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Connecting with others is a great way to feel good – we can learn so much from each other. Finding people you trust and who you’re comfortable with is really helpful if there are things that you want a bit of support with.

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Writer's Block

By Eleanor Hurton

We all come across a block in our journeys at some point or another. [...] But how can we learn and grow if we walk away from the issues in our lives?

Let's Adult Together

By Eleanor Hurton

"Sometimes I feel like a mini adult and I just want to get the advice of an 'adultier' adult who has more life experience and wisdom than I have. I want to talk to an adult, but suddenly I realise that I am an adult – and that can feel pretty scary at times."

A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved

By Eleanor Hurton

"We all have times in life when our challenges seem to be bigger than our ability to cope. What I have discovered is that during those times, instead of looking at these challenges as things I can’t do, I should look at them as challenges I can’t face alone."

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Bounce explores gore bay

Bounce watches the sunrise!

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Balancing social life and uni

By Eleanor, 19

Now that Uni and schools are back it is really important to find the right balance between studies, social life and other commitments. Here Eleanor shares some great tips on how to prioritise and use the right tools to find that right balance.

What are you grateful for?

BounceFeed Stressbusters

taking a photo of spring #justbouncethings

Road trip jams

Get Outside

Say thanks!

By Emily, 24

You know how your parents always told you to say "thank you" as a kid? Turns out they weren't just nagging you to be polite! Showing gratitude has so many benefits, whether that gratitude is expressed as a “thanks”, “chur” or “cheers”.

Street Artists

Pua Magasiva

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Contact Youthline

If you are struggling and need to talk to someone, our mates at Youthline are the ones to call, txt or web chat. They are open 24/7 so get in touch.

0800 37 66 33, Free txt 234 or visit www.YOUTHLINE.CO.NZ

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