Disclaimer : I'm not a health professional in any qualified way or may not understand account every personal circumstances.   I'm only an unemployed 23 year old looking to offer perspective to people who may feel lost how to feel in this 21st century contradiction.    7 minute read.   We think that happiness is something we get when we consume from an event/ item or gain an notable achievement recognised from an external source ,a BOSS or a university , the likes and comments we get from social media on our projects or even a from a person we admire ENTIRELY.   These things do mean something however they are only apart of our happiness.   I've been enjoying some quite and found that happiness can be how you feel about you on the daily.   Independent of what opinion others think of you. You are not your short comings. It's more likely that the behaviour is.   Happiness is allowed to come from you.   Happiness can be a way how you treat yourself during difficult times and how you recognise how you treat others you may have a disagreements with.   You are responsible for your own happiness. You can select what events do make you happy even it's just a small thing like seeing sunlight or being alive.   Happiness can come from appreciating tiny events.   Happiness never had to be a grand thing.   It can be little steps you've made to be a better person.    In conclusion, in the long run you can decide what makes you happy, along the way. Happiness will be momentary emotion you experience and that's okay.  Understand happiness will come from you and it's up to you (and with some help of others like )  to decide what makes you happy.   Hey reach out squad, @@@@ @BunnyWalks@ here sending you good vibes and hopefully this post offers some wisdom to those that need it. ... View more

Hi Reachout,    Thank you for putting substantial effort in being supportive of me.   My emotions feel recognised and it feels nice.   Appreciate you mods and people who have replied meaningfully. * Hugs*    Traveling on foot in Australia is exhausting with delayed PT during the peak hour. I'm talking an hour standing. Minimum.   I was overweight in Australia. So this added to my physical and mental fatigue.   Embracing Australia culture well it's a lot to take in.    My mum is particularly upset that i liked Australia culture alot more than traditional Asian culture, danker memes in Australia.   Personally asian culture is over emphasized during my childhood.   She yelled at me your " Your not Australian !!!" which did hurt .   Looking back Id rather be brought up as an adaptable student than someone proudly traditional.  This is probably due to my parents being civil servants and national pride is instilled in them.   During 2016-2017 , I had experienced burn out from university.    What's was I stressing about :    Am I doing the right course and taking responsibility for my own passions on a creative level ?   Internships.   Not Making friends and socialising.   Cost of food.   Cost of going out.( I rarely left the house)   What are the right volunteer opportunities ?   What if no one actually likes me ?   Actually having to think about my previous cultural identity.   Will anyone like me ?   My parents relationship with each other  were falling out due to political difference. They would call me 8 times during the semester. Usually late at night. Each lasting 45 minutes each. I felt drained emotionally and could not concentrate. They follow media in a very litteral sense. Often I think their comments are misguided.   This lead to isolation and self doubt.   My parents live in a world when there is a problem you can't fix it.   And time is not very generous when your on foot in Australia. You NEED to rest which I neglected.   Having boundaries, being assertive would help , how can I negotiate my identity with them ?   Right now I'm treating my phone as a traditional phone and will be looking to delete whatsapp.    If I'm working as an expat somewhere foreign like Dubai. I'm going to need some boundaries as a professional or an adult   Right now they still me like this Asian Boy and I get mocked at for not finishing university on time in Australia.       ... View more

I describe myself as someone career ambitious especially being in Australia to complete an international education.   With ambition understand that you will meet a lot of people to the point of exhaustion . It can be overwhelming. Both in the creative world and the Business world.   It's okay not be comfortable around everyone. You have that choice. But it's important to try and be your own brand of person.   Theres something to gain from every opportunity. You need to explore your passions to create your worth for you.   I wrote this to offer someone needing a perspective to grow and pursue the things they want. Do something you want. Embrace your interest and make time to pursue them. Be there for you.   Bunny walks.       ... View more

Hello my fellow young people,    I'm an international student and not having a job sucks. I do envy young people here do get center link for things like PT.    In my nation there are just poor labour laws and it's stigma if your not in full time education. I was discourage by my parents to apply but this was not good for myself esteem actually.    The legal barrier on ads like Australians only are discouraging. As an uneducated young person it takes time to develop tangible skills like office work or at least communicate well.   Australian ( anglo culture) takes time and effort to understand. As an outsider it takes time to involve your self in the community.    Right now I've identified a jobs like these and will put time aside to prepare these CVs to apply via indeed or seek  so I can aim for something when semester break comes in :      Hospitality Staff.  Event Crew. Cleaner. Data entry jobs. Customer service at Gambling companies. Race day controller.   Are there other jobs students be aware of ?    ... View more

So like politics and current events are important but it can be divisive and drive away friends.   I just don't want to be in a conversation that doesn't do anything for the problem.    Mum and dad are working as public servants so it's part of their job.   Like I'm passionate about the causes but what are friendly making topics just when want a break and make good conversation with strainger I meet at social functions.   •music. •music festivals. •memes. •dancing   Still meaningful and not divisive. ... View more

Hi everyone ,     Im a uni student.   Alternatives to Facebook.   Facebook is an invasive app and it feels like I'm in a mall.   How to keep in touch with work in organize manner ?   Right now I limit it sizing down on social media. Gmail works for me. ... View more