BetterU resources corner at the City Campus
Wellbeing information goodness at the city campus! The collective ‘we’ at BetterU have built many things – services, programs, resources, tools – all with the goal […]
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New “Using AI for Study” Canvas Site - Worth an Hour of Your Time
Take a tour of Flinders’ new Using AI for Study Canvas site — a concise, practical starting point for understanding what AI can (and can’t) do, […]
Specific tools to prompt happiness practices
This post is rejigged from an email I sent recently as part of the Be Well Mailing List. It promotes a happiness website providing some useful […]
A tip sheet on improving your attention
A fresh BetterU tip sheet offers 8 science-backed strategies to help you reclaim your focus and spend your attention more wisely in a world full of […]
Is a simpler life a wellbeing hack?
Choosing a simpler life through decluttering, mindful spending, and valuing experiences over things could quietly unlock more freedom, happiness, and mental space. Admittedly, I spend a […]
Cool People, Good People, and the Pursuit of Status
What makes someone cool or good might just reveal that there’s more than one way to earn status in a world that values both rebellion and […]
Thriving@Flinders Staff Wellbeing Portal is Live!!
2025 is shaping up to be the year of wellbeing at Flinders, with the launch of Thriving @ Flinders—a comprehensive new staff wellbeing portal that complements […]
You Got This! (exam pep talk)
I’ll be honest, I’m not particularly good at pep talks. But I do genuinely want you to have a good exam experience. With that in mind, […]
Like Lo-fi & Late Nights: The Perfect Study Combo
Want to actually remember what you study? Combine retrieval practice with spaced repetition for a powerful, brain-friendly learning boost. Not to get overly religious but let […]
What is a micro-act of wellbeing?
Small actions, big impact: discover how tiny daily habits can boost your wellbeing in just one week. I’ve been spending more time in the literature recently, […]
Brain Boosters Revisited: What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t)
A reflection on recent research into brain-boosting supplements, revisiting past scepticism and highlighting why I think lifestyle foundations still matter most. Back in 2019, I wrote […]
Loneliness & Making Friends: The Collection
I hear people talking about these topics a lot! So let’s start a collection of articles on how to make friends and treat your social life […]
A Shout-Out to Empire Times
Empire Times is a bold, playful, and thought-provoking student read—perfect for the bus, better with hindsight. I wanted to give a quick shout-out to Empire Times, […]
Grief and Loss: A Helpful Resource When You're Hurting (or Supporting Someo...
Grief Australia is a trusted national resource offering support, articles, counselling, and tools like the MyGrief app for those experiencing grief or supporting others through loss. […]
Feeling the Pressure of Assignments? SLSS Has Your Back
Struggling with study stress? Discover how SLSS can boost your academic skills and your confidence, right when you need it most. As we approach the end […]