By Sulav
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On screen text: StudyNT ambassadors present
[Beach and sunset in the background]
[Sulav meditating on rocks at the beach]
On screen text: Sulav Shrestha (Nepal), Wellbeing outside our home country, Australia’s Northern Territory | The Territory Boundless Possible logo, Instagram: studynorthernterritory
[Sulav doing push ups on the Esplanade lawn]
Sulav: Mental health includes our emotional
[Sulav sitting on a park bench on the Esplanade]
Sulav: psychological and social well-being, it is an important part of our life
[Sulav sitting in his living room face timing his family]
Sulav: and impacts our thoughts, behaviour and emotions.
[Sulav using a skip rope to skip on the Esplanade pathway]
Sulav: Therefore looking after our mental well-being is very important.
[Sulav jogging along the Esplanade footpath]
Sulav: When I first travelled from Nepal I was facing the same emotional stress
[Sulav walking]
Sulav: and anxiety so I would want to share some of the things that helped me throughout the tough times.
[Gathering and talking with friends at his dining table]
Sulav: Talk with friends and family.
[Sulav sitting in his living room Facetiming his family]
Sulav: It’s physical distancing not social distancing.
[Sulav in the kitchen cutting fruit]
Sulav: Eat healthy foods - fruits and vegetables, and cook your own meal.
[Sulav exercising on the Esplanade lawns]
Sulav: Being active, exercising, jogging, skipping whatever helps you.
[Sulav sleeping]
Sulav: Sleep at least eight hours a day. Hobbies like
[Sulav playing the guitar in his living room]
Sulav: playing guitar, reading, painting, dancing and cooking
[Sulav meditating on rocks at the beach]
Sulav: that will really help you as well. Spirituality. If you're into yoga and meditation then that would help you too.
[Sulav reading in his living room]
Sulav: Take professional help if required. We do have university counselling, Head Space Darwin and other general practitioners who could help you with your mental ordeal.
[Sulav speaking with trees in the background]
Sulav: We know everyone's life is different and so is yours. Find out what's best for you and please don't forget to ask for help. Thank you.
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