What Kind of Procrastinator Are You?
In his second article, student contributor Dylan explores four main types of procrastination, from perfectionism to burnout, to help you identify your patterns.
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Why You’re Procrastinating At Uni (And Why It’s Not Just Laziness)
Third-year Psychology student Dylan begins his BetterU series on procrastination by exploring why putting things off is often linked to stress, overwhelm, perfectionism and emotional avoidance rather than laziness.
The power of checking whether people around you are okay
BetterU placement student Honoka reflects on volunteering at R U OK? Day and how simple conversations can strengthen connection, care, and wellbeing.
Is ALLKND’s “Good Mate Training” Actually Worth the Grind?
Public Health student Khushi reviews free Good Mate Training, designed to help young Australians build mental health literacy and confidence in supporting their peers.
Could Mindfulness Help With University Anxiety? My Four-Week Experiment
Probably the favourite part of my job is doing wellbeing work within topics. One of those topics invites students to take on a month-long wellbeing challenge […]
Smiling Mind: What Flinders Students Thought (and My Deep Dive into the App...
I’m fully aware that few (if any) of you will read the full 4000 word review. But there is a nice short version at the beginning […]
More Than a Drawing Group: Lessons in Wellbeing, Participation and Co-Desig...
Social work student Roc reflects on what he learned about wellbeing, facilitation, participation and co-design through both attending and facilitating mindful art activities during his BetterU […]
Feeling Off? What Ayurveda Taught Me About Food and Mood
In her last post, Khushi delved into the world of daily practices for good mental health. Now she’s exploring how what we eat is linked to […]
We Deserve to Ask for Help: My Recommendations for Coping with an Anxiety D...
Honoka is a public health student on placement with BetterU. In this personal piece she shares her experiences of anxiety and the services (both here at […]
Public Health in Everyday Life: A Simple Introduction
We have students on placement with us from different disciplines. Jingyi (Lucy), the author of this article is from Public Health. I invited Lucy to write […]
Finding a “Third Place” Through Volunteering
I’ve recently been pondering whether I should do some volunteering. I think it might be because of this article by Social Work student Jenny who writes […]
When Words Feel Heavy - Finding Yourself Through a Photo
The last time Jenny popped up on BetterU, she was talking Financial Wellbeing and Student Life. This time? She’s talking about the therapeutic potential of the […]
Why “Good Enough” Is Better Than Perfect: How Perfectionism Can Hold Yo...
Were you looking for a way to feel more satisfied with your work without constantly feeling like it’s not good enough? Lily, a psychology student on […]
Why You Feel Tired Even After Doing Nothing
Public health student Fiyo, who has already written popular articles on sleep, study playlists and music and mood, explores what mental fatigue actually means, why it matters […]
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Rest?
Jingyi is a public health student on placement with BetterU. In her first article she wrote a deeply personal reflection about studying abroad. In this post, […]
Introducing the Semester 1 student writing team at BetterU
One of my highlights of 2026 thus far is seeing much more student written content on BetterU. And that is thanks to the students on placement […]
Caffeine and Sleep - the Infographic Edition
My current caffeine intake rule is “all the time”. If your caffeine intake is equally unregulated, it could be affecting your sleep. If you think some […]
Eat Well, Feel Well, Connect Well: Nutrition for Student Wellbeing
Written by Jessica and Carmen, final-year Master of Dietetics students, this article explores how nutrition supports student wellbeing across mind, body, and social connection. It highlights […]
Get Outside: How Nature Restores Your Focus
At some point we became convinced that our phones would provide the necessary ingredients of a productivity break. But nature has been playing that role for […]
Balanced Minds, Better Days: How Online Students Can Build Mental Health On...
A mental health campaign that I commonly point people to is the Big 5 from MindSpot. But that campaign isn’t alone in its focus. In this […]
Everyone Seems Ahead… Am I One Stop Behind?
Public Health student Jingyi (Lucy) shares a deeply personal reflection on studying abroad and comparing her path with peers back home, a feeling familiar to many […]
Why Sleep Might Be the Study Tool You’re Ignoring
Were you looking for a justification for sleeping more? Public health student Fiyo, on placement with BetterU, might have the research you need, on the critical […]
Financial Wellbeing and Student Life - how small mental shifts can save you...
Financial wellbeing isn’t just about how much money you have. It is also about whether you feel in control of that money. Social Work student Jenny, […]
Gratitude Journaling: A Small Habit for Reclaiming Your Attention from Stre...
Jacob, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, kicks off 2026 student content with this great piece on gratitude journalling. I’m stoked to have student […]