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Each morning when the sun rises our body temperature rises and cortisol is released to increase alertness and wake us up. ☀️ At night, when the sun sets and it gets dark, our body temperature decreases, and melatonin levels rise to help us feel sleepy. 💤 This is related to our circadian rhythm. ⁣ ⁣ When we expose our bodies to artificial light from electronics, it can trick our brain into suppressing melatonin production and keeping us awake. 🔦 This can disrupt our circadian rhythm and reduce the amount and quality of sleep we get. 😴 Try these tips to reduce your light exposure:⁣ ⁣ 💡 Dim lights or turn lights off entirely in the hours before you sleep.⁣ 💡 Keep digital devices such as computers and TVs out of the bedroom. ⁣ 💡 Limit screen time at night. ⁣ ⁣ Do you have any tips for a better sleep? 💭⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

An overdose is when you take a poisonous amount of a drug or medicine. ⚠️ This can include alcohol, medications, illegal drugs, and some herbal remedies. 🍸 Your risk of overdose increases when you take more than one of these substances at a time. ⁣ ⁣ If you begin to experience the symptoms of an overdose, find a trusted person to call 000 and stay with you until an ambulance arrives. 🚑 If you are alone, call 000 immediately. 📱⁣ ⁣ If someone you know is experiencing an overdose, follow these steps:⁣ ⁣ 🚨 Stay calm.⁣ 🚨 Call 000 for an ambulance.⁣ 🚨 If the person is unconscious but breathing, place them in the recovery position. Ensure their airway is open by tilting the head back and lifting the chin. ⁣ 🚨 Check their breathing and monitor them until help arrives.⁣ 🚨 DO NOT try to make the person vomit.⁣ 🚨 DO NOT give the person anything to eat or drink. ⁣ ⁣ If you, or someone you know, struggles with substance abuse, head to the link in bio to access help. ⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

Acne is a medical problem that causes outbreaks of blackheads, pimples, and cysts. ⚠️ While anyone at any age can have acne, it is most common in people during puberty when androgen hormones cause excess oil production in the pores of the face, neck, chest, and shoulders. 💆‍♀️⁣ ⁣ The causes of acne vary between individuals, as well as the severity. 🤔 Some people with mild acne may be able to effectively treat their skin with a proactive regimen of washing their face, wearing sunscreen, maintaining a healthy diet, and keeping the hair clean and away from the face. For many, acne can be more severe and stubborn, and you may need to speak to a pharmacist or your GP to explore other treatment options. 👨‍⚕️⁣ ⁣ If your acne is severe, your GP may refer you to a dermatologist (a skin specialist) and they can help you decide which treatment is best for you. 💊 While acne doesn't pose a threat to your general health, untreated acne can leave you with skin scars and may impact your self-esteem. For more information about acne and treatment, head to the link in bio. 👇⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth #Acne

Everybody should have access to personal hygiene facilities.⁣ ⁣ If you're somebody who is experiencing homelessness, there are services available for you to shower, use the bathroom, and clean your belongings. 🚿 Call the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753 or visit the link in bio to find out more. 👇 ⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth⁣

This week on #AboutThatJob we're spotlighting the important work of architects! 🏘️ Architects work with builders, engineers, surveyors, lawyers, other professionals and tradespeople to achieve their client's vision. 🌟⁣ ⁣ What job do you want to hear about next? 💭⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth #Architect

Have you ever heard of the retreating deadline method? 💭 The rationale behind this study hack is that by avoiding work on the day before something is due you can avoid time pressure and reduce your study stress. 🤔 ⁣ ⁣ What's your favourite study hack? 💭⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth #StudyHacks

If you're turning 16 soon, you may be planning to apply for your learner licence. 🚗 PrepL is an interactive online program for getting your learner licence. 💻 At the end of PrepL, there is a 30 question multiple choice test. 🔍 You need to get 90% correct to get your learners. You will be able to apply for your licence online and get it in the mail.⁣ ⁣ You can enrol in PrepL if you are at least 15 years and 11 months old. 🗓️ This gives you time to work through and pass PrepL so you can get your learner licence on your 16th birthday. 🎂⁣ ⁣ PrepL will soon replace the 30-question paper-based written road rules test for a class C learner licence. Until PrepL is made mandatory you can choose to either complete PrepL or sit a written road rules test at your local Department of Transport and Main Roads. ⁣ ⁣ Head to the link in bio to find out more about getting your learner licence. ⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

