The wellbeing benefits of grounding practices
Oasis Chaplain Christy Overton explores some of the simple ways we can ground ourselves during times of overwhelm, stress or fatigue. I recently came across an […]
Research Digest
How to Get Closer to the Truth: Using AI to Understand Health Research
Cut through the hype by using AI and the right questions to get closer to what health research actually says. Despite my training, I still get […]
🌏 Caring for the Planet and Ourselves
Climate distress is a rational response to an irrational situation, and through connection, care, and collective action, we can turn overwhelm into momentum. Climate Week is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Procrastinating? There’s an App for That (Actually, Five Kinds)
Explore five types of procrastination apps, each offering a different psychological approach to help you get started, stay focused, and feel better about study. You might […]
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 […]
10 Daily Practices That Support Wellbeing and Academic Success
Exploring what research tells us might be small daily habits that make a difference to student wellbeing and academic success. Over the past few months, I’ve […]
Flourishing Around the World — And What It Means for You
What does it mean to truly flourish — and how can students invest in their wellbeing in ways that actually work? What makes a life go […]
Halfway through Semester 1 - How's Your Uni Experience Stacking Up?
The UAC Student Lifestyle and Learning Report 2025 reveals a generation of students driven by passion yet navigating significant challenges related to finances, mental health, and […]
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 […]
I interviewed the World Happiness Report
Ever wondered what would happen if you could interview a report? In this playful exploration, we ask the World Happiness Report all the questions you’d want […]