Great to hear things are going well @queenP! :) ... View more

@Tinkmatter, it must be difficult to deal with your family when they act like that. I'm sorry you have to go through that. Family should always be supportive, whether they agree with your decisions or not. Do you have any self care techniques that you like to do when you are having a difficult time with your family? ... View more

Hi @Tinkmatter,   It sounds like you have a difficult relationship with your family. That must be tough for you.   Have you told them how you feel when they try and control you? Or do they not take your feelings into account? Have you considered moving out of home? It might be helpful to put some distance between you and your family members. If you are happy with your job and your relationship then you shouldn't have to change them for your family, they should be understanding and supportive.    Hope things get better  ❤️ ... View more

Hi @Charlie-29-1999    It must be confusing for you to not quite understand how you feel. I think only you can decide if you have romantic feelings towards your friend. Would you feel comfortable talking about this with your friend? Talking it out with her might help you figure out your feelings.  If you don't feel comfortable talking to your friend, do you have another friend or family member who knows you both who might be able to help you figure out how you feel?   My best friend from high school and I had a very similar relationship to the one you described and we never had romantic feelings for one another. I definitely think that you can have very close friendships like that without developing romantic feelings. But it is also possible to develop feelings for close friends, two of my friends are now in a relationship after years of being good friends. So I think both the scenarios you described are possible.   ... View more

That's exciting @queenP! I'm sure it will be a bit of a learning curve between you and your sister while you figure everything out. But as time goes on it should get easier :)   Good luck and let us know how the move goes!  ... View more

This is great @statuscaring!!   Today I am grateful for the amazing donuts my sister brought home for us as a surprise :) ... View more

Hey @Dyl,   Is there an option for you to retake the test since you were so close to passing?   Glad things are getting back on track for you. ... View more

Hey @queenP    Moving out for the first time is a big step and it's completely understandable that you are nervous! Do you and your sister get along well? Maybe you could schedule certain times throughout the week to spend time together so you don't feel so alone? One thing I find really helpful to keep on top of everything is a whiteboard in the kitchen with all the things I need to do on it. My friend keeps a calendar hanging on her fridge with all the dates her bills and things are due. I find that planning everything out really helps ease some of the anxiety I feel about how much I have to do on top of work.   Hope this is a bit helpful :) ... View more

That's great to hear @Dyl. It's good to take some time out and do things that you enjoy! Did you make any decisions about your friend? ... View more

That's great to hear that your friend is doing a bit better @Snowyxp .  Make sure that you are taking care of yourself through this as well  ... View more

Hey @Dyl    How are things going? ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf,   Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time finding the right support services. But I love that you are taking charge and trying to find what works best for you. Don't give up  ❤️ ... View more

That sounds like fun @Jess1-RO! I wish I had tracks near my place for walking! ... View more

Hey @Snowyxp,   I think it's great that you are trying to help your friend through a tough time even if they don't want help right now. From personal experience helping one of my friends, I think just continuing to be there for them is a key thing. Continuing to offer the free counselling you mentioned to your friend might make them rethink their decision later on.    It can be hard to know what to do when someone doesn't want help but keep supporting your friend, you are doing a great job!  ... View more

Hey @Dyl,   If it is going to make you uncomfortable and you feel like you should tell your friend then I think you should follow your instincts. You should do what you think is right for your friend and support them through it. ... View more

What a great idea @Tiny_leaf! I am terrible at DIY and anything crafty but I love to see what other people can make! ... View more

Hey @Dyl,   Sorry to hear that things aren't going well for you.  Are things better with your mum? Do you feel like you could talk to her about what's going on?   Have you tried any techniques to help you get to sleep? There are some tips here if you need them.   ... View more

I know the feeling @Hozzles! You can do it! :) ... View more

How often do you take breaks when studying to keep motivated? What is the difference between a productive break and procrastinating? What do you think makes us procrastinate?   I like to take a break whenever I start to feel tired and unproductive so I can get back in to the study and get it done! I think a productive break is one that you take so you cans tay on track with studying while procrastination is just putting it off because you don't want to do it. I procrastinate when I am really tired and can't be bothered and when I am uninterested in the topic. ... View more

@WheresMySquishy @xXLexi_Lou122Xx I also prefer to study in the afternoon/night because I just can't concentrate in the morning!   I also find that changing up my study routine helps me stay motivated. I might do some reading for a while and then do some visual aids/flash cards for a while. Helps keep me on track and not get bored too quickly! ... View more

Hey guys!   1.  a.What are some of your favourite resources for studying and improving motivation? b. What do you do when you need a quick motivation boost?   c. Who is someone that inspires you to work hard?   I like to make a plan of what I am going to study and for how long so I know exactly what I need to get done in the time frame. I also like to set times to take breaks so I can work towards those.   For a quick motivation boost I like to do some stretching/yoga or go for a short walk.   My friends actually inspire me to work hard by seeing how hard they work. I strive to match their level! ... View more

Great videos @Dyl! Thanks for sharing! ... View more

Hey @Vivian13, How has everything been going for you? ... View more

Those pancakes sound amazing @keezeik.   I usually work on the weekends so I don't get a lot of time to do fun stuff. I usually just watch netflix or read after work.   Loving everyone's suggestions though! ... View more

@Charlie-29-1999, wow I am amazed that you find time to do all that volunteering plus keeping your grades so high! Are you able to find time for yourself as well?   On your job hunting, if you like tutoring, I know there are places that hire to tutor college/high school students. That could be something to look into as a way to get some money! ... View more

@statuscaring I love Liane Moriarty! I always end up reading her books within a couple of days because I can't put them down! ... View more

Hey @Charlie-29-1999    It sounds like you have a lot going on right now! I'm glad you felt that you could share your story with us. Job hunting is never fun and can be super hard so don't be discouraged. It took me over a year and many many applications to finally get a job. And the fact that you volunteer should help a lot too! What kind of volunteering do you do?   Have you spoken to your therapist about how you are feeling at the moment?  ... View more

That's completely okay. There's no pressure at all.   Do you have any self care strategies that you use when you are feeling like you aren't coping well? ... View more

Hey @BlueGreen    I can definitely relate to feeling shy in social situations. I still feel that way in certain situations now, especially with new people. I think the way I get over it is to just jump in and initiate conversation. I try to ask lots of questions to others so I don't have to talk about myself so much.   I think the study group is a great idea. You can all get to know each other in more of a casual setting where you can always go back to talking about the study topic if you are feeling awkward. I also think silence in this situation would not be awkward at all.   Let me know how you go!  ... View more

Hey @Vivian13,   It sounds like the people in your life care about you and are just trying to help even though you don't feel like they are. If you don't mind me asking, what were the things that lead to everyone treating you like this?  ... View more