Struggling with productivity? 🤪⁣ ⁣ By implementing strategies to support productivity, you can improve your chances of success. 💪 Start by prioritising tasks by importance and urgency, and work on managing your time effectively with regular chunks of time. ⏲️ ⁣ ⁣ Don't forget about breaks, if you don't give yourself some time-out it can harm your overall productivity and cause fatigue or burn-out. 😫⁣ ⁣ How to your stay productive? ⬇️⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

Although alcohol can make you feel sleepy and might help you fall asleep 💤, it actually disrupts your sleep later.⁣ ⁣ During your REM cycle, alcohol can cause awakenings, night sweats, nightmares, headaches and sleep is much less restful. ⁣ ⁣ It is best to avoid alcohol for at least 4 hours before bedtime. 🍻⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

Your bones help you move, give your body strength and protect your organs. 🫁 Did you know that your twenties are your last chance to add to your adult bone mass? 💭 After this, you can only maintain your bone health. 🤔⁣ ⁣ Keep your bones healthy by 👇⁣ ⁣ 🥦 Getting enough calcium in your diet⁣ 🏋️‍♂️ Doing more weight-bearing exercise⁣ ☀️ Getting Vitamin D ⁣ ⁣ Taking care of them now will help you stay healthy as you age. 💪 When it comes to your health, what do you prioritise? 💭⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth⁣

If you've ever changed your name, address, job or lived overseas, you may have unintentionally lost track of some of your superannuation (super). 💰 Lost super is money held by a superannuation fund, and the fund has lost contact with you or your account hasn't received a contribution in a while. ⚠️⁣ ⁣ Making sure your super is all in one place will save you time and money. Having one super account means you only pay one set of fees, have less paperwork, and can keep track of your balance to manage your super easily. 💰 In most cases it's easy to find your lost super online through the ATO and consolidate it into a single fund:⁣ ⁣ 👉 Go to my.gov.au.⁣ 👉 Log in or create an account.⁣ 👉 Link your myGov account to the ATO.⁣ 👉 Select 'Super'.⁣ ⁣ To find out more about superannuation and how to find lost super, head to the link in bio.

You wanted to hear about acting on #AboutThatJob, so here it is. 🎭 Acting is a highly-competitive industry but drama skills can open doors to a myriad of different professions, and joining a professional academy can help you identify those opportunities. 🔍⁣ ⁣ What job do you want to hear about next? 💭⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a treatable anxiety disorder affecting around 3 million Australians at some time in their lives. ⚠️ PTSD develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. ⛈️⁣ ⁣ Symptoms usually begin early (within 3 months of the incident) but sometimes they can begin years later. 📆 The main treatments for people with PTSD are medications, psychotherapy, or both. 👩‍⚕️ PTSD presents differently for everyone, as does treatment. ⁣ ⁣ If you think you, or someone you know, might have PTSD, there are resources available. Head to the link in bio. 👇⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth #PTSD #MentalHealth

If you're wanting to cut back on store bought herbs or don't have enough space for planters, growing herbs in water can be a great alternative. 💪⁣ ⁣ Better yet, there's a few perennial herbs that make great flavour boosters all year round. A 'perennial herb' is a herb that can root in water and grow through the winter months. 'Annual herbs' are designed by nature to grow one season, produce seeds, and then die. ⁣ ⁣ Unlike 'Annual herbs', perennials will keep coming back and producing more leaves as long as you keep pinching off the older leaves as they grow to full size.🏡⁣ ⁣ Have you tried this at home? 🤔⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

Caffeine is a drug that stimulates your brain and nervous system. 🧠 Like many other drugs, it’s possible to develop a tolerance to caffeine, which means you need bigger and bigger doses to achieve the same effect. 😥 Over time, you may become physically and psychologically dependent on caffeine to function effectively, which can impact your life.⁣ ⁣ If you're thinking of cutting out caffeine, be prepared for symptoms of caffeine withdrawal, which may begin within 12 to 24 hours and can last about seven days. 👉 The easiest way for you to break caffeine dependence is to reduce the amount you’re having gradually to give your nervous system time to adapt to functioning without the drug. 🧠⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth #Caffeine⁣

Every year, thousands of drinks are spiked in Australia. Drink spiking is illegal. 🏥 ⁣ ⁣ Nobody should ever feel like it’s their responsibility to prevent their drink being spiked, and it’s never a person’s fault if they’re the victim of a drink spiking incident. 🥺 Unfortunately, we do have to take extra precautions to prevent this happening to ourselves. 🙅‍♂️ If you’re heading out this weekend, please remember these three rules to avoid drink spiking happening to you. ⁣ ⁣ 🍸 Never leave your drink unattended.⁣ 🍸 Never accept a drink handed to you by a stranger.⁣ 🍸 Keep your eyes on, or hand covering your drink.⁣ ⁣ If you suspect your drink has been spiked, find a safe place with a trusted person. If your condition deteriorates, have them call the ambulance and contact the police to report the incident. 🏥 ⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

