Can the Right Kind of Noise Help You Focus?
Could the right background noise be a useful tool for better focus? A new study suggests it might help—especially for students with ADHD. I recently came […]
Academic skills
Mindfulness for Academic Success goes online!
Boost your focus, beat stress, and study smarter with this fun and practical 5-week online mindfulness program, kicking off 21st May. We are going ONLINE for […]
The Self-care Mega Guide (2025)
I’ve been collecting self-care strategies for a while now and the current home for them is my Self-care Mega Guide. There is a lot in there […]
Is perfectionism impacting you?
My colleague Sam sent through a brief informative article on perfectionism for clinicians. I thought I’d extract some of the key ideas to give those of […]
Reminder: Body Doubling Sessions Launch this week at the Flinders Learning ...
Need study motivation? Find it at the Learning Lounge’s Body Doubling Sessions, kicking off Tuesday 29th April. Lots of great wellbeing and academic success initiatives launch […]
Spotlighting the Future of Wellbeing Promotion: Meet Elli and Aria
Meet two rising stars shaping the future of mental health promotion—one research-driven, one media-savvy—and discover how students are changing the wellbeing game. Recently, I’ve had a […]
Dopamine Menu as Study Ritual: Getting in the Zone Before You Hit the Books
A dopamine menu is a fun, energising way to get yourself study-ready by using pre-planned activities that boost mood, focus, and motivation—especially when calm isn’t cutting […]
Losing Focus? You're Not Alone—And Here's How to Get It Back
Tired of digital distractions hijacking your focus? This post explores the reasons behind our shrinking attention spans and offers practical strategies to reclaim your concentration and […]
Find Your Focus: Body Doubling Sessions Launch at the Flinders Learning Lou...
Find motivation and get things done in a supportive environment with the Learning Lounge’s body doubling sessions, where working alongside others can make a difference. When […]
Launch of the Learning Lounge Online
It is strange how life works. I had just finished authoring an email about the importance of learning how to study and why Student Learning Support […]
Last Chance to Register: Mindfulness for Academic Success Programs Start 18...
Last chance to register for Mindfulness for Academic Success! Boost focus, manage stress, and enhance well-being in this free five-week program starting 18th March at both […]
New Studyology Format: Tackling Procrastination Your Way!
Beat procrastination at your own pace with bite-sized Studyology videos—flexible, practical, and ready when you are! Staff welcome also. Health, Counselling and Disability Services and Oasis […]
Why hello there Innovation and Future Skills workshops!
Interested in developing the skills needed in the future workforce? New Venture Institute’s Innovation and Future Skills workshop program might be right up your alley. When […]
Comprehensive STEM Peer Support/ Mentoring for Semester 1, 2025
One of the great student support initiatives I’ve seen are the drop-in peer mentoring sessions available to STEM students in the College of Science and Engineering. […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success - 2025
Mindfulness for Academic Success Program ONLINE PROGAM NOW OPEN – SEE BELOW What is Mindfulness for Academic Success? Mindfulness is about being present and engaged in […]