A better (enhanced) way to say 'thank you'
Could you say thank you better? Seems you might be able to. Just a quick post today looking at some research by Park et al […]
Lifehacks
Interruptions, prospective memory and mental fatigue
Simple tips for better study outcomes, drawn from techniques to improve performance in high stakes workplaces. As part of my membership of APS, I get […]
The 'Like a Boss' series - check it out *new content
I am not good on camera. Whether it is a still camera or video camera, I come across like an insane hobo. Which would be […]
Plants and productivity
One of the recent Wellbeing and Productivity Hacks sessions I did was on the topic of ‘Plants and Productivity. The basic idea is that embedding […]
I'm developing a new self-care guide - need your feedback!
One of the most popular resources we’ve created in recent years has been our Self-care Mega Guide. It’s a comprehensive collection of self-care strategies and […]
Wellbeing and Productivity Hacks sessions kick off on the 5th May
I spend my day reading and writing about wellbeing and productivity. A lot of what I find and learn ends up here on the blog. […]
Coronavirus diary 1/4/20 - all the foodz
I’ll be blogging my way through the Coronavirus period, with a focus on the psychological impacts and how to keep yourself and the people you […]
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 […]
OpenMind - online course for developing intellectual humility and open-mind...
So I just finished reading the book: The Coddling of the American Mind – How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Become a behaviour change expert: Part 5 - comparison with others
Welcome to Part 5 of ‘Becoming a Behaviour Change Expert’. It has actually been a really long time since I wrote the last entry of […]
Handling conflict in relationships
So yesterday I broke a long silence on talking about relationships on this blog. It was the first part of an ongoing commitment to writing […]
Talking self-improvement with second year Creative Arts students
Yesterday (Friday the 23rd August) I got to speak with around 40+ 2nd Year Creative Arts students (aspiring film makers) on the topic of self-improvement. […]
Update on my mindfulness meditation practice: compassion and focus
Back in September of 2018, I started a regular practice of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation was so regularly being talked about in the scientific literature […]
Some musings about time management and prioritisation
A student who regularly tunes into the blog sent me this interesting question/comment. ‘hi Dr G, Sunday musings about urgent and/or important work and wondering […]
Managing excessive psychological demands
I enjoyed the Easter Break. It was time away from the many jobs, projects and activities that I am involved in. Returning to work today […]
Become a Behaviour Change Expert: Part 4 - Shaping Knowledge and Confidence
Welcome to Part 4 of ‘Becoming a Behaviour Change Expert’. In this series I am looking at the different skills and techniques that you can […]
A second update on Studyology
Studyology is a drop-in support group for students who want to hone their study skills. This might include getting on top of procrastination, finding that […]
Student Post - Ikigai: A Reason for Being
Ok, so this is exciting! The post below is the first student-authored post to appear on this blog [insert small golf clap here] It is […]
Get better sleep
Previous sleep articles on the blog have been quite popular. For example, Tim’s article on sleep regularity and academic performance has got a lot of […]
Keep Your Cup Full - A Mental Health Week Challenge
Update 23/10/18 – Challenges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are now all live. You can also get print versions from Health, Counselling […]