News: mental health
Putting down my phone
In terms of unhealthy habits, scrolling through my social media feed is definitely one that I am working to nip in the bud.
Mastering the art of relaxation
Have you ever looked at your cat and felt jealous of how chill they could be?
Falling in love with fictional characters?
Whether in books or films or TV shows, there’s always that one or two characters that we just become completely obsessed with.
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Be there for yourself & others
So, you have a loved one who is struggling with mental health, and you want to be there for them as much as you can. But you’re not sure what’s the best way to be there for them without burning yourself out. So here are a few tips to make sure you’re looking after yourself as well as you’re the person you’re helping.
Distracting yourself
Do you ever find yourself avoiding reality? It could be mindlessly scrolling on your phone, bingeing a Netflix show or simply staring into space.
Why I love walking
The sweltering weather back home didn’t make walking any fun. On a hot afternoon, you probably wouldn’t make it 500m from your house without feeling some sweat trickle down your back.
The worst grade in my degree
The other week I received a grade that would be the lowest mark I’ve ever received (and in the final semester of my degree)!
Why is dating so hard?
I don't know whether it's because of covid or it's just me but dating is really hard. I'm in my 20s, I'm young, I’m fun, I’m busy, I've grown to love myself and be self-aware, I know how to look after myself and not put a relationship in front of everything else, I have a lot of free time, I know what I want, it should be easy right? Unfortunately no, its not.
This is a reminder...
For all of you working hard to hand in your last assignments, and studying tirelessly for your last exams, this is a reminder for you to take a breather.
