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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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Down-regulating and resting

I always find myself overwhelmed with life. We have so many roles, responsibilities, and relationships calling for our attention. To look after myself in a busy life I try to slow down the pace 💖. It is important to relax, listen to music, watch a movies, do a facemark or your favourite hobby. 

 

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Not being as productive as I'd like to be

Hey everyone,

 

I've been going through a rough patch throughout the past few weeks and it's made it very difficult for me to do productive things, or things that in the long run would be beneficial for me. Like exercising, reading, learning and generally just going outside more often. This is partial... read more

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‌🌟 The Power of Positive Affirmations ‌🌟

Hey everyone! 😊

 

I would love to share a topic with you all that I am really passionate about: the power of positive affirmations. Affirmations are simple, empowering statements that we say to ourselves, which help us rewire negative thought patterns and build a sense of confidence and self-worth. I... read more

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Looking After Yourself Through Changes

Hi lovely community 😊

 

I just wanted to share some gentle reminders and thoughts I've had recently about change and struggling with change!

Both big and small changes, like moving house, moving school or simply a change in your normal routine, can be so tricky to manage physically and mentally. But..... read more

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Navigating Change: Strategies for Prioritising Self Care

Hey everyone,

 

I just wanted to share that recently there have been a lot of changes happening in my life. With everything happening all at once, it has certainly been a little overwhelming, to say the least. 

 

But through this process, I’ve realised how important it is to appreciate ourselves and pri... read more

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Learning more about myself and following up

Hello again,

 

I just wanted to follow up on a few responses I've had from my last post. I fo discuss my mental health with my mum and sometimes its hard because she's very much an "inspiring" speaker. Like earlier today I was talking about my hatred towards rejection and she replied with "I never tau... read more

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5 people (and/or services) you can reach out to?

Hi OC,

 

I saw this picture (below) online recently and it made me think of an activity we used to do in primary school. We used to take our hand, trace it, and write a person that we could reach out to for support on each finger. While this hand exercise may be a little childish now for some, I think... read more

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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!

Hi everyone, 

 

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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