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18/01/2021

Even though I’ve lived in New Zealand for pretty much my entire life, I love that I can always come back and see a new landscape fairly easily. I distinctly remember feeling a sense of awe in all of these moments - at Roy’s Peak, watching the first sunrise of 2021 in Whangamata and on the Routeburn track. Getting into nature is such a great way to remember how small you are in the scheme of things. My time here has been special, challenging and worthwhile all at once. I’m most grateful for the ‘extra’ time I had here to explore, spend time with incredible people and I look forward to many more adventures in the future, whatever country I’m in 🏔

06/01/2021

Some happy snaps before the sunburn came to say hello ☀️🥴🥰

13/12/2020

It has been a big weekend of celebrations in my family, and a conversation I had with a family friend has really stuck with me.⁣
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She was telling me about a body image workshop for parents raising girls that she’d attended recently. We were talking about just how impressionable young girls can be, especially when it comes to social media and how intrinsically it is linked to the development of disordered eating behaviour.⁣
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It really made me think back to my relationship with social media when I first downloaded Instagram at the age of 14. I started the Bikini Body Guide around this time and jumped on the I Quit Sugar bandwagon. I specifically remember being obsessed with other people’s ‘progress photos’ and following their ‘lifestyle journeys’ (the words ‘diet culture’ more springs to mind now 🥴)
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I never recall thinking about what might be behind photos when I was that age. Yesterday, it was so nice to feel nice - to get dressed up and feel pretty. But this is for literally one day of the year, for most of the year I don’t look like this by any means. If I’m only willing to show myself at what I perceive as my best, does that mean I’m just perpetuating the same image that I once fell victim to?⁣
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Well - yes and no. I think we absolutely have the right to post photos of us feeling and looking our best. The older we get, the more we’re meant to learn how to appraise what we see. But if there is even one person scrolling through Instagram who is prone to forgetting all the work that goes into one photo, I just wanted to give a bit of a reminder of everything that went into this square that I didn’t post about ❤️

11/12/2020

Of all the things to go ahead this year, eventual good weather at Roy’s Peak topped the list 🏔

21/10/2020

I think this year has highlighted just how important the presence of support systems in our life are. Its incredible how the simplest things like watching a sunset and eating ice cream with my siblings can really lift my mood, and getting to be around people definitely feels extra-special at the moment 🍦 Regardless of where you are and who you’re surrounded by, it’s so important to know that people are always there to support and talk to you, regardless of the issue 🌟⠀
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I remember the first time I called a mental health helpline. It was around this time five years ago after I had a run in with my Year 10 English teacher over a piece of creative writing! It seems like a trivial issue looking at it now, but at the time having a counsellor on the other line to validate my feelings and tell me life would go on (it did) made all the difference.⠀
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This is why I’m so excited to be partnering with , a not-for-profit using technology to support mental health. Today marks the launch of launch of in Australia. Even though there are some fantastic mental health helplines out there, it can be really difficult to find the right one at times. Find a Helpline streamlines all of the services so that it is easy to access free mental health help! Go have a look and spread this resource around, it is a great one to bookmark and I’ve popped the link in my bio ❤️

01/10/2020

Had a lovely time in Mount Maunganui for a few days over the break ☀️ Delicious food, even better company and binged two seasons of Schitt’s Creek in three days which was a big plus 💫 Back recharged and ready to smash out the next few months ahead of summer!

15/09/2020

On this day two years ago, I had the incredible opportunity of giving a TEDx talk. It’s an experience I still look back on and am proud of because of the determination and resilience it took to get to the point of standing on a stage and talking to an audience about (what I once thought) was one of my biggest failures, as well as how I was able to apply a growth mindset to work towards a purpose in life that’s not contingent on a leadership position, specific career path or goal 🌱

I’m all for looking towards the future, but sometimes it’s really nice to look back and reflect on how far you’ve come. 16 year old Charlotte couldn’t see a life past a specific leadership position, the 17 year old gave a talk about it and at the sage age of 19 (irony intended), I look back on that girl with smile and pride, still determined as ever to help people connect the dots so that they can be empowered to lead themselves. ❤️

31/08/2020

✍️ Why I’m no longer trying to stay⁣
“on top of things”...📚⁣
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Hey hi hello! It’s been a crazy big few weeks since getting out of hotel quarantine (hence my lack of Insta presence) But I wanted to jump on with a thought that I’ve been processing recently. I would say right now is the busiest I’ve been in a long time in terms of juggling a bunch of projects, and I’ve caught myself saying/thinking that it will all be ok when I ‘get on top of things’. But what does this really mean when we break it down?⁣
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I think when I say I want to get on top of things, it means I ultimately want to be in control. But if this year has taught us anything, it’s reminded us of just how finite our circle of control really is. So it’s probably not the most productive thought pattern, hey?!⁣
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Instead, wouldn’t it be great to focus on setting (actually) reasonable amounts of work to do each day so we’re not intentionally setting ourselves up to be disappointed? It seems simple, but has definitely been a game changer for me. ⁣
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If you catch yourself in this thought pattern too, it could be a great exercise to challenge yourself to write ‘to do blocks’ rather than ‘to do lists’. Let’s see ourselves up for productivity, not for overwhelm ❤️⁣

10/08/2020

Just like that, two weeks of managed isolation are over! In all honesty, I approached these two weeks with a great deal of fear. Spending two weeks in a hotel room with your own thoughts to keep you company isn’t the most appealing of prospects 🙃 However, two weeks ago I decided I had two choices - I could suffer through this time and think about all the reasons why this is ‘unfair’, or I could see this time as an opportunity learn about myself and the world around me. ⁣
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What did I learn? Well, more than what could reasonably fit into this post! ⁣
I learned (with help from ) that situations don’t dictate how you feel, its your belief about those situations that do. I’m proud to say that I used these two weeks to help put an incredible podcast season together that I really hope is going to help a number of students, raised some money for and through walking in a loop for 6.5 hours and above all, I feel as though I’m leaving as a healthier person than when I arrived. ⁣
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There is no doubt that even when these set of circumstances pass, life will continue to throw us challenges that require us to pivot and adapt. I don’t think it’s a case of being positive all the time, but productive thinking and constantly evaluating your mindset can go a long way 🍃 @ Pullman Auckland

05/08/2020

Happy Thursday everyone ☀️ It’s day ten of managed isolation and I’m ready for more of this on the other side 🥑 TAB always ❤️

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