Thanks guys!! @polyphemus16 @letshaveayarn @angelerinah keep being deadly!  ... View more

Oh! And there's a great instagram page called tiddas4tiddas that share stories about deadly Aboriginal women and culture! They just released a podcast too so that could be a great way to get involved guys!  ... View more

@ecla34 a new series just started on NITV called Blue Water Empire that is all about the Torres Strait Islands, their history and culture! Would recommend watching it ... View more

@polyphemus16 'Treaty means empowerment' Ouuusss love that  ... View more

@batman101 Thank you for sharing all of your negatives and positives!    It can be hard to get bogged down when you have what seems like a never ending list of negative things going on and you're showing people that you can still turn it around! I think it's important to highlight this.  ... View more

@WheresMySquishy @ecla34 I particularly enjoyed that a common theme they spoke about was education and taking it into our own hands to find our own truth/educate ourselves!    As a young Indigenous woman I'm still educating myself on my culture everyday! I think we should get the ATSI thread going a bit more with things we learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture! <3 ... View more

Sleeping in my own bed on Saturday night after a month of being away from home! ... View more

1. Watched the deadly chat that Reach Out & Career Trackers put together for NAIDOC week 2. Got some good feedback at work today  3. Had delicious sushi for lunch! ... View more

@Jess1-RO watched it and loved it! Such inspirational and deadly people.  ... View more

How are you feeling right now? Is there are type of self-care, e.g. mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual, which could help support you? Do you think there's a difference between these types of self-care?   I'm feeling a little tired so I think any early bed for me if my best type of physical self care. However, I am going to a do a little mid-year reflection before I sleep to support my mental self-care.    I absolutely think there is a huge difference that each of these will make to your self-care. I encourage everyone to try one and find the one they really love!  ... View more

We've spoken a little bit about boundaries: Do you think saying no to things and setting boundaries counts as self-care? If so, what have you done to set boundaries and what can we learn about boundaries and self care for the future ?   Absolutely! Self-care at the end of the day is putting yourself first and sometimes setting boundaries with people can be the best type of self-care, especially if those people can cause you sadness or pain. I have had to set firm boundaries with my family members to ask that when I say I need space they respect it. I have also set boundaries with a boy I **might** like so I can figure out how I am feeling before rushing into anything.  The best boundary you can set is saying no when you don't feel like it, with absolutely not justification needed!  ... View more

3. What are some things that can get in the way of taking the time for self-care and are there times when you need self-care more? Do you think there's an overlap between these times?   For me, it's always being busy that gets in the way of self-care. I can relate to the idea that success today is related to always being busy and 'hustling' so I find that I will skip my self care. Obviously during these times is when I need self-care the most to avoid burn out!    Definitely an overlap and a need to find balance between working and taking time out!  ... View more

Loving these responses guys! Time for our next question   3. What are some things that can get in the way of taking the time for self-care and are there times when you need self-care more? Do you think there's an overlap between these times?   ... View more

omg yes @Esperanza67 decluttering my room is always so therapeutic! It can be a bit much in the middle sometimes if you're a bit of a hoarder like me but such a feeling of relief and satisfaction afterwards ... View more

2. What do you do to practice self-care? Do you notice any impact on your mood/well-being?    My self care is always very pamper myself based - a long shower and face masks etc. It generally makes me feel very relaxed and centred again. I have been trying to do some exercise as self-care recently too, going for a walk when I feel flat makes me feel better and more like myself.      ... View more

Hey @HyperLynx thank you for reaching out. It can take a lot of courage sometimes and I'm glad you felt you could share what's going on here.    It's been a few days since we've heard from you, just wanted to check in and see how you are.    Hope to hear from you soon  ... View more

Hey @Maryhadalittlelamb welcome to the forum!    I couldn't agree with you more - mental health is very common and often people will struggle with it themselves and not talk about. Just by talking about it, in places like this forum or with your friends/family, you break the stigma around mental health and show people we shouldn't be afraid to talk about it.    With regards to your school not talking about it - is there anyone you could talk to at school, perhaps the counsellor even, about creating mental health awareness at school?    I am very happy to hear you are enjoying seeing your counsellor, we are always here too if you need any extra support ... View more

