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Self care in busy times

Now is probably a good time to revisit some useful strategies for taking care of myself so that I don't get burnt out. Here are some things I find useful.

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Soak it all in: the highs and lows of the Ph.D.

It's two in the morning on Friday and, as I sit at my desk struggling through writing a few more words for my thesis, I can't help but think about how I will manage to finish my PhD while navigating motherhood.

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Chlamydia and stigma

One time, I got a phone call from the sexual health clinic telling me that I had tested positive for chlamydia. I was completely shocked.

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I hate saying goodbye

Over the weekend, we said goodbye to one of our housemates, who is moving overseas. As I sat down with him to have one last cup of tea, I was caught off guard by a strong feeling of melancholy.

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Opening up about failure

Talking about our failures might not be such a bad thing. 

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Television recommendation: Years and Years

Have you ever watched a TV show that completely changed the way you think about the world?

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Miracle

One of (if not the) biggest causes of stress for me has been securing a job after uni.

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The Deconstructed Diary (Month)

When did public holidays happen? When were people's birthdays? When were doctor's appointments? The second essential step to my deconstructed diary was the month.

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House party protocols

Living at a 'party house' means I have developed some protocols for house parties to keep people safe and happy. 

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Make tracks

I've found that the biggest steps I've taken towards my wellbeing haven't been overhauls of my entire lifestyle. The biggest steps have been the tiniest changes to things I do every single day.

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