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Living with COVID-19

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  It’s an uncertain and stressful time. Whether you’re feeling out of sorts, a bit down, kinda happy, totally stressed, quite anxious, an emotion you can’t even explain, or a weird combination of lots of these, it’s important to remember all of these feelings are normal and expected, and different people will feel different things – even if they’re going through the same experience.  There are all sorts of emotions, and they can combine in all sorts of ways – feelings can change day to day and ups and downs are normal. Supporting your mental health when you have COVID-19  If you’ve received a positive test result telling you you have COVID-19, you’re probably feeling heaps – shock, stress and worry for yourself and others, or maybe all good – all of these feelings are normal and expected.   While your physical health and doing what you can to minimise your chances of spreading the virus are important, it’s also important to look after your hinengaro/mental health thr...

How to unf*ck yourself

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  In 2019, Everyday Health partnered with wellness experts and researchers at Ohio State University to survey resilience. Interestingly, 83% of Americans believed they were highly resilient, but only 57% proved resilient in assessments. This gap highlights a crucial misconception: thinking you're resilient and actually being resilient can differ. Building resilience isn't just beneficial; it's vital for well-being. It's not just a trait; it's a skill you can develop.   Overview Unf*cking yourself breaks down into five parts: Stop playing the victim; Stop blaming your circumstances; Stop calling successful people lucky; Stop feeling sorry for yourself;  Stop staying down.  Let’s dive in! 1.) Stop playing the victim Life deals us a  daily hand of cards, and the game is in how we choose to play them. Some days, the hand might not seem favourable, and this is where many people falter.  Rather than embracing the challenge, they surrender, putting themselves at t...

How to set your goals

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  As a society, we need rules. Rules help to keep things in order; they keep people from harming others. Just as rules in society help to keep things in order, so do rules in our personal lives. These rules limit our wandering and responding to random stimuli and information with little or no impact on our long-term goals. These rules help to shape and guide our lives in a direction of meaning and purpose. Overview There are 6 rules that you should adopt in life: Invest heavily in yourself See yourself as a brand ( a special brand)  At the end of each year, evaluate - this is why journaling is helpful. Define your morals Before making any decision, engage your mental effort Accept the fact that you know nothing, and you want to know a lot more! So, let’s dive in! 1.)  Invest heavily in yourself This is the key—our ticket to personal growth. Some call it 'selfishness,' but I see it as a personal investment. After all, we  are  our own best asset.  Investing ...