've been overlooking is just as important as the one that's been demanding your attention.

Have you ever noticed how quickly we use the words *"I am..."* to describe ourselves?"I'm anxious.""I'm not good enough....
23/07/2026

Have you ever noticed how quickly we use the words *"I am..."* to describe ourselves?
"I'm anxious."
"I'm not good enough."
"I'm a failure."

Over time, these descriptions can begin to feel like permanent parts of our identity, even though they often describe experiences rather than who we are.

One of the goals of Narrative Therapy is to help us become more curious than critical. Instead of asking, "What's wrong with me?", we begin asking different kinds of questions. Questions that create space for understanding, self-compassion, and change.

This week's exercise invites you to do exactly that.

You don't need to have all the answers. You don't need to "fix" anything today. Simply approaching your struggle with curiosity rather than judgment can be a powerful first step.

Take your time with the exercise. You may find that, by changing the way you relate to the problem, you also begin to change the way you relate to yourself.

Join us for the incredible event and catch BWP Founder, Iani de K**k, on 12.09.2026 at the Hilltop for an informative ta...
22/07/2026

Join us for the incredible event and catch BWP Founder, Iani de K**k, on 12.09.2026 at the Hilltop for an informative talk on How To Talk To Someone Who Is Suicidal.

You never know when you might need to know what to say to someone you love that is struggling. Empower yourself to be the change you want to see in the world.

Our minds naturally look for patterns.When we're struggling, it's easy to focus on the moments that seem to confirm our ...
21/07/2026

Our minds naturally look for patterns.

When we're struggling, it's easy to focus on the moments that seem to confirm our fears or reinforce the story we've been telling ourselves. We may overlook the quiet moments that don't fit that narrative, like the times we were brave despite our fear, kind despite our hurt, or resilient despite our circumstances.

Narrative Therapy encourages us to pay attention to these moments, not because they erase our struggles, but because they remind us that our lives are always more complex than a single story.

Sometimes growth begins by noticing the small moments we've been overlooking. Those moments may not seem significant at first, but they can reveal strengths, values, and hopes that have been there all along.

The stories we tell ourselves are powerful.They shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and even what we be...
15/07/2026

The stories we tell ourselves are powerful.

They shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and even what we believe we're capable of. Often, these stories begin long before we're aware of them, formed through our experiences, relationships, successes, disappointments, and the messages we've received throughout our lives.

Sometimes those stories help us grow. Other times, they can become limiting, convincing us that one difficult experience defines who we are.

Narrative Therapy encourages us to pause and become curious.

Instead of asking, *"Is this story true?"* we might ask:
*Where did this story come from?*
*Does it tell the whole story?*
*Are there moments in my life that suggest something different?*

Curiosity isn't about denying painful experiences, it’s about recognising that no single chapter can capture the richness and complexity of an entire life.

Have you ever noticed how easily we turn experiences into identities?We often describe ourselves using the very challeng...
13/07/2026

Have you ever noticed how easily we turn experiences into identities?

We often describe ourselves using the very challenges we're trying to overcome. Over time, these descriptions can become so familiar that we stop questioning them.

One of the goals of Narrative Therapy is to help us become curious about the stories we've come to believe about ourselves. Rather than accepting every thought or label as fact, we can begin to ask where those stories came from, how they've shaped us, and whether they tell the whole story.

This doesn't mean ignoring pain or pretending difficulties don't exist. Instead, it creates space for a kinder, more compassionate understanding of ourselves, one that makes room for both our struggles and our strengths.

Have you ever caught yourself using a label to describe who you are, when it might actually describe something you've been experiencing?

Every one of us has a story.Some chapters are filled with joy, love, and resilience. Others hold pain, loss, self-doubt,...
08/07/2026

Every one of us has a story.

Some chapters are filled with joy, love, and resilience. Others hold pain, loss, self-doubt, or experiences that have shaped how we see ourselves and the world around us.

But what if your story isn't finished?

This month, we'll be exploring Narrative Therapy: an approach to therapy that helps people see that they are more than the problems they face. Rather than asking, "What's wrong with me?", Narrative Therapy invites us to ask, "What story have I been living and is there another way to tell it?"

Throughout the month, we'll explore:
What Narrative Therapy is
How the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives
Practical ways to begin rewriting unhelpful narratives
How separating yourself from your problems can create space for growth and healing

Your past is part of your story, but it doesn't have to write your future.

We hope you'll join us this month as we explore the power of story, meaning, and the possibility of new chapters.

Let’s get personal. Join us and NamBiker and Psychological Association of Namibia in September for su***de awareness mon...
02/07/2026

Let’s get personal. Join us and NamBiker and Psychological Association of Namibia in September for su***de awareness month and get your T-shirt in support!

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