Whatever journey you're on, remember to focus on the steps ahead of you. 🫶 Never compare your progress to someone else, because we all start somewhere different. 📈⁣ ⁣ What are your goals this year? 💭⁣ ⁣ Artwork: @lizandmollie⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

A lot of STIs have no symptoms. 🙈 This means that you, and any new partner you have, need to get tested. 🔎 The conversation might be awkward and uncomfortable, but so are the long-term effects of untreated STIs. 🦠⁣ ⁣ ⬇️ Here’s a few ways you can ask a new partner to get tested:⁣ ⁣ 💘 I’m always super careful when it comes to my health, have you had an STI check recently?⁣ ⁣ 💘 I like you a lot, but I won't be sleeping with you until we have both had STI checks. ⁣ ⁣ 💘 I’m gonna book in for my annual STI check today! Are you due for yours soon?⁣ ⁣ 💘 I had a friend whose partner gave them an STI and neither of them know how long they had it for. That worries me, so I always make sure to get tested every year. When was your last test?⁣ ⁣ Remember, there’s no shame in the testing game! 👊⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth ⁣

This week on #AboutThatJob we're looking at the role of Environmental Scientists. 🍃 Environmental Scientists play an important role in the protection and management of habitat and wildlife. 🌍 ⁣ ⁣ What job do you want to hear about next? 💭⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

If you're moving out for the first time, you'll need to think about more than just weekly rental costs. 🤔 There are a few upfront fees that you should factor into your budget. 💰If you need help finding out what you can afford, head to the link in bio to access a budget planner. 👇⁣ ⁣ The rental market is hard right now. ⚠️ If you're struggling with housing and the cost-of-living there are resources available. 🫶 Head to the link in bio for more information. 👇⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth #MovingOut

What's the difference between "use by" vs. "best before"? 💭 The extra life this knowledge could give to your groceries will help reduce food waste. 🥰 It will also save you money! 💰⁣ ⁣ 🥕 Next time you do a fridge clear-out, think about whether you can use the ingredients before chucking them.⁣ ⁣ 🥕 When shopping, think about how you can help reduce food wastage. If you know you're going to use an ingredient tonight, grab something that's about to "expire".⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth #FoodWaste⁣

Drink 👏 more 👏 water 👏⁣ ⁣ 🚰 Your brain relies on constant hydration to stay in tip-top shape 💪. The average adult will need 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, so we've shared some #HydrationHacks to keep you quenched ⬇️ ⁣ ⁣ 💧 Invest in a sizeable, reusable water bottle. Having constant access to water throughout the day is the first step to staying hydrated. ⁣ 💧 Drink a glass of water before each meal. ⁣ 💧 Eat water-rich foods like watermelon and cucumbers. ⁣ 💧 Set a water goal and use an app to track your intake. ⁣ ⁣ How do you stay hydrated? ⬇️⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

If you're budgeting and staying in this weekend, here are a few things you can do to pamper yourself without spending money. 🧘‍♀️ Self-care comes in many forms, and can be as simple as taking time to connect with and be kind to yourself. 🫶⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth #SelfCare⁣ ⁣

Not many people talk about the feelings that can come after you let go of toxic behaviours and relationships. 💭 It's normal to feel a little lost, or even a little bored when you're so used to chaos in your life. 🌪️ This is not a sign that you're on the wrong path, but rather that you're learning and adjusting to healthy relationships and developing your emotional maturity. 🥰⁣ ⁣ Have you experienced this? 💭 ⁣ ⁣ #QueenslandYouth

Offering support to the people in your life doesn't mean regulating their emotions for them. ⚠️ Many people might feel like they are "playing therapist" or "walking on eggshells" to keep others happy. 🫣 This is codependency and it can take a toll on our mental health and our relationships. 🤔 It's important to understand that it's not your responsibility to manage the minds of your partners, friends, or family. You can offer support while still maintaining your boundaries. 🙅 This can sound like: 🗣️ "I know you're going through a lot right now and I want to be here for you, but I'm struggling at the moment and don't have the capacity to support you properly." 🗣️ "I'm here for you, but I'm at work right now. Can I call you tomorrow?" 🗣️ "I'm not taking sides and don't feel comfortable talking about this issue." If you are concerned about someone you know, there are resources you can send them to get help. 📱 Head to the link in bio to access these details. 🔗 #QueenslandYouth