More Strategies for Staying Well
Apologies for the late notice on this one, but I just became aware of it via email. It is a workshop by the highly regarded Hugh […]
Productivity
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 […]
Digital spaces for HDR students
This is a quick one for HDR students (who know who you are) to remind them of digital points of connection with the HDR community at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Energy management instead of time management?
You’ve got work to do. Do you have the necessary time to do it? Do you have the mental and physical energy to do it? In […]
Swotvac tips from AI
So, I asked ChatGPT how you should spend your SWOTVAC time. Here is its response. I added a few notes along the way (in italics) to […]
Heads-up on some wellbeing activities coming up!
Ready to take on the second half of Semester 2? Think you need a tune-up in terms of productivity and wellbeing? There are things happening in […]
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 […]
I took the Digital Flourishing Survey and it gave me this face 😐
Digital wellness refers to maintaining a healthy relationship with technology, including practices such as setting boundaries for device use, prioritizing face-to-face interactions, and engaging in physical […]
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 […]
Do you need alternative exam arrangements?
You might not be focused on exams right now, but if you think you might need alternative exam arrangements, getting in early to speak to Disability […]
How often should you break up sitting time whilst studying?
Sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t good for our health. But the research suggests we might need to be taking more regular breaks, every […]
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 […]
Watch the session that Grace and I gave on exam preparation and tackling pr...
Looking for a productive way to procrastinate? Perhaps this session on exam preparation and procrastination is the perfect option! Watch time 60 minutes. I just posted […]
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 […]
Student Learning Support Services (SLSS)
Those of us in Health, Counselling and Disability Services and BetterU commonly talk about the impact that health, wellbeing and disability can have on an […]