End-of-Semester Overwhelm? What I Do When I’m Drowning
Written by Laura, a Public Health student on placement with BetterU, this piece shares her practical system to tackle study overwhelm and stay on track. Also […]
Archive Tag: focus
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 […]
Why Scott H. Young’s Foundation Project Is Worth a Look
Scott H. Young’s Foundation Project shows how strengthening life’s key foundations can quietly transform wellbeing, one month at a time. If you’ve ever wondered where to […]
Before You Hit the Books: A 5-Minute Mindful Study Routine
Inspired by my colleagues, me and chatGPT designed a simple five-step study ritual that helps you start with focus, stay mindful as you work, and finish […]
How music shapes our mood: the science behind the sound
Listening to tunes right now? Public Health student Fiyo explores the role that music can play in our wellbeing, with tips on how students can use […]
Three ways to regain your focus for the rest of the semester
Feeling unfocused? Here are three super-practical mindfulness hacks from Counsellor Chris to get your study mojo back… and the third one is a special invitation […]
I've been paying attention to paying attention 🔎
In the mentally hazy email catchup that is my typical Saturday morning, I found two articles on attention that deserve your…. well…..attention. My Saturday mornings usually […]
Final Mindfulness for Academic Success for 2025 and it is ONLINE!
FINAL Mindfulness for Academic Success for 2025 – and it’s ONLINE! Feeling the end-of-year crunch already? Want to smash deadlines, get focused, AND chill out a […]
Crafting a 'good enough' study day
A “good enough” study routine is more sustainable than a perfect one, so focus on key principles, not flawless execution, to build days that help you […]
A tip sheet on improving your attention
A fresh BetterU tip sheet offers 8 science-backed strategies to help you reclaim your focus and spend your attention more wisely in a world full of […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success – Social Work Stream but Everyone Invite...
Designed with social work students in mind—but open to all—this special Mindfulness for Academic Success stream helps you manage stress, procrastination, and placement with practical tools […]
Some more musings on time management
An honest look at time management through three practical lenses – systems, skills, and story – with examples, reflections, and permission to keep evolving your approach. […]
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program kicks off July - Register Now!
Stressed? Distracted? Over Uni? What if 8 weeks could seriously change how you handle it all? JOIN OUR MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) PROGRAM – BACKED […]
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 […]