Leandri Beyers Psychologist

As appeared in The Citizen on 18 December 2020: https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/fitness-and-health-your-life-your-life/2410791/how-to-manage-social-anxiety-during-festive-season-gatherings/ Clinical psychologist Leandri Beyers advises listening to one’s anxiety and knowing when to respect it, and when to challenge it. As far as health is concerned, Covid-19 has taken up much of the focus this year and as we face a second wave of infection, […]

  I attended a wedding a couple of months ago, and at some point it was time for the toasts. This is when there would be a speech about the bride, groom and each of their parents. As I was listening to the speech about the mother of the groom, it struck me how often […]

  Assertiveness is a skill that allows you to clearly express your needs, opinions and feelings in a firm but gentle manner without infringing on the rights of others. Contrary to popular belief, assertiveness does not mean being aggressive or steam rolling over other people. Assertiveness entails standing up for yourself by teaching others how […]

A fear of failure can be debilitating – it can prevent you from taking risks or trying anything outside your comfort zone. Whilst you might avoid initial disappointment if you were to fail you might also be missing out on one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences of your life. Research shows that this […]

What is assertiveness? There is often the misconception that assertiveness means being aggressive, demanding or steam rolling over people – this can’t be further from the truth. Assertiveness is a skill that allows you to clearly express your needs, opinions and feelings in a firm but gentle manner without infringing on the rights of others. It entails standing […]