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You could be forgiven for thinking that kindness is dead. People seem narcissistic, only interested in their own fame and gratification. Why not be radical and practice some random acts of kindness? According to an article in the Huffington Post being kind can make you happier, is good for your brain and can make you live longer.
Check out www.randomactsofkindness.org for ideas.
Check out www.randomactsofkindness.org for ideas.
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The Royal Women's Hospital has some good advice about what to eat when you're studying for exams. They suggest:
1. Eat small, frequent meals.
2. Easy and nutritious foods such as frozen dinners, tinned soup, peanut butter, cheese, tuna or chicken sandwiches and eggs on toast.
3. Snack on yoghurt, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, plain popcorn, veggie sticks with dip.
4. Limit coffee or tea intake to two cups per day.
5. Drink plenty of water.
You can read more here.
1. Eat small, frequent meals.
2. Easy and nutritious foods such as frozen dinners, tinned soup, peanut butter, cheese, tuna or chicken sandwiches and eggs on toast.
3. Snack on yoghurt, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, plain popcorn, veggie sticks with dip.
4. Limit coffee or tea intake to two cups per day.
5. Drink plenty of water.
You can read more here.
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Why not sacrifice some of that time you spend on Netflix or social media and volunteer for a local organisation or event. Go to www.govolunteer.com.au and click on Student Volunteering, select your state and find a charity or event that suits you.
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It's good to get your body moving whether for weight loss or fitness. The Workout Labs website has a catalogue of exercises that you can select from to custom make your own workout. Or, you can select one of their ready made ones such as this Full Body Dumbbell Workout for Teens. You can also send the exercises to your phone. They have a Pinterest page with free printable workouts too. Find more information here.
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For those of you who are doing exams or stressed for various reasons, did you know that stress balls actually work. According to Occupational Therapist, Carolyn Fitzgibbon, this sensory stress relief is not a gimmick and genuinely relieves tension (Wellbeing Issue 164, page 54). Other forms of touch that can relieve tension include, patting a cat or dog, playing with a smooth stone or piece of Blu-Tack. You can get this cute world globe stress ball from the ABC shop.