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Recovering from illness

Posted on Jun 6 2022 by Taylor

Of course there is never a good time to get sick, but it always feels as if it's when you're the busiest.

Mastering the art of relaxation

Posted on Feb 25 2022 by Asirah

Have you ever looked at your cat and felt jealous of how chill they could be?

Embracing being bad at things

A set of watercolours, paintbrushes and a notebook on a wooden desk.

Posted on Feb 11 2022 by Yasmine

As something of a perfectionist I have always struggled with feeling ok about trying out new things and being...well, bad.

Some good Sundays

At the entrance of Gilles At The Grounds

Posted on Dec 17 2021 by Asirah

Sundays are, without a doubt, my favourite day of the week.

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Tips for relaxing if u struggle

Posted on Nov 21 2021 by Ingrid

Do you sometimes struggle to relax? Read more to find about my thoughts and tips for winding down.

Balancing my screen time

Black phone with hard copy map, compass and ear plugs

Posted on May 20 2021 by Cooper

After hours spent looking at a screen, how can I better use my screen time for my health and wellbeing?

Drawing to relax

Posted on Apr 10 2021 by Cooper

It has been a long time since I pulled out some colouring in pencils and drew. I forgot how therapeutic and relaxing it can be.

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My mid-semester paper doesn’t exist in front of the fire

Posted on Sep 17 2020 by Jesse

I think one of my greatest refuge places is to sit in front of a fire. I grew up in the Adelaide Hills where fireplaces and bonfires were really common, so there’s a sentimental aspect to it. Watching the flickering flames and hearing the crackling of the wood is just a really tranquil place for me. It’s a place where day to day troubles don’t exist, it’s just me and the fire I’m watching.