I find I can be as well @annabethxchase - good on you for taking on the challenge it feels so great to have some extra space in our lives! :) I'm tackling clothes at the moment :P ... View more

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1. Completed the 9th (of a 30 day challenge) consecutive day of yoga this morning! 2. Meditated afterwards - and am noticing a change from committing to finishing one of the 'packs' on the headspace app 3. Had some delicious thai soup for lunch   @annabethxchase I've been on a decluttering journey lately :P how are you going with it? ... View more

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Welcome @indieinsanus and @thetinyhealer :) ... View more

@SS_X thank you for sharing your story with us - like @TOM-RO said coming onto ReachOut is a great step and I can see that seeking external help from an organisation like Q Life is a huge decision for you. Just wanted to reiterate what others have said - changing the way we act around others to reflect our authentic selves is tricky but your insight into this is really awesome and I can tell that you have heaps of self-awareness :) ... View more

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Yes! Do you like hot weather? ... View more

creative writing painting or drawing? ... View more

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Hey @Jollibee just wanted to check in with you, how are you going with this?   Sexuality is a complicated thing and feeling confused about it is pretty common but can be really overwhelming. As @TOM-RO and @ecla34 mentioned Q Life is a great resource - is it something you would consider looking into? ... View more

Roses! Books or kindle/tablet? ... View more

@mrmusic woo congratulations!! ... View more

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1. Had a much needed sleep in 2. Started and finished a painting which I'm pretty happy with (just discovered how fun painting butterflies is! :P) 3. It's raining heaps outside which is really refreshing and nice after the heat ... View more

Me Christmas shopping...   My cat when the tree goes up ... View more

  Time of the year to watch Love Actually.... :') ... View more

1. Went to get a much needed hair cut 2. Going to an appointment that I've been dreading later but so glad I am finally doing it 3. Have the day off work so I've been able to sort out some things I've been putting off 4. Tea ... View more

@Charlie-29-1999 good on you for bringing it up - I can definitely see why you wouldn't feel comfortable saying you don't like that style of therapy. Finding work and volunteering positions is really challenging and often requires a bit of luck in terms of timing - as well as finding something that works around your really busy uni schedule. It's awesome that you've been applying for things though as this can take up so much time and energy. I find talking to friends and peers about what types of volunteering they are doing is helpful to think about options you might not have tried yet. Do you think you will keep searching for something? @Jess1-RO has given some great suggestions - another service that comes to mind is headspace. Some centres do not charge any fees at all, some charge a small fee depending on which one is near you. Some centres also run groups which are free which can be great for self-care (I did a free yoga group there which was great!). Is headspace an option for you? ... View more

Hey @ryanowens sorry to hear you're struggling with staying organised with your studies at the moment. You're definitely not alone in struggling with managing studies - it's really tricky! Are you studying in high school or uni/tafe? We've actually got a uni study support thread that you could check out if you're interested :)   I'm studying at university and having a planner is extremely helpful for me - it's great that it's working for you too! This helps me with balancing time between work, socialising and studying. Have any other strategies been helpful for you so far? ... View more

I like @LeoTheLion's suggestion to ask him to hang out more and see how things go. I think giving it a bit more time sounds like a good idea @Me-know-it-all :) ... View more

@Charlie-29-1999 as a goal oriented person myself I can see how that would be super frustrating! :( I've seen a psychologist who had a similar method ('talking therapy') and I also found it not very helpful compared to psychs who gave me more practical techniques and strategies. Have you thought about bringing that up with the counsellor? Choosing a career path is so so tricky - especially in confidential fields where shadowing isn't an option until you are qualified. It's really great that you've done a lot of research and spoke with a career counsellor, did you find it helpful at all? Have you considered doing any volunteer work in the helping fields (as a way to see a little bit more about what it might be like)? ... View more

Hey @Me-know-it-all welcome to ReachOut! Sounds like the two of you clicked really well and had an amazing bonding experience. It can be so tricky to know whether someone is interested in being more than friends or not. This is especially tricky if it's a person from work as you'll have to spend lots of time together. What are your instincts telling you to do at this point? :) ... View more

@UnlovablePenguin thank you for sharing your story with us it's really brave of you to do so <3 As @Megu mentioned your story is definitely important and I can't imagine how difficult all of this has been for you. Bottling it up must have been a lot to take on and I'm glad that you've been able to share it with us on ReachOut. Just wanted to follow up on what @Taylor-RO mentioned - have you considered talking to anyone about this before (Eg a counsellor, Lifeline or a trusted person)? ... View more

@cesvie welcome to ReachOut and thanks for sharing your story with us. I can hear how much of a tough time you've been having - feeling rejected from a friendship group is so difficult and it's hard to open up to others after experiencing this. Just wanted to check in with you, @Erin-RO mentioned chatting with a counsellor about this, is that something you have considered? ... View more