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My Take

Mental Illness and Daring to Try

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Mental illness doesn't necessarily equate to stagnancy! I'm here to prove that daring to try can bring surprising greatness and success even in the midst of struggle.

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Art Gallery

Guest Artwork – Surreal Expression

January 23, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Welcome to the first pieces of artwork sent in by a viewer! What do YOU see, feel and think of this surreal expression of emotion?

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Art Gallery

Japanese Art – Kintsugi

January 19, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Art in the style of Kintsugi, representing how we may feel broken but can always be repaired and become even stronger!

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Art Gallery

Mental Health Art Gallery

January 19, 2021December 11, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

I present the newest section of my blog, the Mental Health Art Gallery. Art can be tremendously impactful and my goal is to have a meaningful space for sharing creativity!

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My Take

Preventing Self-Harm

January 17, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Self-harm is a damaging way to cope with distress and it's something that I too still struggle with. Here is an activity worksheet for preventing it and making plans for triggering situations.

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My Take

Mental Illness and Studying Tricks

January 14, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Another article for you on studying tricks for school, especially if you're struggling with mental illness. Featuring effective note taking that isn't overwhelming!

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Feel-Good Corner

Animal Therapy – 3

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

My third animal therapy video is up for smiles!

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My Take

Mental Illness and School

January 11, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

School is a serious and challenging endeavour with or without mental illness, and this article is intended as a leg up for all my fellow students!

Tagged discipline, Mental illness, Motivation, prioritization, school1 Comment
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My Take

Mental Illness: Reshaping Perspective and View

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Even without mental illness, perspective and view are essential. Shaping and reshaping the way we see things is a huge component to life and how we react to it.

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My Take

Mental Illness and Making a Healthy Routine

January 3, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Whether one has a mental illness or not, a healthy routine and schedule is very important. Here are my tips on creating them, along with the pitfalls!

Tagged healthy routines, making a good schedule, sustainable1 Comment

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