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Hi everyone! It's Matt here. Ever heard of FOMO? Fear of Missing Out. It’s a concept that is synonymous with modern life.  Everything is online these days and you have to always be seen to be doing something cool. Going to the gym? Better make sure you check in on Facebook. Meeting friends for lunch? Get those pouty faces ready. Hashtag Social Distancing. FOMO is particularly associated with social media and mental health. Now, this isn’t an academic essay, and so I’m not going to produce a load of references, but I’m sure you’re aware that there is a link between social media usage and mental health issues.  Photo by Polina Zimmerman from Pexels Many of us don’t know a world without Facebook, twitter or Instagram. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s just the speed that the world has evolved in recent years. We have grown up with technology as a second nature, and that has provided some handy skills for life. I remember once hearing about so...

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...