Author: Elena Overfield
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Creating a Life That Feels Good, Not Just Looks Good
The Allure of a Perfect Life… We all want it. This idea of a perfect life. What most of us don’t understand is what a perfect life means to us. One person’s idea will be completely different to the next person. And this is what we are going to explore today. The temptation to chase…
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The Rise of Fake Recovery Accounts on Social Media
Social media is full of influencers and accounts that appear to promote wellness, fitness, and eating disorder (ED) recovery. However, beneath the surface, many of these so-called “recovery” journeys perpetuate harmful behaviours. Inspired by posts from Ro Mitchell and Emily Jane Fairs, both of whom have spoken out about the rise of fake ED recovery…
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Not Lazy, Just Overworked: How Gen-Z is Redefining Hustle Culture
Gen Z is often labeled as the ‘lazy’ generation, but anyone living in today’s fast-paced world knows that’s far from the truth. We’re hustling, we’re creating, we’re innovating. But with the constant push to prove ourselves, we’ve lost sight of something equally important: self-care. The Rise of Hustle Culture and its Impact on Gen-Zers Hustle…
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Make room for fresh starts in your life
So many of us succumb to our comfort zones, terrified by the idea of change. Think about it. When was the last time you tried something new, did something a little different? A lot of you will answer “I don’t know”, and that’s the error here. First of all, I am not shaming any of…
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Align yourself with your values
As we grow up, we are taught a multitude of different beliefs, values and opinions, and most of us follow along with them blindly until we hit an age that we can create our own. The society, our parents, even our teachers feed us with so many different stereotypes and belief systems that it can…
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When is it time to move on?
Are you currently stuck in a vicious cycle (or for my German readers, ‘Teufelskreis’ – which literally means a ‘devil’s circle’) of wanting to let go of the past and move on to the next chapter of your life? Hello, I’m Ellie, and I am exactly in that position right now… so you’re not alone…
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Mental Health in Elite Sports: The Silent Struggle Behind the Spotlight
It was World Mental Health Day last week, and mental health in sports wasn’t even spoken about. For an industry that idolises athletes for their physical feats, celebrating their triumphs and pushing them to the extremes, there’s still a glaring silence when it comes to the mental challenges athletes face. Now, with the tragic passing…
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Why You Procrastinate (And How to Break the Cycle)
We all do it, right? Procrastinate, delay, put off, important deadlines and events. It’s a common thing with all of us, but it can be our downfall. The word “procrastinate” originates from the Latin “procrastinare” which literally means “pro-” -> “forward” and “cras” -> “tomorrow”, i.e. “delay until tomorrow”. And this is exactly why I…
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