self care
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If You’re Having A Tough Day, Try the ‘1-2-3 Strategy’
We’ve all been there — your day is going poorly and it feels like it will never end. Worst of all, it feels like you can’t do anything to make it better. But that’s not entirely true. This strategy won’t solve all of your problems, but it’s a creative way to turn a rough day…
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The Best Ways To Treat Yourself Without Spending Money
Photo: Visualhunt.com Days are getting darker and the winter blues are fast approaching. We’re all in need of some positivity, treating ourselves to resupply the stores that the world seems determined to sap.
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How To Cope With The Current News Cycle As A Sexual Abuse Survivor
The current wave of sexual abuse news is causing thoughtful people everywhere to feel disgust, sadness and rage on behalf of those victimised. But for some of us who have endured such violence, the relentless coverage and subsequent backlash are taking us to an even more disturbing place. Here, we take a look at how…
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Calm Down With These Stress-Free, Non-Violent Video Games
Inspired by games from the 2016 Self-Care Jam (which Kotaku mined for favourites), MetaFilter users recently named their favourite calming video games. Some will be familiar, but others are deep cuts by independent developers. Most aren’t for winning or losing, just exploring, interacting and existing. None of them force you to battle other players in…