Care for yourself - Don’t be your own enemy, caring will help.

Care for yourself like you may care for country.

Our mind is good at pointing out all things we regret, or feel ashamed of or stuff we have or haven’t done. It happens to everyone. We may even self-sabotage, which means we actively stop working towards our goals or move in the other direction just to prove to ourselves that we are no good, or couldn’t do something.

In these moments, ask yourself – ‘what advice would I give someone I care about?’, and try to apply that to yourself. It is hard enough and normal to experience raw and overwhelming emotions.

Try to care for that emotion, after all it is a part of you, become a little kinder to that emotion.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.