An update on Studyology V1
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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Two email conversations you can join: procrastination and mental health
Join my occasional email lists for practical ideas about tackling procrastination and looking after your mental health over time. I run two small mailing lists […]
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 […]
BetterU Video Diary – Episode 3 – 21/8/26
Can 3 instances of something be considered a streak? I am going to say yes. I’m slowly getting more comfortable with these Video Diary episodes. In […]
Achieving the psychological state of flow
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 […]
Procrastination, mental health and wellbeing mailing lists 2026
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 […]
A self-guided workbook for tackling procrastination
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 […]
Quick guide to Student Life services, programs, facilities, resources, topics and social media
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 […]
Let’s give this a go – a procrastination mailing list – join up
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 […]
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 […]
Dopamine Menu as Study Ritual: Getting in the Zone Before You Hit the Books
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 […]
Wellbeing and Performance Programs being delivered in 2026 📅
Welcome to Semester 2, 2026! Are you thinking that you might use the second half of the year for some self-development? We might have just […]
Sign up forms for many of our wellbeing-focused programs in 2025
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 […]
Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Day Workflow
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 […]
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 […]
Are you interested in mental health or procrastination training this summer?
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 […]
How to manage your time ⏲
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 […]
I am the eMental Health Project Officer
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. […]
A list of procrastination resources
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 […]
Mental Health and Self-care – Criminology Presentation
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 […]
Happy New Year Flinders Community – Welcome to 2024
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 […]
Promoting university students’ well-being and studying with an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based intervention
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! […]
Dealing with imposter syndrome
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 […]
Free mental health and resilience program running in Semester 2 – grab your spot
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 […]