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Quick Read By Josh First of all, Happy Mental Health Awareness Week. For many this is the hardest Mental Health Awareness Week they've ever faced. Social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, depression - these are some of the challenges that people are facing. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels For a lot of us, we've gone home to our families and this means that you have the opportunity to be closer than ever with your support network.  So how can you make the most of this situation? Family is a massively important part of our lives and that's why communication is so important.  Remove Distractions  Before you try and engage in conversation, get rid of any and all distractions. Modern times are dictated by notifications, messages and updates. Photo by Tracy Le Blanc from Pexels Get these out of the way, turn the TV off and actually have a conversation with those closest to you.  Pay Attention Only 10% of our communication is...

By Josh  Self-isolation can be a really difficult time so it's important to remember how to effectively use your time. See it as an opportunity for personal growth, not quarantine. Here is a quick read to give you some advice!  Step 1: Hygiene  Make sure you continue with personal hygiene not only to beat COVID-19 but also to help with a positive mindset. Stick to the same routine you have for work/university/school etc. and treat it like any other day. Wake up at the same time you always do and have a shower, clean your teeth and whatever else you  usually do. The brain uses this routine as a way of getting itself fired up for the day. If you begin to fall out of this rhythm your brain won't be as sharp and it will take you a lot longer to get going in the morning.    Photo by Adrienn from Pexels   Step 2: The Default Diary Photo by Jess Bailey Designs from Pexels Sit down at 9am and create what is known as a Default Diary . In da...