Can the Right Kind of Noise Help You Focus?
Could the right background noise be a useful tool for better focus? A new study suggests it might help—especially for students with ADHD. I recently came […]
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Losing Focus? You're Not Alone—And Here's How to Get It Back
Tired of digital distractions hijacking your focus? This post explores the reasons behind our shrinking attention spans and offers practical strategies to reclaim your concentration and […]
Launch of the Learning Lounge Online
It is strange how life works. I had just finished authoring an email about the importance of learning how to study and why Student Learning Support […]
New Studyology Format: Tackling Procrastination Your Way!
Beat procrastination at your own pace with bite-sized Studyology videos—flexible, practical, and ready when you are! Staff welcome also. Health, Counselling and Disability Services and Oasis […]
5 tips for getting a bit more nature in your day
Can’t get outside? Science says even brief glimpses of nature imagery can lift your mood, soothe stress, and boost your brainpower! Many years back in the […]
Why hello there Innovation and Future Skills workshops!
Interested in developing the skills needed in the future workforce? New Venture Institute’s Innovation and Future Skills workshop program might be right up your alley. When […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success - 2025
Mindfulness for Academic Success Program ONLINE PROGAM NOW OPEN – SEE BELOW What is Mindfulness for Academic Success? Mindfulness is about being present and engaged in […]
Procrastination and mental health mailing lists kick off soon
It is February! It is time to get serious. For me in my role, that means starting conversations about mental health and tackling procrastination. Last year […]
Looking after yourself during honours
Regardless of what discipline you are in, the Honours year is a challenging one. As with many challenges, it comes bundled with opportunity and growth potential. […]
Sign up forms for many of our wellbeing-focused programs in 2025
2025 is here! If you’d like to register your interest for one of our wellbeing programs in 2025, we’ve got quick links to all of the […]
Job Confidence in a Nutshell
Careers would like you to know about their self-paced online workshop around Job Confidence. And who am I to stand in their way? Job Confidence in […]
Some holiday reading on productivity
Just on the off-chance you wanted to spend some of your holiday time reading… I’ve long been a fan of Scott Young. He seems to be […]
Learning in medical school vlog
One of my favourite resources, to learn about learning, is Learning Scientists. Their most recent vlog deals with learning in medical school. Relevant to medical students […]
Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Day Workflow
Discover a neurodivergent-friendly study workflow and practical strategies from the University of Adelaide’s Neurodivergent Study Skills Workshops to enhance focus, reduce overwhelm, and build a supportive […]
Smartphone addiction and procrastination
This recently went out to those subscribed to the Procrastination Mailing List. I thought it was probably good for the blog as well. If you want […]