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Learning to be okay with myself
Why is spending time by yourself so daunting? I discuss my journey with becoming comfortable doing things alone.
Movies and TV shows about women aren't just for women
There's an聽accepted falsehood that films and TV shows about men are for everyone, while films and TV shows about women are for women only. Finally, that's starting to聽change.聽
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NAIDOC week 2021: Heal Country!
This week, 4 to 11 July, is NAIDOC Week. It is an annual occasion that celebrates and honours the history, culture, contribution, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.聽聽
Keeping track of life: daily diary entries
Welcome to my first blog! I reflect upon a habit that I'm surprised I still do - diary entries!
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The importance of taking breaks
Mid-year exam time is coming up, and with it, all the expected stress, tears, and late-night snacks. But amidst all the chaos, don鈥檛 forget to develop a good study routine that includes breaks.
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鈥 movement, Spears has spoken out in attempt to regain her freedom.聽
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To study at home or at university?
Why is it so hard for me to get work done on campus? While other鈥檚 find it hard to be productive at home? I discuss my thoughts on where to study.
The power of gratitude
The last year and a bit have been really tough on all of us.聽A lot of the time we only focus on the negative things and seem to forget all about the positives.聽Gratitude is a great method for people to be able to respect and treasure what they have instead of constantly looking for something new to make them happy or complete.
A new book? How frightening
I love reading, I always have, but the problem I have with it is that I find it really difficult to leave the comfort and safety of teenage and young adult fiction. I find the romance of YA fiction to be idealistic and thrilling 鈥 the way characters are swept off their feet, the improbable meet-cutes, the aspirational promises they make to each other鈥鈥檓 a huge softie, it鈥檚 true. I also love fantasy, but the adult fantasy is just so weird sometimes. Thankfully, I can always rely on good ol鈥 teenage fiction to bring me the joy of magic.
Dogs, rabbits & cats (which is the best pet?)
Pets are the greatest 鈥 who doesn鈥檛 want to come home to the unconditional love of a聽little animal? I delve into my experience with pets and why connecting with pets are so special.
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