ChatGPT and procrastination - no, it isn't about getting it to write your a...
I think Large Language Models (LLM) like ChatGPT are getting to the point where we can have meaningful interactions with them in order to help us […]
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Mental Health and Self-care - Criminology Presentation
Were you at one of my presentations to 1st Year Criminology students on Mental Health and Self-care? Did you want the slides and links? Included in […]
Mental Health and Mental Fitness Presentation for 1st Year Medicine
I gave a talk to 1st Year Medicine students. There were slides. Those slides are attached. The world is again in balance. On the 18th March, […]
Drop-in peer mentor sessions in CSE provide academic support and peer netwo...
Peer Mentor drop-in sessions available 3 days per week for College of Science and Engineering (CSE) students. Need help with your STEM studies? This might just […]
Horizon Workshops and Events for S1 2024 Announced!
2024 is shaping up to a year where you can do some amazing training and self-development alongside your degree. Announced today is Horizon’s Semester 1 2024 […]
Life Hacks Drop-in Sessions 2026
Practical tools, techniques and strategies will be discussed with your fellow students to improve both your wellbeing and academic performance! When: Weekly every Wednesday […]
Access a great series on procrastination in Waking Up app
I think procrastination is a central challenge in moving meaningfully towards our goals. There are lots of great resources on the topic, one which I am […]
When is your attention at its best?
Turns out that there might be times of the day that are better in terms of being able to pay attention and concentrate. Take a guess […]
Oooh, check out this workshop on The Imposter Syndrome
I’ve written about this topic before. It seems to pop up quite a bit for students at all stages of their degree. It is worth knowing […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success drop-in sessions
Some good news from Mindfulness for Academic Success coordinator Chris O’Grady – upcoming drop-in sessions open to all students, no registration required. GOOD NEWS! Mindfulness for […]
International Student Bootcamps (mid-semester break)
International student? Looking to get ahead on your studies during the mid-semester break? We’ve got something for you! International Student Bootcamps (Mid-Semester Break) (Registrations essential) Join […]
3 evidence-based studying strategies to turbo-charge your learning
Want to learn better? Want to make that brain of yours an unparalleled machine of learning? In this article we explore distributed practice, retrieval practice, and […]
Medibank continue their Work Better, Live Better seminar series with Andy F...
Medibank provide health coverage to many international students. But that isn’t all they do. They also run seminars of topics of interest to anyone trying to […]
Insomnia affects young worker productivity
This is a repost of an article from Flinders In Touch. It talks about the productivity impacts of sleep disorders. I think the title could easily […]
Mindset Mastery with Darren Fleming
Medibank are a primary provider of health insurance for international students. They have in recent years also expanded their range of wellbeing resources including lectures and […]
Understanding dopamine dynamics might help you feel more motivated
Motivation has long felt like a slippery concept for me. But over the past few years, I’ve heard more and more people talk on the concept […]
Studiosity writing service now accepts assignments up to 8000 words!
PLEASE NOTE, FROM DECEMBER 2025, STUDIOSITY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY 24/7 ONLINE LEARNING BUDDIES. Visit the Learning Advisors page and scroll down to “24/7 Online: Learning […]
2023 - let's go - start with goals
My year has started, and I have kicked it off by exploring my goals for the year. In this post I encourage you to do the […]
Finish the year with some memory tips?
Find the content from your study year already receding? Learn a few memory tools from neuroscientist Lisa Genova. Watch time 10 minutes. Big Think is a […]
Grace from SLSS and I are running some exam preparation sessions
I don’t want to scare you but exams are coming up. If you want some tips on how to prepare for them, come hear Grace from […]
Background music whilst studying
Many of us use background music or sounds to study. I am using some right now! The question of whether it improves productivity is a difficult […]
Rejuvenate Wellness Lounge at Flinders University Sports and Fitness
Health, Counselling and Disability Services and Oasis aren’t the only people with your wellbeing in mind. Flinders University Sports and Fitness (FUSF) have expanded their range […]
A new recommended podcast with great content and a terrible intro
I want to help you build a library of self-development resources to support your mental health and productivity needs. Podcasts are a great resource for ongoing […]
The science of peak performance - recommended listening 🎧
Overview: There are so many cool podcasts to listen to. But if you find any that interview Andrew Huberman I suggest taking a look. He is […]