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The stories we tell ourselves
We think we have such a good idea of what is real. I’m not so sure that’s even true most of the time.
What brings me joy?
My home in summer always brings me joy. It is warm and safe and the garden is always full of fresh produce. I look forward to going home and spending time there every year.
It's going to be okay :)
![A ball with a smiley face on it floats optimistically in water.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2020-10/ball-1845546_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=mPCX2U6u)
There’s a meme where someone says that their favourite conspiracy theory is that everything is going to be okay.
What brings me joy?
This week (10-17 October) is Mental Health Awareness Week at Adelaide Uni, and I've been thinking about joy.
What brings me joy
![Quiet joy](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2020-09/ec-2020.09.25.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=t8E3tidW)
Oh my gosh, so very many things. Where do I start? My daughter brings me tremendous joy, so does spending time with family and friends. Then there are dolphins, diving, dancing, dawn and dusk, dessert, doctoral thesis writing, down time curled up reading a book. Just thinking of all the people and passions that bring me joy elicits the joyous feeling. It also makes me feel very grateful, which then reinforces the nice, happy feelings again. Thinking about joyful things quickly improves one’s mood, especially during difficult and stressful times.
I miss you
I’m folding my socks right now, and it struck me that I really miss someone.
Wedding thoughts
As I have blogged about before, I am to be the bride’s ‘best man’ in the upcoming wedding between two of my friends.
Can I fulfill my dreams of going on exchange?
When I started at university I dreamt of going on exchange. Will this still be possible with coronavirus?
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Does my smartphone make me stupid?
My parents wanted me to watch a documentary about how terrible social media is.
Recommendation: Let Them Eat
Located in the Adelaide Central Markets (bust listed on the app), Let Them Eat is a vegetarian café and deli that specialises in delicious (and nutritious!) salads.