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🎼 Listen to Yourself 🎶 Trust your inner voice and remember to unite in spirit first. This jewelry concept was made as a focus tool to bring inner peace to the wearer. Rattling inside this silver and gold ear bell is a freshwater pearl. As your head and world turns, you create your own tender music inside. Meditate while practicing peaceful protests and stay tuned. #staytuned #trustyourvoice #findsupport #notalone #protestpeacefully #earbell #earringing #ringing #innerear #innerjewelry #hearingaid #listeningaid #earjewelry #nopiercing #silverjewelry #blacklivesmatter #antiracism (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBD9m6xj7E4/?igshid=f082dncncfj1

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Homesickness: How to cope

Written by Athena Potsos, a fourth year MEng Chemical Engineering student at the University of Nottingham.

University is an exciting place: you get to meet new people, learn new things… But these happy feelings are almost always found with homesickness lurking in the dark. As an international student, when I’m in the lecture hall, sitting with my friends, smiling, having a good time, I’m still 3,700 miles (6,000 km) away from home. Away from my friends, my parents, my brother, my baby sister, my dogs and my home. It’s tough, seeing my sister grow up when I’m on the other side of the Atlantic. But that homesickness doesn’t bother me anymore, and it shouldn’t bother you.

What to do when you feel homesick

Accept it

The first step in overcoming homesickness isn’t ignoring it, or thinking that it’s wrong. It’s accepting the fact that it’s a completely normal response. Whether you’re from Nottingham or from New Zealand, or anywhere in between, your homesickness is valid. It’s a normal human response, so don’t hide it: understand and accept it. Accept the fact that a lot has just changed. That the life you were used to has just been thrown upside down. The feelings you are experiencing are to be expected. 

Stay in touch 

The next step is to find a way to connect back home. Today we have loads of options: Skype, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and plenty more. All of these services let us talk to the ones we love and miss back home.

Home doesn’t seem so far away when I’m chatting with my family on Thanksgiving, or saying hello to all my relatives when Easter rolls around. Staying connected is super important, so don’t forget it!

Make friends

Another great way to curb your homesickness is to find others in your situation. One of my best friends is also an international student and we’ve bonded over it many times. Just remember that anyone could be in this situation, not just those far from home. Just find someone who may also be struggling and say hi.

If you’re still finding it hard, go out and find a sports group or society to join. It’s often said that a good way to deal with homesickness is to keep busy. By engaging in positive activities, you may begin to see that the homesickness gets easier and easier. There are loads of opportunities at Nottingham, and a lot of the people you'll interact with have been in your shoes before and understand how you feel.

Give yourself time

Finally, if you've done all those things and still have trouble, just give it time. It will get better. Take time to get used to the changes in your life and you'll soon make friends and get into the routine of lectures. I know it may sound impossible and the homesickness feels like it'll never go away, but I promise you it will.

I still remember my first night here in Nottingham on my own. I felt scared, regretful, like I should just pack everything up and go home. To be honest though, I'm so glad I stayed. I've had one of the best experiences of my life, being here at Uni. I've learnt so many new things and have found friends with whom I can truly be myself. You should be so proud that you've made it this far, so get out there and make your mark! If you need a helping hand you can find support here.

[wellbeingportal]

To be completely honest with you - it is very important to surround yourself with people who support you with good ideas and intentions. Our crew often interferes with our decisions and emotions, so be sure that you are in a healthy and supportive tribe. Surround yourself with people who share the same interests as you, and with those who truly care about you and support you. Celebrate success together!

[valentinefoundation]

To be completely honest with you - it is very important to surround yourself with people who support you with good ideas and intentions. Our crew often interferes with our decisions and emotions, so be sure that you are in a healthy and supportive tribe. Surround yourself with people who share the same interests as you, and with those who truly care about you and support you. Celebrate success together!

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Let’s talk about ESA’s for a second. Emotional support animals are a great option for people who are struggling with mental illness. Truth be told, I was never a big believer in this until we got Remy. I never thought that developing a bond with my pup would affect my mental health. But I was so wrong! As time wore on, I not only felt happy when I was snuggling my dog, but I felt more brave and confident. I faced more fears. I knew I could always come home, curl up on the couch, and call Remington into the room to make me feel a bit better. When I’m at my lowest, he’s always there to cheer me up. When I am a crying mess, he’s always the first one to sit by me and watch nervously until I’m better. I am so grateful for ESA’s- but mostly for Remington! #esa #esadog #emotionalsupportdog #emotionalsupportanimal #remington #puppers #pups #dog #dogs #comfortanimal #comfortdog #therapy #therapydog #therapydogs #findjoy #findsupport #supportsystem #supportgroup #supportyourfriends #supporting (at Rexburg, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCsBqsnrr8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=isxcq98trq3f

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[vegannightschool]

The shadow of rebellion

by Connor Thomas Five minute read

Digesting raw feeling and fighting with acceptance.

