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Wellbeing at the beach

An ocean sunset

The beach is famed as a summertime activity and rightly so. However, I have learnt there is lots of fun to be had at the beach, even during winter.

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As easy as riding a bike

Bicycle leaning against tree

I recently blogged about riding a bike for the first time since I was a kid. Here's my update. 

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How I stay sane during lockdown

Ahh here we go again, we are confined to our homes in the final week of our break. I’m having flashbacks from last year of zoom movie nights, banana bread and Netflix. There is comfort knowing that everyone else is in the same boat – and we made it through last year, so we can push forward (lockdowns are temporary)! Continue reading for tips on handling this lockdown.

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Is it irresponsible to limit your news intake?

Stack of newspapers

In this new COVID-19 age, we’re surrounded by a near-constant influx of pandemic-related news. As the situation continues to escalate, we each have to manage how we cope day-to-day, and that might mean limiting the amount of news you ingest. But is it irresponsible to do so?

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Safe sex, no regrets

The Safe Sex, No Regrets campaign is paused temporarily until we return to campus.

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Beyond Blue Support

We all need to reach out for some extra support from time to time.

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The thrill of watching horror

Watching scary movies

A week ago, I stumbled upon a new Netflix film trilogy—and to my surprise I quite liked it. I’ve always had in interest in thriller/horror films, particularly the classics (Scream, The Grudge and The Silence of the Lambs). However, in recent years I have much preferred light-hearted comedy/drama films. Read on for my thoughts on Fear Street!

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Gardening in isolation

Watering a garden bed

Stuck inside? Bored out of your brains? Get gardening!

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Disruption during a PhD

Woman typing on laptop

I am very lucky to have such supportive supervisors but also to have such encouraging peers amongst my cohort.

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What does happiness really mean?

Rock pile at Port Willunga beach

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness as something all-encompassing and overwhelming, and also something elusive, often impermanent. 

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