News: What messes with your head
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 – the way characters are swept off their feet, the improbable meet-cutes, the aspirational promises they make to each other…I’m a huge softie, it’s true. I also love fantasy, but the adult fantasy is just so weird sometimes. Thankfully, I can always rely on good ol’ teenage fiction to bring me the joy of magic.
Too much coffee
It may be a crowd favourite new years resolution, but I have never struggled with my coffee consumption, until now. Now I am wondering, is it a habit that is now unhealthy?
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine in India that dates back to around 6,000 BCE and encompasses a range of ‘therapies’ that are now popular on a global scale. So, what exactly is Ayurveda and what benefits does it offer?
Imposter syndrome: how can we overcome this?
At some point in your life, you’ve probably had a case of imposter syndrome. It’s a self-sabotaging mindset that can prevent you from accomplishing your goals. Continue reading for my experiences and advice with dealing with imposter syndrome.
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Dogs, rabbits & cats (which is the best pet?)
Pets are the greatest – who doesn’t want to come home to the unconditional love of a little animal? I delve into my experience with pets and why connecting with pets are so special.
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Best comfort shows to watch when you need comfort
Sometimes days are tough, and all you want to do is stay in bed or crash on the couch all day watching TV and have a cuppa. I and a lot of others are notorious for watching the same shows we’ve already watched back-to-back, which we should have no shame in. So here's a list of my favourite comfort shows!Â
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A three step journey for the hard of hearing
May is a month that’s full of chronic illness/disability awareness, so it’s a busy month for me as I’ve collected chronic illnesses like Pokémon. It’s not that I’m not aware of my own disabilities, but like many others who struggle with their own realities from time to time, it can be hard to allow myself to think about it.
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The importance of slowing down
Recently, I was hit with a cold, and instead of being kind to myself and slowing down, I ignored that little voice in my head and pushed on.
Docuseries reflection: The playbook (Netflix)
My mother, very often fondly recalls how I learned to swim before I learned how to walk. From then it wasn't long until I started formal swimming lessons and began training for competitive swim meets. I swam competitively until Year 7, when I took first place in every single heat, with the exception of the 100-metre butterfly, where I scraped in at third place, taking home the bronze medal for that heat. Over-all, I had the best time, for both the girls’ and boys’ divisions. Despite all that so-called ‘success’ and ‘achievement’, my heart ached a bit at the sight of that solitary bronze medal. I was training towards an all-gold year. Looking back now, as a mature-aged student and solo parent of a toddler, I realise that the ‘loss’ was more valuable than the wins. I was prouder of that bronze medal than I was of all the gold medals that year. I became a better athlete because of the experience of failing and learning from disappointment. The loss, as painful as it was as a 12-year old, helped build character. I learned to accept defeat graciously and how to pick myself up and train better, not harder. It brought our team together too.
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End of semester stress
The end of another semester has come. The final push up the hill is on before I find myself at the top with a pretty sweet lookout. As always, it can be stressful.
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