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Apr 3, 2020
5 min

8 things I'm doing to lift my spirits during lock down

Self-isolation is hard. But, we have a choice. We can complain or we can find a way to lift our own spirits. I am going for the latter.

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Soph Beresford

Mar 22, 2020
5 min

How I cope with working from home

More of us are being told to work from home. It isn't for everyone, me included, but over the years, here's how I've learned to cope.

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Things I wish people would stop saying when I'm anxious or depressed

Soph Beresford

Mar 11, 2020
5 min

Things I wish people would stop saying when I'm anxious or depressed

People can say some pretty unhelpful things at times, even when they don't mean to. I tell people now and this is why I think you should too

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How I've stopped hating myself for being single

Soph Beresford

Feb 11, 2020
5 min

How I've stopped hating myself for being single

Ever since I can remember, I’ve felt the pressure to be in a relationship and ashamed to be single. Not anymore.

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How cold water swimming helps me cope with PTSD

Soph Beresford

Feb 4, 2020
7 min

How cold water swimming helps me cope with PTSD

People often mistake PTSD as a mental health issue that only affects veterans. Becca reveals how PTSD has affected her life and how she's le

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Soph Beresford

Jan 5, 2020
4 min

4 important lessons I learned in 2019

2019 was an interesting year. Here's what I learned over those weird and wonderful 12 months.

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The self care regime I will be following this Christmas

Soph Beresford

Dec 18, 2019
6 min

The self care regime I will be following this Christmas

Christmas is hella fun, but also hella stressful and overwhelming at times too. That's where self care comes into play...

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Caring for yourself when a loved one is ill

Soph Beresford

Dec 5, 2019
6 min

Caring for yourself when a loved one is ill

When a loved one is ill, it's hard to even consider yourself and your needs. However, this is why I think it's important to do just that.

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Soph Beresford

Nov 15, 2019
5 min

Taking a shame free mental health day

Mental health days are just as important as days off when you're physically sick. Let me tell you why...

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Caring for yourself after an anxiety attack

Soph Beresford

Nov 1, 2019
4 min

Caring for yourself after an anxiety attack

I've had my fair share of anxiety attacks, sadly. But, I've learnt what I can do to take care of myself when they happen.

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Soph Beresford

Oct 4, 2019
6 min

Ciao, adios, I'm (finally) done

Some people you have to let go of in life, and here's how I've let go of those people in my life.

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Soph Beresford

Sep 18, 2019
6 min

Get real

Sometimes, we have to be cruel to be kind to ourselves. That includes a reality check on life.

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Why I'm not ashamed to take antidepressants

Soph Beresford

Sep 3, 2019
4 min

Why I'm not ashamed to take antidepressants

With so much stigma around antidepressants, here's why I'm not ashamed to admit I'm on them.

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Soph Beresford

Aug 16, 2019
3 min

(Wo)man's best friend

Dogs are powerful creatures, and this is the difference they've made to my mental health.

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Soph Beresford

Jul 2, 2019
6 min

Grievin' hell

Losing a relative is bloody hard. So, here's how I've coped with loss over the years.

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Self- care when you're depressed as hell

Soph Beresford

May 18, 2019
6 min

Self- care when you're depressed as hell

Depression can really knock you on your arse, that's why trying to maintain some level of self care might be a lifeline for some.

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Soph Beresford

May 11, 2019
3 min

Social spring clean

I love following new people on social media but, sometimes, it's worth exploring the unfollow button too.

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Soph Beresford

Apr 22, 2019
3 min

Unhinged

The reasons why I decided to turn my back on online dating.

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Soph Beresford

Mar 31, 2019
4 min

Mum knows best

Aren't mums great? They know the answer to everything. That's why I asked my mum what self care advice she has for me and, maybe, for you.

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Soph Beresford

Mar 1, 2019
4 min

The N word

We're all told to say yes more. But, sometimes, we have to learn to say no too.

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