I started a bullet journal in early-March 2017. At the time, I was a wreck. I had been trying to orient myself in a swirling mess of thoughts, emotions, and…
- Life Realizations
- Mental Health
- My Journey
- My Thoughts
- Students
Surviving Capitalism: A Primer on What School Doesn’t Teach You
I’ve been silent for a while after graduating in 2019. I thought that I would become firm in my values and identity in undergrad, however now that I am 3…
- Mental Health
- My Journey
You ARE Being Productive During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Hey. How are you? How are you, really? I'd like to say that whatever it is that you are feeling, it is OK. We are in a global crisis. No…
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Realizations
- Mental Health
- Mental Illness
- My Journey
- Students
Dear Recent Grad: It’s OK to Slow Down
I'm a recent grad with a Health Sciences degree who is facing difficulties with slowing down. Does there need to always be something I am working on? Do I need…
- Mental Health
- Students
Navigating Complicated Emotions During Your Transition to College/University
It’s September, which means that many of you are gearing up to go back to school (ahh! I know! I shouldn’t be mentioning it!!). But some of you may be…
- Mental Health
- My Journey
My childhood bully passed away: a personal memoir
When we think about grief, we usually picture sorrowful goodbye messages from loved ones and acquaintances alike. A memorialized Facebook wall praising the individual’s positive influence on the lives of…
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11 Cognitive Distortions for Students
Read moreI’m a university student in a program that has an admission requirement of a 90% average from grade 12 in high school. I absolutely love my program, but I have…
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Abandonment – Overcoming the Fear
Read more“The reality, Nicole, is that although your thoughts are not completely rational and are definitely cognitively distorted, there is an element of truth to them this time.” I had spent…
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What to do when depression hits
Read moreI had a conversation with a friend the other day who asked me for advice on what to do when you are feeling so depressed that you cannot fathom performing…
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Poem: A Third-Year’s Soul
Read moreAs the year comes to a close, it is only natural to look back at the past in order to determine future steps. To be honest, I struggled immensely with…
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What is the meaning of life?
Read moreSo…I was hospitalized again. A couple weeks ago, I went into another mood bungee jump and ended up in the hospital. At first, I thought it came out of nowhere.…
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Comparisons don’t make sense
Read moreWe are human. We learn by observing others. It is natural to look at another person and assess their behaviours against our own. In some ways, this can help us…
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How to let go of stuff and people
Read moreThere are some things that you will encounter in your life that may have served an important purpose in your life once, but no longer serve any purpose (or worse…
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Taking a semester off – 7 changes from my mental health break
Read moreI’ve been feeling a bit uninspired lately and decided it might be a great time to reflect on my mental health break from January to now (in July). Specifically, I…
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Creating a Crisis Plan
Read moreWhen do you use a crisis plan? First, let’s define for ourselves what a ‘crisis’ means. I think the definition differs per individual, and each individual must find out what…
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Bullet Journal – Activity Tracking for Mental Health
Read moreI looked up from my diary, my face streaming with tears. “This is supposed to be therapeutic,” I thought to myself. “Why am I feeling so much worse than when…
Welcome to nicomochi!
Hiya, I'm Nicole!
I’m a post-health sci undergrad navigating her next season of life. I believe that in this chaotic life, we must practice embracing imperfections and being kinder to yourself! This is the imperfectionism lifestyle.
📧 I write about life musings and developments in my mental health journey.
🧠 I enjoy Notion a lot, and share Notion Templates that help me process life.
🎥 I talk about life as a 20-something in current times.
