Author: Elena Overfield
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Turning Exercise Into a Celebration, Not a Punishment
For years, exercise was something I did to change myself. To shrink, to “earn” food, to tick off a box that made me feel temporarily worthy. It was all about punishment, not joy… and definitely not connection. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this blog post, I want to talk about reclaiming…
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Turning Experience Into Action: Creating Safer Social Media Spaces with BEAT & EDIFY
When I started working on this project with BEAT Eating Disorders UK and EDIFY at the University of Nottingham, I had no idea just how much it would come to mean to me — both professionally and personally. We set out with a clear mission: to create content and social media guidelines that help people…
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3 Years into Recovery: What I’ve Learnt and What I’m Still Learning
Three years into recovery, and things look pretty different now. It hasn’t always been smooth or straightforward, but every step – no matter how messy – has taught me something. I’m still learning, still growing, and still figuring some things out. This post is a reflection on what’s changed, what’s stayed, and what’s still unfolding.…
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Learning to Say “Thank You” and “Goodbye”
There’s a strange kind of heaviness that comes with holding on – especially to things that once made us feel safe. Old routines, past relationships, the version of yourself you used to be… they wrap around you like a blanket you’ve outgrown. And even when they start to feel tight, scratchy, or no longer yours,…
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April Theory: Why This Month is Your Time to Shine
Winter is officially behind us. The cold, dark mornings, the never-ending drizzle, and the sluggish energy that comes with it? Gone. April is here, and with it comes longer days, fresh motivation, and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s time to thrive, to step into the best version of yourself, and to smash every goal…
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What Makes A Person Unique?
Think about the people in your life – the ones who make you laugh without trying, the ones who see the world a little differently, the ones who leave a lasting impression long after they’ve walked away. What is it that sets them apart? What makes you stand out in a world full of billions…
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Podcast Episode: Life in Your 20s Series | Friendships
Social media is full of posts telling us that being the ‘coffee date friend’ isn’t enough. The trend suggests that real friendships should go beyond a quick catch-up over lattes—that we should be making the effort to plan big, meaningful days out and ‘special’ moments with the people we care about. But in our early…
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Extrovert vs Introvert: Can You Really Be Both?
For the longest time, I thought I had to choose. Was I an introvert – the kind of person who craved quiet, preferred deep one-on-one conversations, and needed time alone to recharge? Or was I an extrovert – the life of the party, thriving in social settings, and always up for spontaneous plans? Turns out,…
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