Posts by: halynasadventures
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8 Ways to Be A Great LGBTQ+ Ally
An LGBT+ ally is someone who identifies as heterosexual and is cisgender, yet supports equal rights, gender equality and LGBT+ social movements. Even if you mean well, it’s always good…
by halynasadventures | 03/06/2024 at 9:00am
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The link between nature and mental health?
Being outdoors may be great for your mental health and emotional wellbeing, but why is that? And how can I reap the benefits that being in nature has to offer?…
by halynasadventures | 15/05/2024 at 9:00am
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Apps That Could Help With Your Mental Wellbeing
Could spending time on your phone help you with your mental health and wellbeing? Out with the old and in with the new! We are often told that our phones…
by halynasadventures | 29/02/2024 at 9:00am
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Exploring Sustainability at St Fagans National Museum of History
St Fagans is one of seven museums managed by Amgueddfa Cymru, two of which are in Cardiff. For The Future is in Our Hands campaign, we explore sustainability, both past…
by halynasadventures | 06/03/2023 at 7:20am
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Mental Health And Suicide Prevention During Movember
Movember is an annual event every November run by the Movember charity, the leading non-profit changing the face of men’s health. How can I be involved? Traditionally, many people would…
by halynasadventures | 01/11/2022 at 7:00am
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Podcasts To Listen To During Black History Month
Black History Month (BHM) is a great time to explore Black history and reflect on Black experiences in both the past and present during October. The month aims to raise…
by halynasadventures | 21/10/2022 at 8:00am
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5 Ways To Learn New Things Outside of School
Learning doesn’t have to just stop once you finish your formal education. You can tailor what and when you learn based on your interests, and open up a whole world…
by halynasadventures | 28/06/2022 at 8:00am
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Empathy: The Unsung Human Superpower
Invisibility, telekinesis and teleportation may be your dream superpowers, but what’s the likelihood of you actually harnessing that power? Instead, take a look at what empathy is and how you…
by halynasadventures | 09/06/2022 at 8:00am
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A Legacy For Change: Remembering Stephen Lawrence
On 22nd April 1993, an 18-year-old black British teenager named Stephen Lawrence was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack in London whilst waiting for a bus. Who was Stephen Lawrence?…
by halynasadventures | 22/04/2022 at 12:44pm
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Mindfully Being Mindful – A Review of my Week Using Headspace
Whilst trying to find her inner Zen, Hallie decided to give Headspace, a popular guided meditation app, a try. This article was originally submitted by Hallie in 2020. We are…
by halynasadventures | 21/04/2022 at 8:00am
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Should We Start Cancelling ‘Cancel Culture’?
Cancel culture has become increasingly popular and normalised in society but does this mean that it’s okay? What is cancel culture? According to the Oxford dictionary, cancel culture is “the…
by halynasadventures | 04/03/2022 at 9:00am
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The Social Dilemma: Consequences of Social Media on Humanity
As of 2022, 4.6 billion people use social media. But, this may have more negative impacts than we initally think. Here’s why… The curse of social media Social media has…
by halynasadventures | 02/03/2022 at 9:00am
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Could The “Saddest” Day of the Year Get Better By Simply Having a Brew?
Blue Monday, named the “most difficult day of the year” strikes sadness in many, but why? Is there anything we can do to make the day better? Find out in…
by halynasadventures | 17/01/2022 at 8:00am
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Going Vegan In Veganuary
Every January, thousands of people sign up to take part in Veganuary – a yearly challenge to eat vegan for the whole month. Let’s take a look at what veganism…
by halynasadventures | 03/01/2022 at 7:00am
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Misconceptions about HIV
Let’s take this World AIDS Day as a great opportunity to tackle your misconceptions about both HIV. What is HIV? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that…
by halynasadventures | 21/11/2021 at 8:00am
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Top Recycling Tips For Students in Cardiff
In 2021, Recycle Week runs from 20th to 26th September and is a great opportunity to remind you of all the great ways you can help the environment by recycling. Recycling…
by halynasadventures | 24/09/2021 at 9:00am
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Recommendations To Make A Non-Reader Love Reading
This is how I turned from not picking up a book for fun in 6 years, to reading 1 book per month. If you’re looking to start reading, or get…
by halynasadventures | 06/09/2021 at 8:00am
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Here’s A Reminder To Never Give Up
When times get tough, sometimes it feels like the only option is giving up. No matter how many times you fail or how hard things get, keep pushing on –…
by halynasadventures | 15/08/2021 at 9:00am
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What Does It Mean To Be A Young Person Living In Cardiff?
As part of the Summer of Smiles festival in Cardiff during the summer of 2021, young creatives aged between 14-18 were given the opportunity to get involved in a commission….
by halynasadventures | 10/08/2021 at 10:00am
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What’s Your Relationship With Cardiff Like?
Ever wondered what other young people think about living in Cardiff? As part of the Summer of Smiles, ProMo-Cymru and TheSprout teamed up to commission young people to be resident…
by halynasadventures | 29/07/2021 at 8:00am