Assignment schedule calculator
One of the counsellors just forwarded me a very cool resource that helps you schedule all the tasks you need to do to complete an […]
Academic skills
Could using your smartphone in a more focused way help you focus?
In today’s mental fitness post, we consider the relationship between daily inattention and smartphone use, thanks to a study by Marty-Dugas et al (2017). I’ll […]
What do I mean by mental fitness "techniques"?
If you’ve had a look at my previous mental fitness posts (introduction, and domains of mental fitness), you are probably saying to yourself – “when […]
Port Adelaide Football Club - Wellbeing and Resilience Program
If you thought that football teams simply entertained you, and made you feel bad about your own fitness and how you look in shorts, you’d be […]
Let's talk mental fitness
To date I’ve been using this blog to focus mostly on directing you to useful health and wellbeing related resources and opportunities. That won’t stop. But […]
Requesting adjustments to exams
When I was studying, I frequently requested that lecturers simply trust that I knew the material, and could I instead use the exam time to do […]
Not coping? Thinking of dropping out?
Around this time of year, we meet a lot of students who are feeling a little overwhelmed and anxious about the university experience. They might […]
Student Learning Centre
Here at Health, Counselling and Disability services, we commonly talk about the impact that health, wellbeing and disability can have on an individual’s studies. We […]
Group assessment at university - tips for success
The old Health, Counselling and Disability website had some great articles written by counsellors that were removed when the site was simplified. But those articles are […]
Boost memory with periods of rest
An interesting article over at BBC.com suggests memory can be improved with regular periods of rest/quiet contemplation. The author David Robson cites research stretching back to […]
Creating a disclosure script
When I did my degree, it was hard work. I can’t imagine what it would have been like to try and do that degree if […]