Self-care = actions you take to improve your outcomes
Much of what happens to us in life isn’t within our control. But our decisions, choices, actions, attitudes and thoughts do matter and can change how […]
Healthy Lifestyle
ABC News on a bit of a health bender at the moment
When the busyness of the academic year subsides a little, what will you turn your attention to? If it is health, ABC News might be a […]
What if my self-care routine isn't working
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, […]
Mental Health Month - Stay Well, Study Well - seminar by Medibank
The combination of Mental Health Month and upcoming exams is a good time to remind yourself of healthy and mentally healthy daily practices to manage stress. […]
When times are tough, build and nurture connections
We aren’t separate from the world. We are intricately intertwined within it. Reminding ourselves of that and nurturing the connection points can be a good antidote […]
I want to build a better life
There are many paths we can take in trying to improve our quality of life. This post looks quickly at a few of those paths and […]
Healthy Cooking on a Budget classes kick off September 7th
I put out the call to my wellbeing mates around the university to see what programs are on offer. A great nutrition program kicking off in […]
What can Canva teach us about behaviour change?
It might sound strange, but the graphic design app Canva takes an approach to helping people that can work well in the behaviour change space as […]
Nutrition workshop for Flinders students on 31st August!
A healthy and productive mind requires a nutritious diet but that can be challenging if we don’t have much time, money or culinary expertise. With that […]
The small things you do on a daily basis can positively influence your ment...
If you’ve heard me speak on the topic of mental health, you know I talk a lot about mentally healthy habits. A recent piece of research […]
Examine.com to learn about which supplements work and for what
What we put into our bodies affects our physical and mental health. Doing this without guidance can lead to problems. Examine is a website that keeps […]
A good meditation focused blog/newsletter
If you are wondering whether a regular meditative practice might be of value to you, the Ten Percent newsletter is a no-cost option to get started. […]
Expand your health service options with Flinders Community Clinics
Access low-cost and free health services by considering Flinders Community Clinics. Reading time ~ 1 minute. When students think about health services at Flinders, their […]
Top 10 tips for better sleep from Matt Walker
Overview: Looking for some simple sleep hygiene tips? Matt Walker has you covered and I stole them from him. Reading time ~ 2 minutes. I’ve mentioned […]
Last Mindful Yoga class for Semester 1 is Tuesday 14th June
Overview: Mindful Yoga is one of the excellent weekly programs offered at the Oasis Community Centre. The combination of gentle movement and mindfulness meditation is soothing […]
Men's health activities at the Hub on the 6th June from 11am to 2pm 🏃...
Overview: Men’s health week is being celebrated on Flinders campus (the Hub) on the 6th June. Details in post. Activities, prizes, giveaways and more. Reading time […]
How do I start making improvements in my life?
Overview: Enhancing one’s life is a process of making incremental improvements across different areas of life. In this post, familiarise yourself with the different areas of […]
The Flinders Market is back on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm
Overview: The Flinders Community Market is an initiative of Oasis. It provides students with free and low cost food to help significantly reduce your food costs. […]
Getting Off To A Good Start Guide
Overview: Starting university is a big step. There is a lot that I want to tell you about how to make your university experience better, so […]
Using measurement in your self-care/wellbeing plan
Overview: A self-care/wellbeing plan is a set of personal strategies you have for looking after your physical and mental health. Measurement can help in both developing […]
Good luck with exams everyone, from the teams at HCD and Oasis
A quick note from me, on behalf of the teams at HCD and Oasis, to wish all students good luck and focus during the exam […]
A reminder that it is Mental Health Month and what this means
Helloooo! October is mental health month. Apologies. I have mentioned it before, but it warrants another mention. Why? Because the timing of it is quite […]
Tips for staying well so you can study well - Medibank Seminar
Medibank have been cranking out their student focused seminars recently! I’ve mentioned a couple previously (e.g. here). But you won’t hear any complaints from me […]
Mindful Yoga dates for the remainder of 2021
Mindful Yoga is a combination of gentle movement and contemplative practice. It is taught by counsellor and qualified yoga teacher Maureen. It is a popular […]