Hey @Saltwaterdreamtime I struggle with indirect racism quiet a lot being a lighter skin murri - I think people think because I don't 'look aboriginal' in terms of my complexion that I won't be offended by things they say.    One thing I always do is have a conversation with someone if they say something racist around me. I tell them why it's offensive and ask them to consider using it again in the future. It provides an opportunity to educate people if they don't know they're being racist and firmly sets a boundary with me. If they chose to listen to me or not is up to them but I think if we don't address it at the time it enables the behaviour to continue.    In some instances I have corrected people and they 'justified' why it was ok which I find to be very disrespectful. I have had private conversations with my boss about it happening at work so it can be addressed with everyone.    What are some strategies you use? ... View more

I smiled because someone made me feel really loved today!  ... View more

First game: Call of Duty    Name the first book you loved ... View more

1. I took the dog out for a walk which he loved 2. I treated my aunty and cousin to lunch today 3. Purchased some cheap pants for work!  love a bargain  ... View more

1. What activities/things do you do that give you a feeling of enjoyment or fun? I love connecting with people to have fun, I also really enjoy exploring new places!    2. What is one thing you will build into your week this week for fun/enjoyment? This week I am going to plan to adventure to a tree-top course with my little cousin   ... View more

Hey @Blurryphaced firstly, congrats on getting some work experience!  I am in the same boat at the moment doing an internship and I didn't sleep a lot leading up to it because I was so nervous.    Taking some of the pressure of by reassuring myself that they knew I was going in to learn and I didn't have to be perfect or good at any thing really helped to ease some nerves. They are taking you on to support you and your learning .    It can be daunting meeting new people and environments with social anxiety. I would recommend putting a self-care plan in for after your first day so that you can unwind and debrief.    Let us know how it goes! And reach out if you need some support from us here during the day   xx ... View more

I am proud of myself for taking on new challenges outside of my comfort zone ... View more

@Brendos94 how are you? Have you been trying your healthy eating and exercise plan?    It can be really helpful to have an accountability partner - a friend or family member to exercise with and make it more of a social thing than a chore. Is there anyone you could try this with? I also find classes at the gym can be great because they take the effort of the gym and plan your workout for you!    It can be really hard to start healthy eating too. I started by slowly cutting out a few things e.g. I would normally have 2 coffees in my sugar and 3 coffees a day which is a lot of extra sugar so I did only 1 sugar for a week per coffee and then 0! It can make it easier to stick to.    Would definitely agree with @WheresMySquishy about seeing your GP too! Sometimes you can have underlying issues that affect your weight e.g. an overactive thyroid.    Hope this helps! Talk soon ... View more

I practiced self-care today by talking to my friend's about my day and debriefing on things that overwhelmed me.  ... View more

@Peanut This is a great question! Like @WheresMySquishy said it happens to all of us and the hardest part is definitely getting started.    I know some people are more productive in the morning than at night and vice versa so I would suggest trialling doing work at both times to see when you can get in the zone more!    There is a thing called 'small victories effect' where you can increase your motivation by ticking off small tasks first so maybe give that a go too and you might increase your productivity flow.    Don't be too hard on yourself about it, persistence is key! Let us know how you go ... View more

1. Using the S.M.A.R.T. goals format, set a goal for yourself (it can be any size and in any part of life!) Specific - I want to maintain my exercise routine while I am away from home for the month  Measurable - I will walk x3 a week minimum Achievable - I will plan the days I am going to walk on a Sunday before the week starts Realistic - This will help me to stay fit, feel good about myself and explore the new city I am in Timely - I will have done 12 walks by the 15th of July!    2. Let us know how you are going progressing your goal ok starting tomorrow... lol ... View more

1. I completed my first day of my internship  2. I was nervous about driving in Sydney for the first time and it went really well 3. My aunty cooked me dinner which was delicious!  ... View more

Activity: 1. What can you do to promote men's health this week? I used my social media (instagram) to promote men's health! Sharing a story can open the conversation and get people more involved!    2. Start a conversation with the men in your life about health and wellbeing- post here to let us know how you go!  I spoke with a friend about his yoga recently I am not an experienced yogi and it is something he is passionate about so it was a really great way for me to learn about yoga/his interests/how it benefits him!  ... View more