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Unmasking

Young woman wearing a white medical mask

In the name of safety and protecting those around me from COVID-19, I readily accepted the mask mandates in 2020 and have gotten pretty comfortable with them since. But maybe… a little too comfortable?

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Everyday social anxiety

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My social anxiety can heighten when I am least expecting it.

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The tricky ticks of time

A tortoise in a field of grass with small white daisies

Something I've noticed the last few weeks is the malleability of time and how easily it changes with my headspace. It almost feels magical.

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Magic of a bookstore

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I haven't been to a bookstore all year due to the pandemic and I forgot how much happiness it brings me.

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Post-Earth Day thoughts

Earth in space

Another Earth Day has come and gone and it has got me thinking, do I prioritise the environment as much as I used to?

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Activities you can do alone

A woman sitting alone by the cafe's window.

Whether it's during a break or weekend, busy workloads mean sometimes you just can’t find the perfect time to hang out with friends. So, what can you do by yourself until the perfect moment comes?

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Benefits of a quick clean

An image of a messy desk, with pens and highlighters on top of a newspaper and stacks of paper

To me, having a clean space always improves my mindset. But for those who hate cleaning, even a quick 5 minute tidy makes a difference!

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Speedy sources for wellbeing

Young male holding his phone with earphones in at a train station

As much as I want to take care of myself and learn how I can keep my mental heatlh in tip-top shape, I seldom set the time aside for myself to actually do the research.

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Take 5

A woman dancing with headphones on.

On the bite-sized healthy habits I enjoy.

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Period pains

a woman making a heart over her stomach with her hands, a daisy rests in the middle

I reflect on my period pain routine and what methods work for me when it comes to making sure they don't get in the way of uni.

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