Author: Elena Overfield
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April: Sun, Warmth and Joy
Wednesday 5 April During the initial months of 2023 I felt… distant, lost, possibly even empty. I lost touch with myself. All forms of mindfulness that previously kept me grounded were out the window. But those were the gloomy months of winter. Today is April 5th: Spring has bloomed upon us. The sun has been…
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Joining in: Life in Second Year Uni
Tuesday 21 March The fact that I’m turning 20 this summer blows my mind. I have lost four years of my life due to my eating disorder. And that’s four years that I can never get back. I missed out on so much. Now? I’m making a vow to never miss out again. I’m going…
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That Time Again: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Monday 27 February Last year, I shared my story with the world. Throughout the duration of EDAW 2022 and in various blog posts since, I covered many different topics in connection to eating disorders. This was the first time I opened up online about my experience, and it was one of the hardest things I…
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Dealing With Anxiety
Monday 27 February Anxiety is something that a lot of us deal with. Let me tell you, it’s not a fun thing. Like a shadow, it creeps up on us when we least want it. It prevents us from doing so many things, even simple things like leaving the house just to go to the…
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Being Present, Again
Monday 13 February The beginning of 2023 has suddenly flown by. In my head, we’re still living in the first week of January. Thankfully, though, we are heading towards brighter, longer and warmer days as Spring is right around the corner. With this idea in mind, it has recently become apparent to me that I’ve…
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What people don’t talk about: eating disorders
Thursday 9 February Eating disorders are almost glamourised by people on social media. “It’s a quick fix to get skinny!” “Just starve yourself and you’ll get there!”. The truth is an eating disorder is one of the worst things anyone could have to deal with. The thought patterns are drilled into your mind; all you…
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Stay Healthy With These Travel Tips
Tuesday 7th February Guest Post: Jesse Clark from Soulful Travel (link at end of post) Travelling for work can be chaotic, and more than one employee has caught something during a trip. However, you can fight the travel bug by implementing a few healthy habits. Here are some tips and resources to help you get…
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