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<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/h5>\nProcrastination and mental health mailing lists kick off soon<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nStay informed and inspired with Student Health and Wellbeing upcoming mailing lists! The Procrastination Mailing List<\/strong> launches on Monday, February 10<\/strong>, followed by the Mental Health Mailing List<\/strong> on Monday, February 17<\/strong>.<\/p>\nEach edition will explore key theories, practical tips, research insights, and thoughtful reflections to help you manage procrastination and foster positive mental well-being.<\/p>\n
Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nWhen is your attention at its best?<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nTurns out that there might be times of the day that are better in terms of being able to pay attention and concentrate. Check out the blog post from Health, Counselling and Disability Services.<\/p>\n
Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nPhD Mental Health: The importance of self-care during the writing process<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nThis article at the PhD Proofreaders offers some ideas for self-care to help get your through the writing process. Triggers include ‘Am I doing it right’ or feeling anxious, panicked or paralysed, echoing your expectations and those imposed on you. The article provides some basic steps you can take to help.<\/p>\n
Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to manage your time<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nManaging your time is all about juggling the many priorities in your life. But when they pile up it can be hard to get anything done. Luckily, our friends at Health Counselling and Disability Services have put together an\u00a0 awesome blog post on how to manage all you keep on your plate<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to get better at receiving feedback<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nFeedback is an important part of learning and growing, but sometimes it can be hard to take in. This article is from TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series and contains advice how to receive and react to feedback and how to apply those changes<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to keep imposter syndrome under control during your PhD<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nImposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that refers to the general feeling of doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. This article from a PhD Student provides a list of helpful techniques to overcome it.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to get your mojo back<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nDo you feel blah, lacking interest and excitement? Are you unable to find motivation to do the activities that used to give you joy? If this describes your experience, then you may be going through a period of languishing. This article from Psyche provides strategies to give yourself a boost.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\nHead to Health relaunches to provide better mental health support<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nThe fully re-launched Head to Health website in Australia aims to provide information, support, and personalized resources for individuals struggling with mental health, offering a variety of tools, services, and recommendations based on a user\u2019s quiz answers and needs.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nSelf Care Mega Guide<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nThe self care mega guide is a collection of strategies for looking after your physical, mental, intellectual, social, spiritual, financial and environmental wellbeing.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nThe wellbeing Thesis<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nAn online resource for postgraduate research students to support your wellbeing, learning and research. Explore the website and find; research, top tips, videos and downloadable action plans. Whether at the beginning, middle or end of your research, there will be something here for you<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\n9 simple habits to improve your writing skills<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nIn this article from The Writing Cooperative, you’ll learn 9 simple microhabits to rewire your brain and automatically improve your writing skills<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\nHow to feel more alert in the mornings<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nA new study, published in Nature Communications, finds that there are a number of factors that impact both how we wake up and how alert we feel for the rest of the morning \u2013 and the good news is that they are almost all things we can control.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nSelf-guided workbook for tackling procrastination\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nThe Procrastination Workbook will help you understand why you procrastinate, and give you the tools to change it. It contains 7 chapters that build on each other to create a powerful program to beat procrastination in your life.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nStuck in a loop of worrying thoughts? Here’s how to stop it?<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nHave you ever been stuck on a single thought, a string of thoughts, or a topic that you keep returning to in your mind over and over again? Mental rehearsal is a normal and universal experience. However, if you find that you tend to dwell excessively on certain experiences \u2013 especially negative ones \u2013 you may be engaging in rumination<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nBreaking up sitting time whilst stuyding\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nSitting down for extended periods of time isn\u2019t good for our health. But the research suggests we might need to be taking more regular breaks, every 30 minutes.\u00a0 Read about how we need to rethink our workflows and study\/work practices and what changes to consider.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\nActions you can take to improve your self-care\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nMuch of what happens to us in life isn\u2019t within our control. But our decisions, choices, actions, attitudes and thoughts do matter and can change how we cope, adapt, grow and even thrive in the face of the challenges we face. Self-care is to take responsibility for the things you can change in order to achieve the outcomes you want.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nCreate your<\/span>\u00a0own self-compassion script\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nFailure and setbacks are inevitable. How we talk to ourselves in those moments can influence how we cope with them. Developing a self-compassion script can assist us in talking to ourselves in a kinder and more helpful way. In this post, learn how to write your own self-compassion script.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nWhat if my self-care routine isn’t working?<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nThe idea of self-care seems simple on the surface. Do things to be healthier and happier. But its more complex than that and in this post, Dr Gareth Furber from Health Counselling and Disability Services explores some of the nuances of what to do when our self-care routines don\u2019t seem to be working well.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to stop worrying<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nIt’s time to balance the chaos of life. Worrying about everything can be exhausting, but it’s also natural. When we worry unnecessarily, we find ourselves focusing on one thing after another \u2014 which leads to stress and anxiety, which then causes us to worry even more. Here are 5 ways to help you.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\nHow to reduce anxiety\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nAnxiety can be both a challenging and crippling condition. But with the right skills and lifestyle changes, we can better regulate our emotions and train our brain to avoid panic attacks, overthinking, and other symptoms that leave us feeling overwhelmed. From mindfulness techniques to relaxation techniques and more, here is an overview of how we can relieve anxiety naturally.<\/p>\n
