Excel Psychology

Tired but Wired: Why You Can't Wind Down Even When You're Exhausted

You finally sit down at the end of a long day, ready to rest — but your body’s buzzing, your mind’s racing, and sleep feels impossible. Despite being completely worn out, you can’t relax. If this feels familiar, you might be caught in a “tired but wired” cycle — and it’s more common than you think.

Why You Might Feel Stuck — And What Psychology Says Can Help

There are times in life when it feels like nothing we do makes a difference. After facing repeated setbacks or difficult circumstances, it’s natural to feel discouraged and lose the motivation to keep trying. However, for people who experience persistent adverse events, this can lead to a belief that our efforts won’t change the outcome, even when opportunities for change are possible.

Why Do We Push and Pull in Relationships? Understanding Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Patterns

Have you ever felt like you’re always chasing closeness while your partner keeps pulling away—or the reverse, where you feel overwhelmed and need space just as they need connection most? You’re not alone. Many couples find themselves caught in this painful dance, unsure how to step out of the cycle.

Taming your Inner Critic: A Journey to Mental Well-Being

Do you ever find yourself trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and criticism? That relentless voice inside your head that picks apart every decision, every action, leaving you feeling inadequate and unworthy? You’re not alone. Many of us grapple with our inner critics, especially during times of stress, anxiety and depression. But what if you could learn to tame that voice, to quiet its harsh judgements and cultivate a kinder, more compassionate inner dialogue?

Mental Health in migrants: How to support our multicultural community

Australia is a country built by migrants. According to the Australia Bureau of Statistic, by June 2020 there were over 7.6 million migrants living in Australia and 29.8% of Australia’s population were born overseas.

Some of the reasons why people from all over the world decide to move to Australia are:

Stable economy and political environment
Inclusive and receptive Multicultural society
Accessible healthcare system
Career and job opportunities

Excellent education system and options to access graduate and postgraduate education while working

Exposing our Inner Critic

It’s likely that every day you hear someone else calling themselves “stupid” or “idiot” when they make a small mistake. Conversely, if they did something well, they might use self-deprecating humour to deny themselves credit or praise. Self criticism to varying degrees has become commonplace in our society and it exists on a spectrum. Typically the content of our own self critical thoughts is cruel and the tone very cold, harsh and attacking.

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a term used to describe intense feelings of worry, fear or threat and can sometimes be difficult to control. Anxiety is a very normal part of human experience and typically occurs in response to a perceived or anticipated danger or threatening situation.