Dealing with depression and anxiety as an overachieving perfectionist at university is pretty damn horrible. All three elements are interlinked. If one starts rearing its head, the others will very likely join. It is a frustrating experience that I know many of us perfectionists struggling with depression and anxiety share. Even if you are not…
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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 any action at all.
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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 – serves to bring you down).
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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 wanted to record all the positive changes I’ve made in my life so far in as condensed a form as possible. This will be a…
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Overcoming anxiety – a step-by-step guide
Read moreI sat by myself. Not because I thought I was superior to others, or that I disliked those around me, but because I simply felt that I could not socialize with others. I looked around me. Students bumbling about with paper plates topped with potluck food, sharing fantastic plans for the upcoming break and talking…
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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.
