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BetterU is your hub for wellbeing news, articles, resources and supports at Flinders.

You might also like to check out Health, Counselling and Disability Services and the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre.

The BetterU News Team is led by psychologist Dr Gareth Furber.

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An update on Studyology V1

Posted on August 28, 2018December 11, 2019 by Gareth Furber
  Studyology V1 was a drop-in support group for students who wanted to hone their study skills. This included getting on top of procrastination, finding that […]
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Procrastination, mental health and wellbeing mailing lists 2026

Posted on January 27, 2026February 13, 2026 by Gareth Furber
  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 […]
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A self-guided workbook for tackling procrastination

Posted on January 27, 2026February 6, 2026 by Gareth Furber
The Put Off Procrastinating Workbook was assembled quite a few years when I first started in this job. It was very popular at the time. I’ve […]
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Quick guide to Student Life services, programs, facilities, resources, topics and social media

Posted on December 17, 2025January 27, 2026 by Gareth Furber
BetterU is part of the Student Life division. Within that division are a frankly mind-bending number of services, programs, resources and media sites that are all […]
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Achieving the psychological state of flow

Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 by Gareth Furber
Many of you will have heard of ‘flow states’ – that feeling of being in the zone where we are really focused and productive. In this […]
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Let’s give this a go – a procrastination mailing list – join up

Posted on July 28, 2025February 13, 2026 by Gareth Furber
  To be clear, it isn’t a mailing list for learning how to procrastinate (most people I meet are already experts at this). It is about […]
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Procrastinating? There’s an App for That (Actually, Five Kinds)

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Gareth Furber
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 […]
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Dopamine Menu as Study Ritual: Getting in the Zone Before You Hit the Books

Posted on April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 by Gareth Furber
A dopamine menu is a fun, energising way to get yourself study-ready by using pre-planned activities that boost mood, focus, and motivation—especially when calm isn’t cutting […]
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Wellbeing and Performance Programs being delivered in 2026 📅

Posted on February 13, 2025February 13, 2026 by Gareth Furber
  Welcome to 2026! Are you thinking that 2026 might include some self-development? We might have just what you need. Most of the programs below have […]
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Sign up forms for many of our wellbeing-focused programs in 2025

Posted on January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 by Gareth Furber
2025 is here! If you’d like to register your interest for one of our wellbeing programs in 2025, we’ve got quick links to all of the […]
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Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Day Workflow

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Gareth Furber
Discover a neurodivergent-friendly study workflow and practical strategies from the University of Adelaide’s Neurodivergent Study Skills Workshops to enhance focus, reduce overwhelm, and build a supportive […]
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Smartphone addiction and procrastination

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Gareth Furber
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 […]
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Are you interested in mental health or procrastination training this summer?

Posted on October 9, 2024October 25, 2024 by Gareth Furber
Express your interest in joining the Be Well Plan or Studyology online programs this summer, and get a head start on mental health and productivity before […]
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How to manage your time ⏲

Posted on May 22, 2024July 15, 2025 by Gareth Furber
The average student is juggling a lot more than just their studies: family, work, hobbies/interests, health issues, caring responsibilities. Good time management is essential in meeting […]
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I am the eMental Health Project Officer

Posted on April 29, 2024October 22, 2024 by Gareth Furber
In this post I provide a small introduction to me and my roles at Flinders. Hello readers! Gareth here. I am the eMental Health Project Officer. […]
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A list of procrastination resources

Posted on April 26, 2024February 4, 2026 by Gareth Furber
One of the barriers to being and feeling productive is procrastination. In this post, I share a few resources I have found along the way that […]
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Mental Health and Self-care – Criminology Presentation

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Gareth Furber
Were you at one of my presentations to 1st Year Criminology students on Mental Health and Self-care? Did you want the slides and links? Included in […]
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Happy New Year Flinders Community – Welcome to 2024

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Gareth Furber
I’m sitting, looking out my office window, with the year ahead of me. I am slowly seeing the campus come back to life and wanted to […]
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Promoting university students’ well-being and studying with an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based intervention

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Gareth Furber
What kind of research is being done on programs that help students improve their academic performance AND wellbeing at the same time? I’m glad you asked! […]
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Dealing with imposter syndrome

Posted on August 14, 2023September 1, 2023 by Gareth Furber
Imposter syndrome pops up regularly in the university environment, from first year students wondering if they got what it takes to be at uni, to seasoned […]
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Free mental health and resilience program running in Semester 2 – grab your spot

Posted on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by Gareth Furber
The Be Well Plan is an evidence-based mental health and resilience program that teaches you psychological tools for wellbeing. We’re running one in Semester 2, so […]
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Heads-up on some wellbeing activities coming up!

Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Gareth Furber
Ready to take on the second half of Semester 2? Think you need a tune-up in terms of productivity and wellbeing? There are things happening in […]
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Tackling procrastination program kicks off on the 27th April

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Gareth Furber
Pretty much everyone procrastinates. Each of us therefore has a responsibility to ourselves and others to develop strategies to manage procrastination so it doesn’t get too […]
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What students think about the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by Gareth Furber
Back in 2022, we asked students about their experiences with the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre. We learned how valuable the centre is but also how we […]
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