Photo credits: Steven Tiller 

Heading into the unknown, I leave the life I have behind for two weeks. Accepting the state of this world and the indifferent attitudes of those around me, I hope somehow that I can make a difference. I can’t stop talking about it, can’t stop planning and acting. I know I’m doing too much and I can’t say no, because what I do will never be enough. I’m in London. I’m surrounded. High visibility jackets, apathetic faces and loud piercing sirens. Yet this is nothing, this is nothing compared to what they go through. This is our only shot at creating a better world! Keep on! Come on! KEEP ON keeping on.

You awaken.

Was it a dream or a nightmare?

Did we make progress?

Did people listen?

Why don’t people listen?

Questions like these, or of similar nature, may have cropped up in your thoughts. You might have tried to answer them. They may have made it into conversation with fellow rebels, family or friends in which a positive or negative answer was produced. They may sit unattended and repressed, occasionally causing minor earthquakes in your attitude and orientation to yourself and others. How long do we keep the unspoken feelings submerged before they breach the surface and create an unwanted tsunami of disconnection and despair?

Recently, times have been steady. The waters are calmer, yet the waves of disorder haven’t fully settled. Society feels a little strange. It takes a little bit of readjustment to come home to a house with four walls, after sleeping in a tent outside of a government building. Soon, you may have your first citizens assembly in a room rather than in a street. You may have been to, or plan to go to a debrief or welcome party soon. You may be about to do another action or begin planning one with fellow rebels. How do you feel about it?

Do you feel like you are expected to maintain happy, positive and hopeful vibes? Is there space for raw emotion to come to the surface? Are we taking time to answer questions that plague us?

These probing questions might make me look as if I am trying to play the devil’s advocate. However, I feel as if I’m checking in with our reality. I’m going to open my wounds up and tell you that after the rebellion I experienced burnout. Below I’m going suggest something that may be hard to do, though from my experience, I feel it’s essential.

As I smoulder away in my own internalised despair, I can tell that people are noticing I’m not as chirpy or happy as I once was. From their point of view I seem less hopeful. I do feel less hopeful.

What use is hopelessness and despair, I wonder. This feeling is useless I decide. Let me put it aside for a moment while I plan the next action or write the next piece!

When I had the spring of a lamb on a frosty May morning, I had no need to consider anything except what was next; like a hound awaiting his companion throwing another ball to fetch. Now I’ve been at this game of fetch a while and my legs don’t have the spring they once had. I was feeling terrified about our future, rolling around in reoccurring despair and amid depths of exhaustion. Everything felt urgent. It certainly was (and still is) a situation of urgency, and what does urgency bring with it?

Manic activity.

Within manic activity there is often something we forget about. The walks we used to go on with our companions. The books we used to love dipping in and out of. The healthy food we once had the energy to prepare. The social connections we were motivated to maintain. Over time all of these (and many more important to you) were forgotten about. Ultimately, our sense of self diminished.

I can guess that this happened to many of us prior to, during and after the rebellion. I can predict that, like myself, you struggled (or in my case, didn’t want) to admit that you were slowly losing yourself in the pursuit of doing good. Behold, the doom and gloom of the shadow I’ve shone light on here does evaporate in the candlelight of connection, inspiration and self-disclosure.

Post rebellion is a time for us to begin appreciating what we have, how far we have come and acceptance of how far we’ve got to go.

It’s time to be vulnerable. It’s time to ask for support.

We may have come home to loved ones who don’t understand, housemates who think we’re crazy or best friends who think we’re amazing. I’m asking you now, to prioritise your own wellbeing for the future of the movement. Without connection, we can’t be inspired. Without inspiration to open our minds and guts, we can’t self-disclose. Without disclosure, we carry the weight of uncertainty, despair and exhaustion into our next action, interaction, and ultimately, our next thought.

Even when it feels like you’re admitting how inexcusable humanity seems (which in many cases, they really are!), it’s better to accept the reality of this world, than distort your vision of it. If we can’t accept the totality of a problem, we can’t actively begin to fix it. In hindsight, I can see my anger towards my fellow species was a useful tool to motivate me to act. Although, this anger is like a fossil fuel; you can burn it and it’ll propel you forward! Eventually though, it’ll run out, you will burn out. It’s time to get on the good stuff! So, we look for bountiful regenerative sources of fuel: broccoli, cabbage, lentils, beans, pears, beets, plant-based patties and LOVE! That LOVE full of the compassion we show towards animals, we must learn to show towards ourselves and those around us, no matter how ignorant the other seems.

