Students, Startups, and Staying Well: My Week in Review
In this week’s video diary, we’ve got wellbeing program catalogues, startup founder networks, career and finances, public health, education expo and procrastination book. Just like any […]
Random Gareth Pontifications
University as a gymnasium for the mind
I don’t know if the metaphor will be helpful for you, but I share it anyways. Seeing university like a gymnasium for the mind helps me […]
Setting off on a big academic journey
I wanted to do a picture story, but I can’t draw. So I used my friend chatGPT. And yeah, I know that might make you want […]
BetterU Video Diary - Episode 4 - 28/8/26
Too much happens in the world of wellbeing at Flinders to capture it in articles. So on Fridays, with cup of tea nearby, I recap on […]
The habit is (probably) not the goal
I love talking about habits, but in many cases, the habit is less important than the goal it seeks to move us towards. I ramble on […]
BetterU Video Diary - Episode 3 - 21/8/26
Can 3 instances of something be considered a streak? I am going to say yes. I’m slowly getting more comfortable with these Video Diary episodes. In […]
Can we try too hard to improve our wellbeing?
This is a repost (with some editing and expansion) of a recent email I sent as part of the Mental Health mailing list. You can learn […]
BetterU Video Diary - Episode 2 - 14/8/26
Go me! I managed to do a second Video Diary Episode. That constitutes a trend surely! This week we have success week, Flinders speaks, GVE, self-care, […]
BetterU Video Diary - Episode 1 - 7/8/26
I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. Record short videos pointing readers to wellbeing-related things I’ve found but haven’t had the chance to write […]
The Student Health and Wellbeing Blog (which powers BetterU) turns 9 today!
I do realise celebrating the birthday of a website is somewhat odd, but at the same time, I’m doing it. Happy Birthday Blog!! Helloooooooo! I’m […]
Happy Mid Year Break Everyone!
If you are fortunate enough to get some time off this mid-year break, how do you think you’ll use it? Just a quick message, from […]
This goes out to all of you taking exams
A couple of tips on having an exam game plan, but really just a chance to let you know that the Student Life team is sending […]
Useful Distractions for Exam Season
Wishing everyone a successful end of Semester. In the post I gently nudge you in the direction of some exam-specific resources as well as briefly discuss […]
Procrastination as a safer self-story
I had this little mini essay come to me whilst I was responding to emails, so I smashed out a basic draft, got AI to give […]
Making BetterU look more like the community it represents
It’s been brought to my attention that my use of AI imagery might be getting out of control. So I am using this as an opportunity […]
ADHD'ers - a couple of recommendations for your information diet
At its simplest, this post is a link to a couple of excellent ADHD resources. Dig deeper, it is somewhat of a rant about one’s information […]
Orientation 2026 - Welcome to Flinders!
New to Flinders for 2026? This post is for you. I promise it doesn’t require much more than a couple of minutes of your time. […]
How to Strengthen Relationships
I feel weird writing this post, because I am not the guru of interpersonal dynamics. Thankfully, I am reporting on the advice that actual experts give […]
Procrastination, mental health and wellbeing mailing lists 2026
I realise that none of us wake up wanting to get more emails, but these emails are great, I promise. Sign-up today. A great step […]
Happy New Year - Welcome 2026!
A quiet reflection on fresh starts, small decisions, and how a few gentle intentions at the beginning of the year can shape what 2026 becomes. I […]
May you be happy, safe, healthy and live with ease
It is really all in the title. According to my meditation app, I’ve just earned a 15-week streak badge. Fifteen weeks of daily meditation. I’m a […]
Back From Break (Fatigued… But Ready to Finish Strong)
Back from break, I’m wrapping up the year with new content, student stories, and an invite to Inclusive Celebration Day on 3 December. I’m back after […]
When 'Good Advice' Feels Bad: Why Generic Self-Care Doesn't Always Work (An...
When generic wellbeing advice doesn’t fit your life, remember, it’s not you, it’s the advice. Sometimes, what you really need is a personalised plan and a […]
I piggybacked off someone else's work to bring you 10 wellbeing tips
10 wellbeing tips, with a different flavour, inspired by a wise colleague. I’m feeling a bit lazy today. Well, intellectually lazy, not task lazy. I AM […]