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Read more about the article Sexual abuse is not your fault
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Guest Blog

Sexual abuse is not your fault

by Andrew Lord

Evidence has shown that sexual abuse is pervasive and widespread, and as a legal representative for many survivors my own caseload leads me to believe that we should assume sexual abuse takes place in every corner of our society. I write this blog as Respect Yourself has established a campaign for survivors of abuse, launching a new social media page @ry_ineedhelp, and am pleased that there will be more resources and support available for the many, many survivors out there.

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June 30, 2023
Read more about the article No one is you, and that is your superpower
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Guest Blog

No one is you, and that is your superpower

by Taz Burwaiss

Respect Yourself has asked me to write about the topic of knowing yourself, and how this relates to your career. I’m really pleased they’ve asked me to write on this topic, as it’s a hugely important topic in the world of business and marketing.

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May 17, 2022
Read more about the article Choose your coping mechanisms wisely!
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Choose your coping mechanisms wisely!

by Joe Postings

My name is Joe. I am a 32 year old man. I decided to do a written piece for Respect Yourself because I was on their website checking out what they do and I was hooked by their aim…”helping young people develop skills, capacities and capabilities to participate in society”. Why does that mean so much to me?

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January 27, 2019
Read more about the article Plan your Sundays
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Positive change / Time Management

Plan your Sundays

If you are at school or work during the week, you may find Sunday a difficult day, as it is long and unstructured. Set a reminder for every Saturday morning to plan what you will do on Sunday. Get library books; plan a walking route; organise a visit.

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November 19, 2018
Read more about the article Self-care as a teenager for sustainable mental health
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Self-care as a teenager for sustainable mental health

by the Jumo Health Team

As a teenager, the pressure to perform well in school, manage extracurriculars, and build up an attractive college or university resume can be immense.

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November 11, 2018
Read more about the article Everything is connected
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Positive change

Everything is connected

The greatest illusion of this world is the illusion of separation. Things you think are separate and different are actually one and the same. We are all one people, but we live as if divided.

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November 2, 2018
Read more about the article Prepare essay answers in an exam
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Education / Studying

Prepare essay answers in an exam

If you are asked to answer essay-style questions in an exam, spend some time jotting down ideas and a brief plan to help you to use your writing time effectively. This is something to practice as a revision technique.

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October 1, 2018
Read more about the article Get better at problem-solving
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Get better at problem-solving

Using step-by-step problem solving doesn’t always lead to perfect solutions, but it increases your likelihood of resolving the problem – partially or completely. It might also help you feel more in control of the situation.

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September 26, 2018
Read more about the article Problems have solutions
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Positive change

Problems have solutions

For most problems it is possible to find partial or complete solutions. Look for the best solutions and put them into practice. It’s important to not act on impulse, no matter how mad or upset you are: you might do something you regret later.

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September 25, 2018
Read more about the article Read exam questions carefully
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Education / Studying

Read exam questions carefully

Make sure you read exam questions carefully. Be aware of how many questions you have to answer, how many marks are allocated to each, and answer enough to get the marks. Attempt to answer all questions if you can to increase the marks you could be given.

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September 24, 2018