When you feel anguish, desolation, sadness, hopelessness or anything that puts a black tint in your green glasses… I ask you to not be the ignorant one. Tell somebody about it. A brother, a mother, a friend or a fellow rebel (or even a therapist https://www.climatepsychologyalliance.org/therapy/388-findsupport), these people are here to listen.

Let’s practice:

Patience with ourselves and others.

Persistence in our self-disclosure and actions.

Acceptance of the diabolic state this world is in because of human action.

LOVE & RAGE WILL BRING ABOUT CHANGE. 💚

Photo credits: Steven Tiller

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Wellbeing at University

Whether you’re a first year undergraduate just starting your University adventure, or furthering your academic career as a PhD student, everyone needs a little support from time to time.

From mental health issues and general wellbeing to academic support and night time safety, there’s loads of help available at your Students’ Union, no matter what stage of study you’re at.

That’s because you’re automatically a member of your Students’ Union from the day you arrive to the day you graduate, and we’re all here for one thing: to look out for each other’s welfare, health and wellbeing.

Here are a few of our support services and where you can find them:

Your Equal Opportunities and Welfare Officer

Myles is your Equal Opps and Welfare Officer for 2019/20, and it’s his job to promote and advocate for your health, welfare and wellbeing. He’s working with your SU and the University to make sure we provide the best welfare support possible.

Make sure you say hello when you see him around campus, or pop in to see him in the Officers’ office on C Floor, Portland Building, University Park.

Email: suwelfare@nottingham.ac.uk Twitter: UoNSU_Welfare Facebook: UoNSUWelfare

Welfare Network 

Headed up by Myles, your Equal Opps and Welfare Officer, the Welfare Network brings together staff, students and welfare service representatives, runs campaigns on welfare and wellbeing, and holds events like Wellbeing Cafés.

Look out for details online and on campus.

Visit: su.nottingham.ac.uk/societies/society/welfarenetwork/

Students’ Union Advice 

The place to go when you’re looking for help with housing, money or your course. It’s also a hate crime reporting centre.

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 4.30pm; Wednesday 10.30am – 5pm Call: +44 (0)115 846 8730 Email: SUAdvice@nottingham.ac.uk Visit: https://www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/advice/

Nightline 

A student-run service that’s here to listen to you, whether you’re having problems with friends, exam stress, or if you just need someone to talk to.

Open: Every night during term time, 7pm – 8am Call: +44 (0)115 9514 985 Email (open 365 days a year): nightlineanon@nottingham.ac.uk

Night Owls 

A team of students who make sure you’re safe on nights out. They’ll help you get home and provide you with water, first aid and food.

Look out for them on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12 midnight – 4am Call: +44 (0)115 784 1580 Email: nottinghamnightowls@outlook.com Visit: nottinghamnightowls.co.uk

HealthyU

The University offers lots of support with your health and wellbeing. From mental health and sexual health to advice about alcohol, drugs, smoking and addiction, their HealthyU pages have plenty of information on who to contact when you need help.

Our Welfare Guide  has even more information about where to go when you need a helping hand, as well as other key information like where to register for a GP, what your other student Networks are and how to contact campus security, so make sure you keep it handy.

Remember, no matter what you need, there’s always someone here to help you. So reach out and talk to someone – you’re not alone.

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[thecelebratedwoman]

10 of Pentacles 6 of Cups Obstacle: the devil Remedy: strength This Friday message is all about hopes, dreams and family being stunted by addiction and by shadows. I won't go deep into the weeds with it, but, if this is you, and you know who you are....it's time to focus more on the remedy than on the events surrounding the fix . . . Addiction is A Mother . . . Remedy: Strength If you are the afflicted, seek help. Period. End of story...just do it, for yourself, for the future, for others . . . If you are being tormented by the afflicted, step to the side. You can protect yourself annnnnd love deeply, but from a safe distance.... that is an honest promise . . . In either case, you are going to have to draw from the wells of the mighty to get through, but you will...and you will find all your dreams alive and thriving on the other side of recovery #uusidesignstudio #tenofpentacles #sixofcups #thedevil #strength #addicitionisreal #recoveryisworthit #dontenable #itisworthit #youareworthit #tarottribe #fridayguidance #tarotreadersofinstagram #staythecourse #findsupport #alanon #everyaddictionalsocomeswithaprice #seekhelpplease