Nicole Symcox | Psychotherapist

Habits are hard to break. We have all had some exposure to this reality in our lives. Whether it’s the habit of calling your ex when you feel lonely, or eating unhealthy food when you get a little bit hungry, all habits have one common thread running through them: an instant reward. With our reliance on an instant reward being such a huge part of the way our brains work, it’s no surprise that ... Read the Post

We don’t talk about it much, and it might be something you’ve never really thought about, but the roles we take on within our family system have an enormous impact on how we interact with the world for the rest of our lives. And in a dysfunctional family, every single person is playing a role. Often these are roles that we unconsciously fall into, acting to keep the peace or enabling other members ... Read the Post

This week, I'm sharing 10 things that you can do to feel good that will have pretty much an immediate effect. Practicing all of these tips will give you an incredible insight into what’s going on for you, and I guarantee they’ll make a lasting change in your life. Each of these 10 could be a podcast of its own, but I thought this show would serve as a great reminder that, even if you feel ... Read the Post

The key to everything in life is balance, and this is never more relevant than when it comes to confidence. Often, we believe that gaining confidence means pumping ourselves up with some mantras and affirmations, focusing on what we know we are good at, and running from there. But that’s not even the half of it. Sure, there is some value in being able to psych yourself up, and playing to your ... Read the Post

We are almost in a new year, and that means we’re into goal-setting time. Now, I love doing work around my clients’ goals. I honesty live for this stuff. However, it’s heartbreaking to see so many people getting this process of setting goals completely wrong, and then even worse, beating themselves up about it. I’m sure you’ve been there before. You set a big goal that you really want to achieve, ... Read the Post