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 […]
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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, […]
So, Someone Told You to Meditate. Now What?
Starting a mindfulness practice doesn’t need to be a complex affair. You can test it out over a couple of weeks and keep it if useful […]
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 […]
Feeling ‘Meh’? Join a New 7-Day Online Program to Live Well, Your Way! (PILOT)
If you are over 17 and feeling “meh,” you can participate in a one-week online program, developed by a Flinders PhD student Elli, to improve your […]
Grief and Loss: A Helpful Resource When You’re Hurting (or Supporting Someone Who Is)
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. […]
Preparing for Exams – the Series
Each semester when exams are imminent, I remind students of this series. It is an ever-growing array of articles and references relating to how better to […]
The Self-care Mega Guide (2025)
I’ve been collecting self-care strategies for a while now and the current home for them is my Self-care Mega Guide. There is a lot in there […]
Write for Better U – Share Your Insights on Wellbeing
Got insights, experiences, or events that support wellbeing? Share them through Better U and help inspire a healthier, more connected Flinders community. We want to grow […]
Create your own self-compassion script
Failure and setbacks are inevitable. How we talk to ourselves in those moments can influence how we cope with them. Developing a self-compassion script can assist […]
When it comes to mental health, how much should you invest?
You don’t need to do everything to care for your mental health—just something that fits, feels doable, and moves you in the right direction. When it […]
Self-help Library (2025) 📚
Our self-help library is there for students who wish to do some reading in the area of mental health, wellbeing and productivity and learn about different […]
3 Mental Health Tools and When to Use Them
Practical mental health tools like thought defusion, positive reframing, and mindful grounding can help you navigate life’s challenges—especially if you practice them in calm moments so […]
What Do We Mean by Wellbeing? A First Crack at the Question
I sat down with AI* to have a conversation about what we actually mean by the term ‘wellbeing’ in the context of the recently launched Better […]
Looking after yourself during honours
Regardless of what discipline you are in, the Honours year is a challenging one. As with many challenges, it comes bundled with opportunity and growth potential. […]