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Things I love about August (and my annual migration)

Posted on Aug 29 2021 by Ember

I used to dread August. In some ways, I thought it was the coldest and dreariest of all the months down here in the Southern Hemisphere.

In my room

Posted on Aug 26 2021 by Asirah

Living alone and entering the whirlwind that is my 20s, I find that making my room into a safe and comfortable space is just as important as it was when I was a teenager.

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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

Posted on Aug 23 2021 by Cooper

I have recently been drinking a lot of tea and I have found it helps me relax, find routine, and unwind.

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Romanticising study

Posted on Aug 21 2021 by Ada

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.

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I have buyer’s remorse

Posted on Aug 16 2021 by Ada

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

Posted on Jul 24 2021 by Cooper

My house mates and I thought it might be fun to check out "Puppetry of the Penis".

How I stay sane during lockdown

Posted on Jul 23 2021 by Ingrid

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?

Posted on Jul 23 2021 by Sascha

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?