Read more\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nx Illustrated Stress Management Guide\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nx Finding good self-help materials written in multiple languages can be a challenge. This\u00a0illustrated guide<\/a>\u00a0from the World Health Organisation on managing stress is available in 24 languages and is free. In it you\u2019ll learn evidence-based stress management tools and provides some really actionable and evidence-based stress management strategies: grounding, values, kindness, acceptance and defusion.<\/p>\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nBuilding new habits\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nDeveloping new habits can be difficult, but they\u2019re also an important part of making progress towards any of your goals. This post and handout outlines 50+ self reflection questions and recommendations for what you could do to improve habit formation.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nGood Goal, Bad Plan<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nWhen working towards our goals, it is important to have plans in place. But often our plans aren\u2019t robust enough to move us meaningfully towards our goals. In this post by Health, Counselling and Disability Services, there are a number of questions you can ask yourself about your plans to help improve them.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n12 habits to balance study and work\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nThere are a lot of habits that those of us at University might need to develop to balance these pressures. Dr Gareth Furber explores the 12 habit areas that are worth developing to build a better study\/work experience<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nDealing with negative self talk<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nLet’s face it – these days, we all have a little voice inside our head that tells us all sorts of negative things. In this article by Health, Counselling and Disability, there are two methods for dealing with this negative self-talk, and help you from feeling demotivated.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nTackling procrastination\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nIntroducing a workbook that provides students with a range of interesting ideas and strategies for tackling procrastination. The workbook is based on principles that are commonly used in counselling services, and aims to provide you with some simple ideas about tackling procrastination.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to manage your time\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nManaging your time is all about juggling the many priorities in your life. But when they pile up it can be hard to get anything done. Luckily, our friends at Health Counselling and Disability Services have put together an awesome blog post on how to manage all you keep on your plate.<\/p>\n
Stay informed and inspired with Student Health and Wellbeing upcoming mailing lists! The Procrastination Mailing List<\/strong> launches on Monday, February 10<\/strong>, followed by the Mental Health Mailing List<\/strong> on Monday, February 17<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Each edition will explore key theories, practical tips, research insights, and thoughtful reflections to help you manage procrastination and foster positive mental well-being.<\/p>\n Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n Turns out that there might be times of the day that are better in terms of being able to pay attention and concentrate. Check out the blog post from Health, Counselling and Disability Services.<\/p>\n Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n This article at the PhD Proofreaders offers some ideas for self-care to help get your through the writing process. Triggers include ‘Am I doing it right’ or feeling anxious, panicked or paralysed, echoing your expectations and those imposed on you. The article provides some basic steps you can take to help.<\/p>\n Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n Managing your time is all about juggling the many priorities in your life. But when they pile up it can be hard to get anything done. Luckily, our friends at Health Counselling and Disability Services have put together an\u00a0 awesome blog post on how to manage all you keep on your plate<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Feedback is an important part of learning and growing, but sometimes it can be hard to take in. This article is from TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series and contains advice how to receive and react to feedback and how to apply those changes<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that refers to the general feeling of doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. This article from a PhD Student provides a list of helpful techniques to overcome it.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Do you feel blah, lacking interest and excitement? Are you unable to find motivation to do the activities that used to give you joy? If this describes your experience, then you may be going through a period of languishing. This article from Psyche provides strategies to give yourself a boost.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The fully re-launched Head to Health website in Australia aims to provide information, support, and personalized resources for individuals struggling with mental health, offering a variety of tools, services, and recommendations based on a user\u2019s quiz answers and needs.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n The self care mega guide is a collection of strategies for looking after your physical, mental, intellectual, social, spiritual, financial and environmental wellbeing.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n An online resource for postgraduate research students to support your wellbeing, learning and research. Explore the website and find; research, top tips, videos and downloadable action plans. Whether at the beginning, middle or end of your research, there will be something here for you<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n In this article from The Writing Cooperative, you’ll learn 9 simple microhabits to rewire your brain and automatically improve your writing skills<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A new study, published in Nature Communications, finds that there are a number of factors that impact both how we wake up and how alert we feel for the rest of the morning \u2013 and the good news is that they are almost all things we can control.