News: mental health
Movies for when you're sick
Here's a ramble about what I did for three weeks while I was sick! Nothing... Absolutely nothing, except watch movies, eat food and stay in bed all day. Which I am proud of myself for, and you should be too!
A wellbeing cuppa
I have recently been drinking a lot of tea and I have found it helps me relax, find routine, and unwind.
Romanticising study
If you’re anything like me, finding the will and drive to study is difficult. Studying SHOULD be easy but for some, it’s not and that’s totally okay. I have been researching ways on how to get motivated to study and came across romanticising study. Here are some of the tips I found useful and if you take them into your daily routine of studying from home, you will be surprised at how much they actually help.
I have buyer’s remorse
Buyer’s remorse is the sense of regret after having purchased something. It usually occurs after the purchase of an expensive item. It’s a real thing, we've all experienced it, and it hurts.
Puppetry of the penis – body shame
My house mates and I thought it might be fun to check out "Puppetry of the Penis".
How I stay sane during lockdown
Ahh here we go again, we are confined to our homes in the final week of our break. I’m having flashbacks from last year of zoom movie nights, banana bread and Netflix. There is comfort knowing that everyone else is in the same boat – and we made it through last year, so we can push forward (lockdowns are temporary)! Continue reading for tips on handling this lockdown.
Is it irresponsible to limit your news intake?
In this new COVID-19 age, we’re surrounded by a near-constant influx of pandemic-related news. As the situation continues to escalate, we each have to manage how we cope day-to-day, and that might mean limiting the amount of news you ingest. But is it irresponsible to do so?
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Beyond Blue Support
We all need to reach out for some extra support from time to time.
Britney Spears: the fight for freedom in the age of celebrity ownership
In 2007, following signs of personal struggles in public, Britney Spears was placed under a conservatorship over her assets, estate, and business affairs. Thirteen years later, amidst the height of the "Free Britney” movement, Spears has spoken out in attempt to regain her freedom.
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