Author: Elena Overfield
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What’s something you want to do but aren’t letting yourself do?
This is a BIG question. It involves making us think really hard to get to the core of our hopes and dreams. Life is full of opportunities and desires, but sometimes, we hold ourselves back from pursuing what we truly want. Whether it’s due to fear, self-doubt, or societal expectations, we often limit our own…
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Doing Scary Things Helps You Grow
Throughout our lifetime, we may be faced with some uncomfortable and scary things that mean we have to leave our comfort zone. Sometimes this causes a tremendous amount of anxiety and even physical pain. What you have to ask yourself is, what would happen if I don’t do this? Leaving your comfort zone can be…
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Embracing the Uncertainty of Tomorrow
Life is a journey filled with chapters, each presenting its own unique challenges and opportunities. Whether you’re about to graduate from university, finish high school, or find yourself facing a mid-life crisis, it’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Let’s talk about why it’s okay to feel this way…
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Navigating Academic Burnout
I’m sure in our lifetimes, every single one of us has dealt with burnout, especially in the academic realm. During school and university, there’s pressure from a variety of sources, all of which are telling us to do well and excel. From parents, teachers, peers and even ourselves. We all are guilty of putting pressure…
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The Scariest Thing About Eating Disorders: Hurting Those You Love
Eating disorders are often characterised by an internal struggle, a relentless battle between body and mind. The fear of gaining weight, the compulsion to restrict food, or the urge to engage in purging behaviours can consume the individual’s thoughts and actions. But there’s something even scarier, hidden beneath the surface, that becomes painfully evident only…
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The Pandemic and its Effects on Eating Disorders
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about profound changes in our daily lives, from remote work and online schooling to social distancing and lockdowns. While these measures were implemented to safeguard our physical health, they have also taken a toll on our mental well-being in numerous ways. One area where the pandemic’s impact has been particularly…
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How to feel ok when you’re alone
We all come across a stage in our lives when we feel alone, and when we actually are alone. A good example of this is when you move out of your home town, alone, to a new city, starting a new job. You can feel utterly alone and awkward in your own company. The first…
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New Endeavours
Follow your heart, not expectations… Since I dropped out of university, so much has changed. I’m using this year to figure out what I want to do, and to get a head start over my peers in the career world. I decided to pursue my passion in social media, currently working as a part-time social…
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