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Taking care of myself

Head over here to find resources, share tips for wellbeing, distractions and how to cope when things are tough.
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The Benefits of Morning Walks

One of the biggest struggles I faced during my years battling depression and PTSD was getting myself up, dressed, and out of the house. I’d neglect my self-care so much that I’d end up sitting in front of my laptop, working all day in my pyjamas, or rushing to get to uni without taking a moment for... read more

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How Volunteering helped with my Mental Health

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I was just curious if anyone else has had experiences with volunteering within their local communities? I generally enjoy volunteering at various organizations when I can, ranging from like hospitality to like social assistance etc. I find that the act of volunteering itself has really help... read more

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Gentle Reminders - Mental Health

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Hello everyone! 🤗✨

 

I took the time to make this in hopes that it may help some or all of you, particularly with how stressful and busy life has been for us all as of late. 

 

Feel free to download this for yourself, or even write down some more kind/supportive things below; perhaps you may even want... read more

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Self Care and Wellbeing This Summer ☀️🏝

 

Hello everyone on the online community!

 

With the summer season well underway and quality holiday time around Christmas and New Years, we need to prioritise our self care and wellbeing by doing the things we love and enjoying it with others.

Below are 3 Goals for uplifting your wellbeing and ensure y... read more

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Taking Care of Yourself This Holiday Season

Hello friends of RO! 😊

 

As Christmas draws nearer, many people find themselves feeling festive and excited; however some can feel anxious, lonely and stressed - and if you are, please know you are not alone. Before the year comes to a close, reflect on all the things you’ve achieved this year no mat... read more

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What songs do you like to listen to when you’re struggling?

Personally, I love listening to music and I especially find it useful listening to certain songs when I’m going through a rough time. These are songs whose message or lyrics or even just sound are comforting and help me to feel a bit better. 

What are some songs that you like to listen to when you’re... read more

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Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Hi guys - I hope you are doing well! 

 

I just wanted to ask what strategies/techniques YOU use to help quieten/stop your self-comparison-related thoughts. Some useful things I do include: 

1. Practising gratitude by focusing on the strengths and resources that you DO have. 

2. Practising self-compassio... read more

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Don't Sleep on Sleep!

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Hope you are doing well!

 

As someone just coming out of exam season, it has dawned on me just how essential getting a good night's rest is. I am sure everyone knows how important sleep is but I have recently come across some interesting studies. They found that getting enough sleep actu... read more

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Self-Care: What it means to me and why it matters

Self-care is such an important part of staying balanced and looking after yourself, especially when life gets busy. For me, it’s about carving out time to recharge and connect with myself. Here are some of my favourite ways to practice self-care:

 

• Taking a nice, warm bath – There’s something so soo... read more

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Mental Health Check-in

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Happy Wednesday, everyone! 🤗⭐

 

I have made this little mental health check-in post for you all here on ReachOut 💜

 

I am sure we can all relate to how stressful and chaotic life can be, and sometimes, we may forget to look after and recognise our needs. 

 

Feel free to download this and use it, or you... read more

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A little something for us all 🫶

I recently took a small break from this forum to take some care of myself and the people closest to me in this life. Usually I am the type to make myself push through anything even if it hurts myself, but this time taking the time to take a break was really important and the right step towards going... read more

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What is your unique self-care activity?

The other day I was watching a TikTok where someone was explaining that lot’s of self-care activities their friends were suggesting don’t work for them. They decided to go out on a whim and join a Zumba class and found that it was incredibly fun for them and helped lift their mood. It got me thinkin... read more

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