'It’s okay to iso-struggle' by Counsellor Matt
I put out the call to members of our team for their insights into how to manage your mental health during an unprecedented change in […]
Healthy Lifestyle
'Corona – riding the wave and juggling roles' by Counsellor Zoe
I put out the call to members of our team for their insights into how to manage your mental health during an unprecedented change in […]
Forget the grocery shopping – grow your own vegies!
Some timely nutrition advice from Rebecca Greco from Nourish Adelaide. Bec used to run nutrition related programs here at Flinders and maintains a strong interest in […]
Activate Home Workout Series from the fine folks at Flinders One
One of the habits I’ve found hardest to maintain whilst at home is exercise. I usually get my activity through commuting (e.g. walking, cycling etc). […]
Counsellor Vanessa shares the wellbeing tips that are keeping her grounded
I put out the call to members of our team for their insights into how to manage your mental health during an unprecedented change in […]
Sleep Glorious Sleep
I put out the call to members of our team for their insights into how to manage your mental health during an unprecedented change in […]
Tiny habits for Coronavirus Challenges
A while back I read a book by Stanford University researcher BJ Fogg called Tiny Habits. It provided what I thought was one of the […]
Wellbeing for Academic Success
I recently gave a couple of presentations on the topic of Wellbeing for Academic Success. The purpose of those presentations were to get new students […]
Loneliness
I’ve been reflecting on loneliness recently and realised I hadn’t read any research on the topic for quite a while. To correct that I accessed […]
How much can you change your own happiness?
So I read this article on the bus home the other day. It is called “Revisiting the Sustainable Happiness Model and Pie Chart: Can Happiness […]
What the hell is the authentic self?
I come across this term a lot. I have been pondering on it as part of a bigger question of trying to understand ‘who am […]
Coping with climate change distress
In my lifetime the public narrative around climate change has changed. The first I remember of it was concern about the ozone layer because of […]
Students telling students how to look after themselves
Update 22/1/20: I completed the same exercise with some physiotherapy masters students… I’m a qualified health professional. That means I spend large amounts of time […]
Join me on Goodreads and let's spend 2020 reading!
Ok, I can hear your reaction. You are thinking ‘Gareth, why the hell would I sign myself up for more reading?! I am already doing […]
The Analog January Challenge
I follow the blog of a guy called Cal Newport. He writes on productivity and digital minimalism. He regularly posts tips for productivity and connecting […]
Become media smart
A mate of mine, who works here at Flinders has become an expert in the role that the media plays in how we view ourselves, […]
Wanna make some improvements in your life?
I mentioned in a previous post that I’m one of a number of people around the university currently working with EPSW and the team at the SAHMRI Wellbeing […]
The importance and power of habits
On the advice of a colleague Rebecca, a dietitian who is one of the key drivers of the Eating Well at Flinders program, I sat […]
Preparing for exams - Part 1b - 4 tips to cope with exam/ test stress
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face it, the rules […]
Nutrient supplements for mental health
Back when I was doing my psychology training, the major lifestyle factors that were proposed to be related to mental health were exercise and sleep. […]
The Flinders Eating Well crew have a new blog
I’ve written about Flinders Eating Well (or Eating Well @ Flinders) before on the blog. Eating Well @ Flinders is a SSAF funded initiative to […]
Bouncing back after an episode of mental ill health
I write most of the guides that live in our self-help library. Whilst I enjoy writing and updating them, there is something special about working […]
How does one take charge of their own wellbeing?
I’m one of a number of people around the university currently working with EPSW and the team at the SAHMRI Wellbeing and Resilience Centre (SWRC) […]
Choices - the OASIS theme for Men's Health Day 5th June
This event has passed but the principles of choice apply nonetheless. Although focused on men, this post has content that relates to everyone. When I […]