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The long history of New Year’s resolutions
Joanne Dickson | January 2, 2023New year resolutions continue to capture people’s imagination, hopes, and promises for betterment. Even after 4,000 years of civilisation, the new year continues to symbolise a new threshold. An opportunity for a fresh start.
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Sticking to those New Year’s resolutions
Joanne Dickson | January 1, 2021From losing weight to being kinder, we’ve all set – and failed to keep – New Year’s resolutions in the past, so what steps can we take to improve our chances this time around?
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Year 12 can be stressful, but setting strong and healthy goals can help you thrive
Joanne Dickson | February 11, 2020Many students are anxious as they enter year 12 as they look forward to crucial exams, but adopting a few simple coping strategies can reduce the stress and improve their outcomes.
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Hitting the right targets in the final year of school
Joanne Dickson | February 1, 2019The final year of high school can be one of the most fraught and stressful times in a young person’s life, but setting specific, achievable aims can help reduce anxiety and improve personal and academic results.