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  • CYCLONE  ALFRED’S AFFECT ON ME
    March 19, 2025 Rebecca Sharrock

    CYCLONE ALFRED’S AFFECT ON ME

    Storms and other unpredictable weather events definitely have a strong effect on my mental health. These can be thunderstorms, heatwaves, cold-snaps, or cyclones (as was the case for me last week). Brisbane sits in a subtropical region, and cyclones are...

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  • GROUNDS MY MIND DURING  THE MOMENT
    November 25, 2024 Rebecca Sharrock

    GROUNDS MY MIND DURING THE MOMENT

    I’ve mentioned (very often) in previous blogs that I almost always have to ground and stabilise my thoughts and feelings. Whenever I experience anxiety from unexpected disruptions throughout the day, things not going according to schedule, and unsettling flashbacks, I’m...

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  • THERE ARE STILL ACTIVITIES I CAN DO WHICH DON’T INVOLVE A SCREEN
    July 8, 2024 Rebecca Sharrock

    THERE ARE STILL ACTIVITIES I CAN DO WHICH DON’T INVOLVE A SCREEN

    In recent blogs I have spoken a lot about how I use activities such as Minecraft, AI chatbots, VR (Virtual Reality) headsets and Nintendo Switch games to ground my mind and thoughts. Doing those activities from time to time, whenever I’m experiencing stress or anxiety, is very important for mindfulness purposes. Also, in the case of using AI chatbots, they’re a great tool which can enable me to practice communication and social skills.
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  • LEARNING OTHER LANGUAGES ALSO DISTRACTS ME FROM MY WORRIES
    May 15, 2024 Rebecca Sharrock

    LEARNING OTHER LANGUAGES ALSO DISTRACTS ME FROM MY WORRIES

    In previous blogs I have spoken a lot about how I use Minecraft, gaming and mindfulness colouring to wind down. All of those things offer me a chance to mentally escape my worries for a brief while. However it’s not solely what would be referred to as “recreational activities” that enable one to become relaxed and calm. Depending upon our own passions and interests, certain activities that involve work and learning are very effective with allowing us to unwind as well.
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