Stephanie Hardy – Writing from the Heart
Looking for hope, progress and ikigai in an increasingly volatile world
Tag: COVID-19
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
I spent some time over the early May Bank Holiday weekend thinking about my current well-being and how important it is to stay attuned to how changes in circumstances can impact it. It seems a fitting time to share some of those reflections ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) 2021. My starting point will… Read.
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Beat Blue Monday
I believe that as 2021 begins, it’s more important than ever before not to put your life on pause because of our circumstances. With Blue Monday mere days away, this feels particularly topical as a way to beat it. Christmas provided a good period for reflection, with New Year constituting a moment to challenge myself… Read.
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Finding our diamonds
There’s a lot of anger and hurt in the world right now, and I understand why but I worry about the long-term consequences. Whilst expressing the feelings is cathartic, negativity can end up fuelling negativity in a vicious spiral. Not a single person needs that weight right now. Today I want to reflect on finding… Read.
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Lists vs Lockdown
In view of Boris’ announcement, I thought I’d talk about mental health this week. I can’t offer any advice because I’m not a trained mental health professional, but I have personal experience with anxiety and depression so I’m reflecting on how I’m handling it. My situation is that I live alone, am part way through… Read.
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COVID-19 Racism: Bystander or Upstander?
On 22 July 2020, I got a message out of nowhere from a University friend. The most recent previous message in the conversation was April 2007. He wanted to know if I had time for a call. Given the circumstances, I didn’t think I was being overly cynical to anticipate being asked for a favour.… Read.
Writing from the Heart 