My Struggle To Accept Autism As We Focus On Autism Acceptance Week
This year, World Autism Acceptance Week runs from 28 March to 3 April. This promotes acceptance and celebration of autistic people as family members, friends,…
Personal Stories
Why You Should Delete Dating Apps
After my last failed situationship I swore off dating apps and I haven’t looked back since. Releasing yourself from the shackles of tinder and hinge…
How The 5,4,3,2,1 Technique Helps With Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are awful for anybody to experience. Your heart races and you start gasping for air, thinking the worst. I’ve experienced a fair few…
Niksen Versus Mindfulness: What Is The Difference?
Over Christmas, I received a very interesting present from my older sister. A book about doing nothing. In other words, ‘Niksen’, as the Dutch call…
What Is Neurodiversity Week and How To Get Involved
You may have seen online that March 21 to March 27 is Neurodiversity Week. The week aims to highlight that neurodiversity is a wonderful thing…
How Students Have Been Impacted Two Years After First COVID-19 Lockdown
It has been two years since Boris Johnson said the words: ‘From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction. You…
Are University Students’ Best Days In Halls Or Private Housing?
For most students, university is a three or four year long time of your life – but, are the best days experienced living in halls…
Best Ways To Manage Your Mental Health In These Unprecedented Times
It is okay not to feel okay With the state of the world currently, and the tragic events in Ukraine as Russia continues to invade,…
How To Handle Rejection From An Opportunity You Really Wanted
Everyone will face rejection at some point in their life, the trick is working out how to handle rejection from an opportunity that you were…
Doping and Diet Culture: The Toxic Environment Of Competitive Figure Skating
Figure skating is a beautiful but deeply competitive sport where being streamlined, lightweight and holding impressive stamina are crucial in pushing the limits of the…