Tag: support network
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I’m not okay
Trigger warning: mentions of low mental-health and similar themes There were many times when I was abroad and I didn’t feel okay. There was nothing physically wrong with me but I could see the signs that my mental health was beginning to deteriorate. There were many reasons: I was away from home for an extended […]
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Guilt-Free, Self-Care
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You need to take time for yourself! Do not be apologetic for needing to take a step back and reflect. Your well-being should not be sacrificed for the fulfilment of others. And luckily, self-care can come in all shapes and sizes. It’s about putting yourself in […]
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Who you gonna call?
I could have ended up very differently to who I am today. Like many, I have stared adversity in the face and have managed to come out the other side relatively unscathed. And if you had asked me a year ago how I was able to overcome them, my answer would have been very simple. […]
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Be yourself, but braver
An inspiring woman once gave me the advice to “be yourself, but braver”. To me, that means staying true to your authentic self but also being willing to push yourself beyond your boundaries. Because sometimes the only person standing in your way of achieving something, is yourself. This past year I have been fundraising for […]
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How to get your sh*t together
We are at a time in our lives where we have to make big decisions about our future. You may have spent three or so years at university and now it’s come to an end and you’re about to be thrust into the world of adulthood. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to […]
Toni-Ann Murphy 