Mental Health – Uptown Oracle

Post University Blues

UptownOracle — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:00:58 +0000

For the past few years I’ve seen so many people finish university and graduate therefore starting their exciting new graduate life. From people I’ve known for years, to those I’ve met briefly during my own university experience, I’ve seen the unbridled joy of those completing their degrees. I completely understand as I’ve felt my own […]

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Exercise to Combat Negative Feelings for a Girl who Hates Exercise

UptownOracle — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:00:21 +0000

As someone who well and truly hates any form of exercising this is a very strange post to write. But when my grandad went into hospital suddenly (he’s better now!), going to the gym was one of the only things I could do which distracted me completely from worrying and over thinking things. So I […]

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Everyday Self Care

UptownOracle — Sat, 19 May 2018 16:00:41 +0000

Self care is one of those things that you need to do continuously and not just as a once a week (or month) pamper session. Obviously daily bubble baths and a full scale beauty regime to make yourself feel better can’t be done every day, but a lot of the little things can help. Drink […]

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Apps for Self Care

UptownOracle — Fri, 18 May 2018 16:00:14 +0000

When I got my new phone I got to take some time to go through the apps I’d previously downloaded, and pick which ones I use most and should get on my new phone. One of the main things I focused on was which apps helped me to lead a better life, and to look […]

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Tea Time

UptownOracle — Thu, 17 May 2018 16:00:59 +0000

You always seem to see ‘have some tea’ on those lists for self care, but do you actually know which tea you should be having? There’s so many different types of tea and they all have different benefits for you. If you’re feeling tired then black tea can perk you up, if you’re feeling anxious lemon […]

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Dealing with Holiday Stress

UptownOracle — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:00:07 +0000

It’s that time of year when we have 5 million celebratory events to go to, presents to buy, trains to catch and friends and family to meet up with. Of course, this is often a festive and happy time of year, but sometimes it can get quite stressful. Have you bought everyone’s presents? Can you […]

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Living with the Winter Blues

UptownOracle — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:00:23 +0000

Although the holiday season is a wonderful time of year, a lot of people feel a lot less jolly than expected around this time of year. I know that as soon as the days start getting shorter and I’m walking home in the dark everyday that I’m feeling a lot moodier, unhappier and just not […]

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Deal with Stress

UptownOracle — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 09:00:46 +0000

It’s nearing the end of December and if you’re a fellow student this means January exams are coming up. Fast. Although Christmas is exciting, the looming dread often dampens my mood over the holidays. Sound familiar? Here’s my top tips on how to deal with stress before it overshadows the festive season: Being stressed will […]

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