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Matthew Pasquill

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I have made it through two months of a depressive episode, and I am giving myself permission to acknowledge just how much strength that has taken. Not every victory is visible. Sometimes, victory is simply getting through the day, finding the courage to keep going, choosing to rest, or holding on to the belief that better days are still possible.

These past two months have reminded me that self-care is not a luxury; it is a necessity. My peace matters. My mental, emotional, and physical well-being matter. I deserve to care for myself with the same love, patience, compassion, and understanding that I so freely offer others. I no longer need to run myself into exhaustion to prove my worth, carry burdens that are not mine, or sacrifice my peace to keep everything and everyone else comfortable.

I am choosing to return to myself. To centre myself. To listen to what my mind, body, and spirit are telling me. To honour my needs without guilt, protect my energy without apology, and create space for healing, reflection, and growth. I am learning that slowing down is not falling behind, that setting boundaries is an act of self-respect, and that walking away from what diminishes me can be just as courageous as holding on to what I love.

I also recognise that healing requires honesty. Some things in my life need to change. Some habits need to end. Some relationships, environments, expectations, and commitments need to be reassessed. Some barriers must be removed, and some hurdles must be confronted rather than continually carried. I cannot keep choosing the same things and expect a different outcome. I cannot keep making room for what drains me while hoping to feel fulfilled. I must be intentional about what I allow into my life, what I give my energy to, and what I am willing to accept.

I am no longer committed to simply surviving. I am committed to building a life in which I can truly thrive.

I am making room for joy, success, possibility, meaningful connections, abundance, and experiences that make me feel alive. I am choosing people who uplift me, spaces that nurture me, opportunities that stretch me, and decisions that align with the person I am becoming. I will n by @pasquillmatthew

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13 hours ago

Feeling lost is part of the map: Not knowing your next step doesn't mean you're failing; it means you are preparing for a new direction.
The "blue" phases are functional: Low moments give your mind and soul the contrast they need to recognize what truly makes you happy. by @pasquillmatthew

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6 days ago

The final week, completing a massive applied professional practice framework pertaining to tafes cultural responsiveness to aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people's engagement with education and its associated process portfolio.
Initial words are down almost 5k got till Friday to make it sound interesting and intelligent. 🤔🤞 by @pasquillmatthew

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9 days ago

Just don't feel myself.....work is boring me, study is just a pain in my ass, food and cooking is a chore..people talking shit me....winter blues are kicking me around. by @pasquillmatthew

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13 days ago

Struggle town today!
1. Completed required orientation units 🙌
2. Completed academic skills tutorials 👌
3. Completed document templates for both units 🙌
4. Completed introduction to essay 1.

NOW! to get words on the pages 🤔 voluntary lock 🔐 down continues.

Rescued by soup 🍲 and dumplings 😋 by @pasquillmatthew

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17 days ago

The next 4 days. Not only about resting and recuperating but also pumping out 80% of 2 final essays.
So have I set myself up with alternate space to the office and the patio to research, read, eat, nap, watch at my pace, so that I work within my parameters of possibility.
Lots of good food starting with an indo-dutch chicken & veg curry 🍛 😋 and obligatory study snacks 🍪🍬🧀🥨🥤🧋to ward off the dispair lol 😆 by @pasquillmatthew

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18 days ago

Camping food prep, will select what meat im taking then edit my requirements as im prone to taking all of the things lol 😆 😅 🙃 by @pasquillmatthew

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22 days ago

Prepping to take my first solo camping 🏕 adventure off grid. by @pasquillmatthew

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22 days ago

Returning to work tomorrow after a week out of action. I got this 👍 💪 Just have to last 4 days of assessments and then I have a week break to go camping 🏕 anxiety and depression will not define me 🥰 by @pasquillmatthew

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a month ago

Taking care of business. Spent a couple of hours cleaning, washing, eating. House looks better than I feel. No panic attacks which is a good start 👍 thanks for all the well wishes it was good to see this morning. Not pushing my luck so screen back off quiet time 😴 tomorrow's another day. by @pasquillmatthew

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a month ago

Not doing so great, illness and work stress has bought on some pretty full on anxiety and depression. Just been to Dr and im resting and recuperating for a few days. Self care required 😌 🙏 by @pasquillmatthew

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a month ago

Phew! 💪 all done ✔️ 🙌 shopping cleaning cooking etc now it's time for lunch and a movie 🎬 by @pasquillmatthew

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a month ago