Managing Overwhelm: Be Productive and Well (Wellbeing Week Session)
Hey there you! Heads up. I am running an online session about managing wellbeing and productivity for Wellbeing Week. I’m not the only thing happening that […]
Academic skills
The Hobby Starter Kit
Over at The Conversation, they are bundling together articles on ‘hobbies’. If you are a hobby person, this is validation. If you are not a hobby […]
Success Week Seminar is available to view
If your total bus time (too and from uni) is 43 minutes and 50 seconds, have I got the video for you!! You are also allowed […]
Why Sleep Might Be the Study Tool You’re Ignoring
Were you looking for a justification for sleeping more? Public health student Fiyo, on placement with BetterU, might have the research you need, on the critical […]
Update: More Ways to Get Study Support at Flinders
There is an art and a science to learning. And the artists and scientists you need helping you are at the Learning Lounge (in its various […]
Future Skills Award: Build Skills for Your Future (and Your Wellbeing)
I mourned the passing of the Horizon Award, but it did a bit of a phoenix thang and what arose from the ashes looks pretty cool. […]
Unlock Your Potential with Read&Write
This is a repost of news that appeared in Ping! Read & Write is excellent productivity software. You can read this post from a student, Laura, […]
23-27th March is Success Week at Flinders
Most students don’t need a complete study overhaul, just small, steady upgrades over time, and Success Week is a great place to discover what those next […]
Want better focus, less stress, and practical tools to help you succeed at ...
There are many psychological tools worth learning, but it can be argued one of the best is mindfulness. Thankfully, Chris has you covered here. Mindfulness […]
Learn to Flocus better - yes, you read that right
Image search ‘pomodoro timer’ and you’ll get lots of pictures of tomatoes. But there are prettier versions of these timers, which can be decent productivity aids. […]
🎤 Flinders Speaks: Master the Art of Presenting
Snakes or public speaking, which do you prefer? If it is snakes, this training might be for you. Public speaking likely ranks high on many […]
New to Flinders? Want Success Tips from an Expert?
Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors (SSWA) work every day with students to get them back on track if they falter. Mel, one of the SSWA recorded […]
Wellbeing programs mostly updated for 2026 - get involved
With the start of the formal academic year quickly approaching, we’ve got (most of) our wellbeing programs updated. I am confident there is something in there […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success and Online Mindfulness announcements
I did a self-care presentation this morning and used a recorded meditation from Chris at the beginning. It went down really well. You can get direct […]
New(ish) Studyology Format: Tackling Procrastination Your Way!
Well, it kicked off last year (2025) so I don’t think I can still keep calling it ‘new’ but regardless, Studyology is now available as a […]
Procrastination, mental health and wellbeing mailing lists 2026
I realise that none of us wake up wanting to get more emails, but these emails are great, I promise. Sign-up today. A great step […]
A self-guided workbook for tackling procrastination
The Put Off Procrastinating Workbook was assembled quite a few years when I first started in this job. It was very popular at the time. I’ve […]
Scott Young has started a series on energy management
Scott Young is a learning expert who has started a deep dive on energy management. The neglected sibling of time management. 🙋🏻♂️ I’ve written about […]
Just Begin Again - Methods for Unstucking Your Studies
Yes, unstucking is a word and I don’t apologise for it at all. I’ve been meditating fairly consistently for the last few months (send your congratulatory […]
Create a study space that makes you want to study ✍🏽
The environments in which we work and play exert an impact on our health and wellbeing. In this blog, which I repost most years, I explore […]
Public Speaking Practice for HDR Students
Still hiding at home? (I know I am). Alternative: A relaxed, low-pressure public speaking practice session for HDR students who want to build confidence, clarify their […]
3 Wellbeing Traps (and how to upgrade your study workflows instead)
My job as a mental health professional includes telling people how to look after their mental health. But what if you just don’t feel like you […]
Why Your Study Playlist Matters: What the Research Actually Shows 🎵
Public health student Fiyo, on placement with BetterU, explores whether your study playlist helps or hinders learning and why silence might be your secret weapon. Also […]
Do Less, Get More Done: A Subtractive Mindset for Uni Life
Laura, a public health student on placement who’s previously shared smart ways to tame workload and stress, now explores the power of a subtractive mindset, namely […]