News: self-care
October integration
The last several weeks have been exceptionally intense and I found myself teetering on the edge, close to burning out.
Connection
One stigma I easily associate with mental health is the one associated with seeing a counsellor.
Whale migration
Oh August, I feel like you went by too quickly. The last weeks of winter have always been celebrated with a migration of sorts and this annual retreat has become a tradition. One that always felt like a rebirth, and I will always be grateful to winter’s chill for the darkness that makes fires burn brighter and hotter.
Common Ph.D. obstacles
The struggle is real, and the long, cold nights are getting to me a bit.
Un-numbing
This week I realized that I can’t do my dishes or sort my laundry without listening to a podcast or a recorded webinar.
Maybe I do like movies?
I'm not the biggest movie buff, but sometimes curling up to watch a film is exactly what you need.
Self-care bootcamp
It’s the middle of winter and if you’re an HDR student like me, it’s quite possible that you didn’t manage to take a proper uni break.
How to reward yourself after exams
Need some motivation during the exam season? Well, maybe these ideas can give you something to look forward to once you're done and dusted for the semester.
Taking care of yourself this exam season
With June a.k.a. finals season right around the corner, exam preparations and final assignment deadlines begin to consume our every being.