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‘What should I do with my life?’ starts with ‘who do I want to be?’

Teenage girl talking to someone

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My Life

How to talk to someone about my mental health

Image of teenager

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My Life

Struggling to get through the day? Getting to the root cause

Portrait Of Male Student Working At Laptop

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My Life

Try a 30 day challenge to Grow Your Mindset

Shot of a young woman having a therapeutic session with a psychologist

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My Life

Mental health – recognising the signs that you may need support

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My Life

Accomplish more with an accomplishment jar

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My Life

What if I don’t have a talent? Don’t stress!

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My Life

Creating an action plan to help prepare for the future

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My Life

Famous fails – get inspired by the ones that kept trying