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Community Education Intern
- Mar 23
- 3 min
A trip down memory lane – the power of nostalgia
Actively reminiscing on happy moments or joining in activities that are tied to positive memories can be emotionally soothing.
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Community Education Intern
- Feb 23
- 4 min
Practical strategies to cope with anxiety at university
Attending university can seem daunting, but initial anxiety can be reduced by establishing routines and comfortable boundaries.
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Community Education Intern
- Jan 21
- 4 min
Barefoot grounding for managing my social anxiety
Elle's social anxiety ramped up after being in lockdown, then she discovered the power of Earthing as an anxiety-management tactic.
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Community Education Intern
- Jan 7
- 3 min
Harmonising music and mental health
Music isn't just fun or relaxing; it also benefits our overall mental health. Elle writes about how music supports her mental wellbeing.
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Anxiety NZ Trust
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min
The benefits and challenges of boundaries during the holidays
Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing our identity but it can be hard to keep them around family.
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Community Education Intern
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Optimism - a powerful tool to manage anxiety
Optimism is not simply about looking at things in a positive light and requires practice but can improve our outlook on life and wellbeing.
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Community Education Intern
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
The final stage of the studying year
Jess finds out the benefits of routine and what creates a good environment for focusing on her studies.
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Community Education Intern
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
The link between mental and physical health
A healthy body is key to our mental wellbeing. Here Jess shares why and what she’s been doing to get her body moving and find her balance.
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Community Education Intern
- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
Mindfulness to get through tough moments
Read about how Jess found her way into mindfulness and how this can contribute to enhance our wellbeing.
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Community Education Intern
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
The benefits and challenges of doing an internship
Why do an internship, tips to land a nice opportunity and a few things to be careful about when choosing where to send your CV to.
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Community Education Intern
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
Building resilience during lockdown
Lockdown can be challenging, but it's also an opportunity to put things in perspective and build resilience.
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Anxiety NZ Trust
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
Youth and mental wellbeing: Be active, me kori tonu
Exercise can do wonders to kids and adults’ physical and mental health. Check out some tips for keeping kids active during COVID times.
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Community Education Intern
- Oct 8, 2021
- 3 min
Running for my mental health
Jameel talks about how running has helped him build mental fortitude, feel accomplished and other ways it has improved his mental health.
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Community Education Intern
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
Getting out of a rut
Stuck on a rut, not feeling very challenged or motivated? You are not alone. Our writer shares how she got moving.
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Community Education Intern
- Sep 3, 2021
- 3 min
Taking a break from technology
Spending too much time online can have a negative impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Check out Jess' journey to find balance.
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Community Education Intern
- Aug 13, 2021
- 4 min
Understanding OCD and being a better support person
Learning about a friend's experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and how to be more supportive.
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Anxiety NZ Trust
- Aug 10, 2021
- 4 min
Attachment and healthy relationships
What is secure attachment and why it has such a great impact in building healthy relationships.
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Community Education Intern
- Aug 6, 2021
- 3 min
My experience with bullying
Bullying is still very common but how to deal with it and what to do if you or someone else is being bullied?
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Community Education Intern
- Jul 30, 2021
- 5 min
Recovering from the loss of a parent
Our intern writer, Jameel, writes about his experience of losing his father and shares a bit about ways to work through grief.
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