PERMISSION TO BE HUMAN – GUIDED JOURNAL
You don't have to have it all together. You just have to be human.
Some days you're smashing it.
Some days you're barely holding your shit together.
And both are completely okay.
Permission to Be Human is a journal created for the messy middle—the overthinking, the big feelings, the quiet wins, the shit days, the things you can't say out loud and the moments you don't want to forget.
This isn't about becoming a better version of yourself.
It's about giving yourself permission to be exactly where you are.
To write without judgement.
To feel without explaining.
To stop pretending you've got everything figured out.
And maybe understand yourself a little better along the way.
Keep it beside your bed. Throw it in your bag. Write three pages or three words. Scribble something out. Cry on it. Laugh at something you wrote six months ago.
There are no rules here.
This journal is for...
• The overthinkers
• The people carrying more than anyone realises
• The ones figuring life out as they go
• The friend who needs reminding she's doing better than she thinks
• The person going through a massive life change
• The ones who need somewhere private to put the thoughts taking up too much room in their head
• And anyone who simply needs permission to be human
Give it to someone you love.
Or buy it for yourself.
You don't need to be fixed.
You don't need to have the answers.
You don't even need to know what you're feeling yet.
Just start writing.
Because sometimes getting it out of your head and onto paper is enough to make things feel a little lighter.
Permission granted.
🌊 Bodhi Surf Returns & Exchange Policy
At Bodhi Surf, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality gear from trusted brands — but we get it, sometimes things just aren’t quite right.
No worries, here’s how we handle returns and exchanges 👇
✅ Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns or exchanges on full-priced items within 30 days of delivery.
To be eligible, your item must be:
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In original condition — unworn, unwashed, and with tags attached
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In original packaging
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Returned with proof of purchase
Customers are responsible for all return & shipping costs unless the item is faulty.
💌 How to Start a Return
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Email shell@bodhisurf.com.au and request a return code.
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Once approved, post your item to:
Bodhi Surf, Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre, Yeppoon QLD 4703 -
If you’re returning an item valued over $50, please use a trackable shipping service or purchase shipping insurance — we can’t guarantee returns lost in transit.
💸 Refunds & Credits
Once your return arrives and passes inspection, your refund or credit will be processed within 4 business days.
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Refunds go back to your original payment method
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You can choose a store credit instead, if you prefer
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If you paid via AfterPay, you’ll receive an email update directly from them once your refund is processed
🚫 Items We Can’t Take Back
For hygiene and safety reasons, we’re unable to accept returns or exchanges on:
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Swimwear (sorry, it's health and safety so be sure before you purchase)
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Earrings
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Sale or discounted items — all sale items are final
❤️ Faulty Items
We stand behind everything we sell.
If something arrives damaged or faulty, shoot us an email at shell@bodhisurf.com.au with photos and details — we’ll sort it out fast.
If it’s our mistake, we’ll cover return postage and replace or refund your item right away.
🐚 Our Promise
We’re a small, family-run surf shop that cares deeply about our customers.
If something’s not right, reach out — we’ll always do our best to make it right.
