How to Strengthen Relationships
I feel weird writing this post, because I am not the guru of interpersonal dynamics. Thankfully, I am reporting on the advice that actual experts give […]
Archive Tag: wellbeing
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 […]
Create a study space that makes you want to study ✍🏽
The environments in which we work and play exert an impact on our health and wellbeing. In this blog, which I repost most years, I explore […]
You can submit content for BetterU!
Got a wellbeing story, idea, or event to share? Submit your article to Better U and help inspire the Flinders community! BetterU (formerly the Student […]
So you have some leisure time - how should you use it?
You didn’t think I’d stop telling you how to live your life just because you are on a break did you? I’ve been meaning to write […]
Quick guide to Student Life services, programs, facilities, resources, topi...
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 […]
Four writing exercises that might improve your health
So you are telling me that, as a university student, I should do more writing? Yep – that is what I am saying. Many years ago […]
Pat and Chat: take a paws and explore career support!
Take a break with Waffle the therapy dog and connect with USEP for friendly, specialist career support for students with disabilities, mental health conditions, or neurodiversity. […]
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 […]
The Mindful Spiral: A Student-Created Resource for Outdoor Wellbeing
Education student Kiora has flexed some serious creative muscle and created a website called The Mindful Spiral which maps 10 wellbeing activities to the walking trail […]
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 […]
Sunshine, Soccer & Sizzle: A Mid-Semester Break to Remember
Nina and Ellaine from International Student Services (ISS) provided me a brief report on the mid-semester Soccer and BBQ event they held recently. More such events […]
Free Webinar: The Big 5 for Better Mental Health 🌱
Learn simple, evidence-based habits to strengthen your mental health with Professor Nick Titov in this free Big 5 webinar ahead of World Mental Health Day. If […]
Oasis: A place that gives hope
Social Work student Annette, on placement with BetterU, writes beautifully about the role the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre played for her in adapting to studying in […]
I piggybacked off someone else's work to bring you 10 wellbeing tips
10 wellbeing tips, with a different flavour, inspired by a wise colleague. I’m feeling a bit lazy today. Well, intellectually lazy, not task lazy. I AM […]
Why University Rankings Can Matter to You
University rankings aren’t just bragging rights. They can signal shared values, create belonging, and open pathways for you to enhance your own wellbeing. Universities love being […]
Dealing with Online Abuse: A Guide to Your Support Options
Robyn from Student Experience team on how to navigate the digital world safely with support from Flinders University and the eSafety Commissioner, offering clear steps to […]
Feeling meh? Join the Flinders Live Well Study
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 well-being […]
A Shoutout to the Extended BetterU Crew 🙌
It takes a village to raise a child and a team to run BetterU (i’m not really sure of the child reference). Because I manage the […]
The wellbeing benefits of grounding practices
Oasis Chaplain Christy Overton explores some of the simple ways we can ground ourselves during times of overwhelm, stress or fatigue. I recently came across an […]
Vote on what wellness activities you'd like the Neurodiversity Community to...
Flinders University’s Neurodiversity Community Program is inviting you to vote on fun, creative, and sensory-friendly event ideas—your input will help decide which activities come to life […]
Thinking Traps: When Your Brilliant Brain Trips You Up
I mean this in the nicest possible way, but you might be thinking about that wrong. Your brain is a remarkable thinking machine and I hold […]
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 […]
Neurodivergent Voices at Flinders: Help Shape Support, Teaching, and Commun...
Neurodivergent students at Flinders are invited to co-create inclusive teaching practices and build a supportive community through two exciting new initiatives. Are you a student who […]