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Free things to do while you wait for your next class
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I have this thing where I vow to cut down on my screentime every time my phone sends me a shameful weekly report of my screentime average, but I always end up failing to make any improvements.
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Why we care so much about likes
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I’ve been doing that thing again, posting a picture or video on social media and then obsessively checking my notifications for likes.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
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“Yeah, I can do that easily! Oh wait, there’s a lot more to it than I thought…”
Why am I down on my first day?
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The first day of uni should be exciting but I’m not sure why I’m not feeling that way.
Art and the artist.. and the audience
![A magical book, with potions, a key, and an owl's feather](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2023-02/pexels-rodnae-productions-7978061-resized.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=dWUSvewl)
The question of separating art from a controversial artist is not new. Unfortunately, for us audience, this can leave some of us feeling a little guilty — especially if we still find ourselves enjoying their creations.
Should I have said that?
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Anxiety can often manifest into overthinking conversations and regretting things you said.
Ginny & Georgia (& Trauma)
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Watching Ginny & Georgia, I question how we cope when we are confronted with triggering content in enjoyable art.
One answer ChatGPT can’t give
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As we watch ChatGPT and other AI disrupt the world around us in real-time, we need to remember that one area can’t be answered by technology alone — how to live effectively as ourselves.
Moving out
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Living independently is no small feat in life. It takes a lot of courage, but I find it to be a rewarding experience nonetheless.
Man, I feel like a woman!
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You’re right Shania, the best thing about being a woman is the prerogative to have a little fun!