Hey @Dyl,   It sounds like you were able to make contact with your dad. How do you feel about the news? ... View more

Hey @Bento,   Sorry to hear you are struggling with being tired all the time. It can be really hard to juggle study/life stuff sometimes.  Do you find that you only get really tired on the days after you have gone to your course or is it all the time? Sometimes I work until 10pm and I find that I am always more tired the day after.    Have you tried any self care techniques to help you sleep after you get home? I like to read, or do some yoga to wind down. ... View more

Hey @Dyl,   Sorry to hear you failed your maths test. Is there any way you could retake it?    Does the girl you like know how you feel? Maybe you could try talking to her about how she is making you feel so everything can be out in the open.   How are things going with your mum?   ... View more

Hey @Dyl,   Great to hear you are doing better! How did your maths test go?   Sorry that you are having trouble with a friend. That can be hard. Would you like to talk about what that friend has been doing to upset you? ... View more

Hey @Dyl,   Sorry you are having a hard time at home and with school stress.   How are you feeling today? ... View more

Hi @Saltwaterdreamtime,   Sorry you are having a hard time with work.    How have you been doing over the past week? Have things gotten any better? ... View more

HI @annonymous1234567    Sorry that you were being treated badly by your friend.   I think it depends on the friendship as to whether it is okay for one friend to pay for the other. I know in my friendship group we do this all the time and take it in turns to pay. If you are feeling uneasy about your friend paying then maybe you could suggest you paying next time you go out?  ... View more

Hey @Peanut    I think this is something we all struggle with at some point! It can be hard to find the motivation to get things done.   One thing I found that helps me is to not let myself do the things I like until that task is done, for example: no reading or tv until I have cleaned the house or no seeing my friends until the assignment is done. It usually helps me get things done faster.   :) ... View more

Hi @Vivian13,   That wouldn't have been a nice thing to hear. Did you friend elaborate on what they mean by that?  It can be hard when your are having trouble with friends but I have found that having a conversation about what's troubling both of you can really help get everything out in the open to mend the friendship. ... View more

@Dyl, I'm sorry things are so hard for you atm. It seems like you have some great friends supporting you through this which is great.   Do you have any other family who you can confide in that might be able to help you approach the conversation with your mum? ... View more

That must be hard @Tiny_leaf. I'm so sorry that you aren't getting a lot of support. But we are always here to chat if you need it! ❤️ ... View more

Hi @Dyl,   That's understandable, do you have anyone who can help you rehearse what you want to say to her? It might help if you have practiced expressing your feelings about not seeing your dad before you tell her.   Let us know how it goes! ... View more

Hi @Tiny_leaf,   I am so sorry for the bad experiences you have had. You don't deserve to be treated like that and you were right to have reported your case manager so maybe others won't have the same experiences as you.   Do you have any close friends/family who are supporting you through this time?   We are here for you  ❤️ ... View more

Love reading all these!   I haven't been on holiday in years but am going away next month so hopefully will have something good to add then!! ... View more

What a great idea @Jess1-RO! :)   The other day I had lunch with a friend I haven't seen for a while because our schedules always clash. It was great to catch up, we have been friends since high school and I really value her friendship. :) ... View more

Hi @Dyl,   Sorry to hear you haven't seen your dad in 4-5 years. That must be tough for you. Were you close with him? Are you comfortable talking with your mum? Maybe she would understand if you told her how you feel about not seeing your dad and then something could be arranged so you could see him? ... View more

@Jess1-RO after a long hunt I eventually got a job in retail and I still work there now! I am currently contemplating more study to get my masters in psychology or whether to start searching for psychology related jobs I can do with my current degree. It's a really hard decision for me! ... View more

This is such an important topic!   I remember coming out of college and searching for a job and sending in sooo many applications before actually getting my job. It can be so disheartening to try so hard but not get anywhere. The same thing has happened to so many people I know. But I think getting some kind of volunteering or work experience in the field you are applying for helps heaps to boost your resume if you have never had a job before! ... View more

I practiced self care by taking a day off after a tough few days at work! ... View more

Such a great idea @queenP :)   1. I am really organised 2. I keep trying until I complete hard tasks 3. I try to help others whenever I can   ... View more

Hey everyone! New day, new questions!      1. Is taking baby steps more useful than diving straight into it? Why/ why not?    2. What are some strategies that can make getting out of your comfort zone less painful? ... View more

Sorry I am a bit late! Great answers so far!   1. Does getting out of your comfort zone always have to be extreme (like skydiving?) or can it be applied every day? It can definitely be applied to every day things. I think trying anything that you normally wouldn't during your day is stepping outside your comfort zone. It may seem less extreme than skydiving but anything you do to step outside your comfort zone is a big deal!   2. If it can be applied every day, What are some small daily actions that we can take to step out of our comfort zone? Going to new places, talking to new people, even initiating more conversation with people you see everyday, taking on new tasks, putting your hand up in class.   Is there anything you regret not doing or trying because you were too far in your comfort zone? For me, I have been thinking of applying for new jobs for agggges now but have continued to put it off because I am in too much of a bubble at my current job (which offers me no opportunity to grow). It makes me really anxious thinking about applications and interviews and then training for a new job that I just keep putting it off!   What are some reasons you’re not stepping out of your comfort zone? It makes me really anxious thinking about applications and interviews and then training for a new job that I just keep putting it off! I am also super comfortable with my current job and the people I work with. ... View more

Today I practiced self care by having a nap because I was so tired from working a lot over the last week! ... View more

Hey @TB_99,   Felling homesick is completely normal when you are away. I remember when I went on a school trip in year 10 and I felt homesick even though it was only a week!   For me, it mainly happened when I wasn't busy and it went away when I was out doing stuff. So maybe you could try being busy whenever you start to feel homesick?   Are you on exchange with anyone else from Australia? Maybe talking to them about how you are feeling could help, as I'm sure they are feeling the same way.   Hope this helps! :) ... View more

Hi @YunoGasai,   Sorry to hear you are receiving these kinds of messages from your mum. She definitely shouldn't be making you feel like that.   As @missep said, maybe you could try talking to her about how she is making you feel.   Or if that isn't an option for you maybe you could block your mum on facebook so she can't send you messages anymore and you can still keep in contact with your other friends? ... View more

I live in Tassie and I stumbled across RO while looking online for volunteering opportunities. I had never heard about it before that so I think some extra advertising may be needed! ... View more

Hey @peacelovepizza,   I love to go outside on short walks as a way to destress and relax on a break. Even just sitting outside and getting some sun would help after being stuck in the lab all day! :) ... View more

@litgym I have been using the moodpath app for the last few days and I really like how you can keep track of how you are feeling across the day/week! ... View more

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I am looking forward to my week off work next week! ... View more