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n The Procrastination Workbook will help you understand why you procrastinate, and give you the tools to change it. It contains 7 chapters that build on each other to create a powerful program to beat procrastination in your life.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Have you ever been stuck on a single thought, a string of thoughts, or a topic that you keep returning to in your mind over and over again? Mental rehearsal is a normal and universal experience. However, if you find that you tend to dwell excessively on certain experiences \u2013 especially negative ones \u2013 you may be engaging in rumination<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Sitting down for extended periods of time isn\u2019t good for our health. But the research suggests we might need to be taking more regular breaks, every 30 minutes.\u00a0 Read about how we need to rethink our workflows and study\/work practices and what changes to consider.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Much of what happens to us in life isn\u2019t within our control. But our decisions, choices, actions, attitudes and thoughts do matter and can change how we cope, adapt, grow and even thrive in the face of the challenges we face. Self-care is to take responsibility for the things you can change in order to achieve the outcomes you want.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Failure and setbacks are inevitable. How we talk to ourselves in those moments can influence how we cope with them. Developing a self-compassion script can assist us in talking to ourselves in a kinder and more helpful way. In this post, learn how to write your own self-compassion script.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n The idea of self-care seems simple on the surface. Do things to be healthier and happier. But its more complex than that and in this post, Dr Gareth Furber from Health Counselling and Disability Services explores some of the nuances of what to do when our self-care routines don\u2019t seem to be working well.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n It’s time to balance the chaos of life. Worrying about everything can be exhausting, but it’s also natural. When we worry unnecessarily, we find ourselves focusing on one thing after another \u2014 which leads to stress and anxiety, which then causes us to worry even more. Here are 5 ways to help you.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anxiety can be both a challenging and crippling condition. But with the right skills and lifestyle changes, we can better regulate our emotions and train our brain to avoid panic attacks, overthinking, and other symptoms that leave us feeling overwhelmed. From mindfulness techniques to relaxation techniques and more, here is an overview of how we can relieve anxiety naturally.<\/p>\n Read more\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n x Finding good self-help materials written in multiple languages can be a challenge. This\u00a0illustrated guide<\/a>\u00a0from the World Health Organisation on managing stress is available in 24 languages and is free. In it you\u2019ll learn evidence-based stress management tools and provides some really actionable and evidence-based stress management strategies: grounding, values, kindness, acceptance and defusion.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Developing new habits can be difficult, but they\u2019re also an important part of making progress towards any of your goals. This post and handout outlines 50+ self reflection questions and recommendations for what you could do to improve habit formation.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n When working towards our goals, it is important to have plans in place. But often our plans aren\u2019t robust enough to move us meaningfully towards our goals. In this post by Health, Counselling and Disability Services, there are a number of questions you can ask yourself about your plans to help improve them.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are a lot of habits that those of us at University might need to develop to balance these pressures. Dr Gareth Furber explores the 12 habit areas that are worth developing to build a better study\/work experience<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Let’s face it – these days, we all have a little voice inside our head that tells us all sorts of negative things. In this article by Health, Counselling and Disability, there are two methods for dealing with this negative self-talk, and help you from feeling demotivated.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Introducing a workbook that provides students with a range of interesting ideas and strategies for tackling procrastination. The workbook is based on principles that are commonly used in counselling services, and aims to provide you with some simple ideas about tackling procrastination.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Managing your time is all about juggling the many priorities in your life. But when they pile up it can be hard to get anything done. Luckily, our friends at Health Counselling and Disability Services have put together an awesome blog post on how to manage all you keep on your plate.<\/p>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nWhen is your attention at its best?<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nPhD Mental Health: The importance of self-care during the writing process<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to manage your time<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to get better at receiving feedback<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to keep imposter syndrome under control during your PhD<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to get your mojo back<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
\nHead to Health relaunches to provide better mental health support<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nSelf Care Mega Guide<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nThe wellbeing Thesis<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\n9 simple habits to improve your writing skills<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
\nHow to feel more alert in the mornings<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nSelf-guided workbook for tackling procrastination\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nStuck in a loop of worrying thoughts? Here’s how to stop it?<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nBreaking up sitting time whilst stuyding\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
\nActions you can take to improve your self-care\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nCreate your<\/span>\u00a0own self-compassion script\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nWhat if my self-care routine isn’t working?<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to stop worrying<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
\nHow to reduce anxiety\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nx Illustrated Stress Management Guide\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nBuilding new habits\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nGood Goal, Bad Plan<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
\n12 habits to balance study and work\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nDealing with negative self talk<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nTackling procrastination\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nHow to manage your time\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n