Ditch the LabelDitch the LabelFriends. Not just a 90s TV show but something we all have and need to get through life. The thing is though, despite what TV friendships would have you believe, sometimes they aren’t all that good for you. In fact, toxic friendships can be totally draining on you, your other relationships and can get so
...Read MoreWe’ve all been in situations where we’ve said ‘yes’ to something, even though we’ve actually wanted to say ‘no’. Saying no can be a hard thing to do and it’s a skill most of us struggle with. So how do you do it? How do you say no without feeling bad or guilty? Reasons why
...Read MoreFeel like you’re under pressure to decide everything right now? Are your parents or teachers putting pressure on you to know where you want your life to go? Are your friends all pressuring you to go to their uni, live with them or just join them doing something you’re not that interested in? Try not
...Read MoreToxic Productivity is something you’ve probably heard of in some form or another. You may know it by its other names….. hustle culture, workaholic, action bias…. The names keep changing. It was a thing before the lockdowns and Covid, and it’s not going away anytime soon. But.. What exactly is it? Toxic productivity is the
...Read MoreExam stress is horrible. We all feel it at some point. Schools and unis have a habit of telling us how important our exams are; but, although this is true to a certain extent, it can also make students panic. And when we panic, we are less likely to perform to the best of our
...Read MoreWorry is a natural human emotion that makes us think about what might happen next. Being worried about the future is common. Do you get frustrated when people ask if you’re going to uni or what career you want? Sometimes it can feel like there are a lot of decisions to have to make all
...Read MoreExams suck right?! Unfortunately though, they are an unavoidable part of life for pretty much every single one of us. So often, fear of failure and exam jitters can get in our way when it comes to preparing and performing our best in exam situations (not to mention turning even the worlds neatest handwriting into
...Read MoreDo you ever feel like you are losing control and spiralling into panic? You feel so stressed you don’t know what to do? Often when we feel intense stress it’s because our brain and body have taken over and feel threatened and unable to cope. But doing some grounding activities will likely help your body
...Read MoreWe all get worried about stuff in our lives. It’s normal. But sometimes, that worry can escalate into something bigger, and so trying to reframe this and see things from a different perspective can really help us to prevent worrying too much. There are these things called thinking traps, and these can make us get
...Read MoreStress in small doses can be a good thing. It can help push us to get things done on time. It can give you the adrenaline rush to cope with some scary situations. Experiencing stress is a normal part of being human and with each stressful experience you are likely to become more resilient and
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