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Learning to let go of possessions
![Desk possessions](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-06/objects-731426_1920.jpg?h=eca34813&itok=qveVAtd_)
I can find it difficult to let go of possessions and things I don’t need. However, I am trying to remember some key things.
Low energy date ideas
![hearts](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/heart-700141_1920.jpg?h=06f6671c&itok=wZ4Ku0yV)
When I first started dating my girlfriend (a whole three and a half years ago!), I was actually remarkably healthy.
Winter wonders (also things happening in July)
![Whale tail diving](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/dolphin-2589429_1920.jpg?h=06f6671c&itok=Wun_P4n5)
I thought I’d never say this but here it is; I like winter time.
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Sex health: takeaways from Puberty Blues & Sex Education
The 2012 hit Australian TV series ‘Puberty Blues’ and Netflix’s British 2019 comedy-drama ‘Sex Education’, commonly explore teenagerhood—including themes of sexual health, consent and relationships. Trigger warning: references to sexual harassment and unplanned pregnancy.
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It's time to discuss the cats
![A ginger cat laying curled in a ball facing the camera. Her ears are out to the side and she has her paws tucked under her body.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/lucy-in-a-ball.jpg?h=2778acaf&itok=cORRNX74)
I have this elderly ginger cat named Lucy who I love with my entire heart - but she’s a bit stupid.
Of soup and the lasso way
![Soup](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-06/fb_img_1624515203086.jpg?h=dec22bcf&itok=AXVmbyk9)
Quite a few of my HDR friends are working through the uni break. A handful of us are working through the chapters of our thesis. I was feeling particularly stressed about all the unwritten chapters I still had to work on. I realised I needed a bit of a break so I organised a catch-up with a few of my peers. We were all keen to watch Ted Lasso (starring Jason Sudeikis) together and I made a big batch of soup for everyone.
Goodbye to the family home
My parents have had their home (the house I spent the bulk of my childhood in in Loxton) on the market for almost two years, but it came as an almost complete surprise to get a message from Mum this week informing my and my brother that they had finally sold!
Mindful walking
![An autumn walk](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/road-5767221_1920.jpg?h=2a668c17&itok=KvRv9L5M)
I am finding that a daily walk is the perfect pace and balance between exercise and finding a space to practice mindfulness.
Let's get artsy!
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I’ve always had a love for creativity and art, but I often feel swamped with other responsibilities and uni work! Holidays are the perfect time to get back in touch with art – whether that’s sketching in a café, painting with acrylics or attending a social art class. Check out my recommendations!
How I missed Game of Thrones
![Game of Thrones keychains](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/keychain-3689063_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=kXV-mvel)
When it comes time to admit to people that I didn't watch Game of Thrones, I’m met with a variety of reactions, usually shock, sometimes disgust. How could I possibly have missed out?