To all our valued Optimum Care clients
 
May you have a Prosperous and Healthy 2010!

We have expanded the medical disciplines in our centre with Clinical Psychologists , Dr Caren Scheepers and Anize van Zyl.

Make sure you visit our website for interesting facts and info about our centre and our expert team consisting of a Dentist, Chiropractor, Clinical Psychologists, Homeopath and Health Shop, Personal Trainer, Physiotherapist, Stretch Therapist, Spa and Wellness Centre.

Contact Details:

Dentist - 012 991 7616
Chiropractor - 082 455 3441
Homeopath - 012 991 8701
Personal Trainer - 076 819 1393
Physiotherapist - 076 388 1315
Stretch Therapist - 084 401 5925
Spa and Wellness Centre - 082 481 7531
Clinical Psychologists – 082 787 4482 (Dr Anize van Zyl) & 082 922 7072 (Dr Caren Scheepers)

Our address is 426 Cliffendale Drive, Faerie Glen

 
Hope to hear from you soon!!
 
The Optimum Care Team

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We will be sending out a monthly newsletter where each provider will write an interesting article relating to their field of practice.

This month Dr Caren Scheepers, the Optimum Care Psychologist, will talk about “Taking a leap”
“Take a leap” by Dr. Caren Scheepers

2. What is the New Beginning that you desire?

‘What is your desire or vision for the future?’ asks Scheepers. ‘What needs to change? What will make it better? What could assist in achieving your goal?’ What are your goals, priorities, values?
Take time to meditate, journal or pray. Utilize your friends to sound board. It is your turn to be at an uncomfortable spot! Reach out to your therapist or life coach.

3. How bad is it?

On a scale of one to 10, ask yourself how frustrated you are where you are now. How long do you think you could carry on like this? ‘Some clients present with anxiety symptoms and even have panic attacks. Others present with a sense of hopelessness or depression. In these instances, an intervention is urgently required –such as mobilizing support systems, taking leave, or consulting your GP or homeopath about anti-depressants.’
Don’t just leap blindly to escape. You may take your problems with you, to where you have no support system. Rather face and deal with them where you are. After that there may well be no reason to move.

4. What are your alternatives?

Work out what needs to happen for you to take on new challenges. Reflect on consequences of taking the leap, and of not doing it. Remember your values. Some things need to change, but also work out what should stay the same; what is non-negotiable to you.

‘How will you feel leaving family, friends or a partner? Some people find it difficult to make an ending and need support,’ says Scheepers. ‘The feeling of guilt of letting others down can be overwhelming.’ Then again, so can the feeling of letting yourself down by not following your dreams.
List the pros and cons. Think and talk them through, then listen to your heart. Does the thought of leaving fill you more with dread, or excited anticipation? Does the prospect of staying leave you flat, or relieved? Go with your gut.

5. What is your timeline?

Whether you’re moving, or staying and making changes, work out what will be ‘quick wins’ and which milestones you can set that can be celebrated.
If you choose to take the leap, plan to explore the new environment first. Spend some ‘real’ time there – not a fleeting weekend playing tourist. Speak to locals, especially in your profession, and try commuting at peak-hours.
‘There should be as good a match as possible between your capacities and the responsibilities with which you’ll be entrusted,’ advises Scheepers. ‘Then you experience a flow of energy connecting you to your work. Without it you can experience negativity and discomfort.’

6. Now just do it – Leap!

Once you make the leap, give the new beginning time to work for you. ‘We’re more adaptable than most of us realize,’ says Scheepers.