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Technology addiction is a real problem.  According to an international study by Cisco in 2012, "60% of Gen Y compulsively check their smart phones for emails, texts or social media updates."  Many teenagers suffer text neck (it's a real thing and is caused by looking down at your phone too much), headaches and experience separation anxiety when they don't have their phone or their battery is flat. 

Here's a timely reminder from cartoonist, Michael Leunig, to take a break from our electronic devices.
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It's my favourite time of the year - sale time.  It's the perfect time to snap up some winter woollies at bargain prices - and there's still plenty of winter left to wear them.  Sportsgirl has 30% off their clearance plus 
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The food we eat can affect our memory, mood, ability to think and mental health.  Omega-3 rich foods are really important for healthy brain function.  These include fish, seeds (flax and chia), nuts (walnuts and spinach. These need to be eaten as part of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits especially green leafy vegetables and berries. For more information check out this Huffington Post article.

My favourite way to have salmon is sushi nigiri and Bill Granger's glazed salmon with brown rice.  You can find the recipe on Lisa's Little Library.

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While we're on the topic of broken hearts, check out this song by Alana Henderson. Wax and Wane is about a relationship breakup and how it just happens sometimes and it's no one's fault - you might as well blame the cycle of the moon.
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Not everyone gets along with their parents and even those that do have times when they don't see eye to eye.  Remember that your parents might understand what you're going through more than you realise - they were teenagers too once (shocking, I know).  Perhaps they don't want you to make the same mistakes that they did. Being a teenager can be tough.  Being a parent can be tough as well.  Here are some tips for getting along better with your parents:
1. Be respectful;
2. Listen to what they say and wait your turn to speak;
3. Be careful of the tone that you use, talk quietly and calmly;
4. Pick your moment to bring up a tricky subject of conversation;
5. Be willing to compromise and negotiate;
6. Look at the person who is speaking; and
​7. Don't shoot daggers at them with your eyes.



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Often we use food as a reward or for comfort when we're stressed.  While it makes you feel good in the short term, all that chocolate, cake, chips and other junk food can have a negative effect on your waistband. Not to mention the guilt that follows after you've just polished off that packet of Tim Tams.
Here are some non-food ways to reward yourself when you've stuck to your goals or to boost your mood when you feel down:
* watch an episode of your favourite TV show or a good movie
* read a good book
* go to the beach 
* pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure 
* soak in the bath (music and candles optional)
* turn the music up and dance like no one's watching
* go shopping and buy yourself a little treat - a magazine, costume jewellery, fun socks etc.
* go for a bike ride
* grab a friend and go to the movies.

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