Student Wellbeing Tips

Hello readers! You may have been wondering what's happening with the blog as we have not made any posts this week. The reason for this is because we will be moving on to the next part of the assignment, which is to create a short video, or vlog. We will try and update you guys as much as we can, both here and on Twitter. So make sure you're following us both here on Blogger and also on Twitter ( @c20wellbeing ). From myself and the rest of the team, we'd like to thank everyone who has visited or read our posts, and hope you got something out of them. In 2 weeks time we will be releasing our vlog, so definitely stay tuned for that. This isn't goodbye just yet! Best wishes, From the wellbeing team Written by: James

Some of us aren't a morning person, so getting up early in the morning can be hard.  But imagine how much more productive your day would be. Workouts in the morning can be an amazing way to start your day! This is you every morning after promising yourself, you'd go for a jog early in the morning, the night before? If yes then, I guess that makes the two of us.  However, we are not gonna give up!  It's not the working out part that is hard but the getting up part. Many of us would rather sleep in and then realising fitness cannot make it into your daily schedule. There are many people who exercising for a living, waking up at 6 a.m. on the dot and feeling great and energised for the rest of their day. If I can get up early in the morning, so can you. Some tips to help you get up early in the morning.  1. Put your alarm clock on a table that is on the other side of the room away from your bed. This forces you to get up and walk to the other si...

Continuing on with Kaixin's post yesterday, we discover the importance of taking a break and having some downtime. Hanging out with friends is an obvious idea but whats better than hanging out with friends? Eating nice food while hanging out with friends! However, we all know the struggle of eating healthy while at restaurants as we are unaware of the ingredients and cooking methods used by restaurants. Despite that, it is definitely still possible to eat healthier while eating out.  Here are 6 tips for healthier eating while eating out! 1) Order your food before your friends.  It is very easy for your friends' choices to subconsciously affect our own choices and may cause us to order a dish that's less healthy than we'd like. 2) Check carefully how your food is prepared. This means checking the menu carefully to get an idea how how that dish may be prepared, as different preparation methods may drastically affect the amount of calories and nutrients it c...

Over the past few weeks, we've gone through the importance of mental health. From making the change, starting with yourself, to stress and time management contributing to mental health. Last week we left off on the importance to have some downtime, take a break. For me, a good way for me to de-stress and stay sane through the pressure of uni is watching a good movie. Whether it be action filled, or just a fluffy feel-good movie. Here are a few lighthearted movies that will help you forget about all your worries and stresses, at least for 2 hours. 1. We're the Millers This movie is funny, ridiculous and has many outrageous situations that will leave you waiting to see how it will play out.  2. 50/50 This is a comedy is not what'd you expect, however it's heartwarming and has a positive message. 3. Studio C Not a movie, rather, a Youtube channel. They post comedic sketches, the writing is witty, clean comedy and each...

Picking up from where we left off last week in strains and sprains, it was mentioned that when in doubt, always treat as a fracture, so in this week's post we will be covering the topic of fractures and dislocations. Fractures and dislocations can often be obvious to identify, in such ways like a deformed limb or cracking sound upon impact. Below is a more detailed list of these. Signs and symptoms: pain at or near the site of the injury difficult or impossible normal movement loss of power deformity or abnormal mobility tenderness swelling discolouration and bruising Management of a Fracture or Dislocation Follow DRSABCD You can find more details on the DRSABCD Action Plan in my previous first aid blog post. Linked here:  https://c20wellbeing.blogspot.com.au/2017/09/drsabcd-action-plan.html Control any bleeding and cover any wounds. Check for fractures: Open, closed or complicated. Ask the patient not to move injured part. Immobilise the fracture. Use broad ba...

As we’ve all heard plenty of times, it is recommended to eat 2 servings of fruits and 5 servings of vegetables a day if we want to maintain a healthy diet. Consuming 2 servings of fruits and 5 servings of vegetables helps prevent a number of diseases such as heart disease, cancer and constipation while also helping us maintain a healthy weight. But what does 1 serve actually equate to? However, as busy adults, consuming adequate servings of fruits and vegetables is often overlooked as we do not have the time to prepare a well-balanced meal. So how can we include more fruits and vegetables into our daily diet? Although this may not fulfil all 2 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables, here are some ideas for including more fruits and vegetables in your daily meals: Vegetables – Breakfast Adding cooked mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach to your toast Adding leftover veggies to an omelette Lunch Adding carrots, lettuce or tomatoes to your sandwic...

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T LOOK GOOD WHILE WORKING OUT?! To feel good in our bodies, we should feel comfortable and happy with what we wear even when we're working out. Fashionable fitness wear is about feeling comfortable as well as looking your best. It is important to look good not for others but for yourself, to feel confident and positive about your fitness and life goals.  There are many different type of fashionable fitness wear for ladies and men, ranging from different colours, sizes and types of clothing. Some very popular sport brands include Nike, Adidas, Brooks, Converse and many more. These fitness brands are quite pricy, so if you're on a budget, like I am, stores such as Kmart, Target, Big W has a variety of sport attire for cheap prices.   Is it showing off to wear my just my sport bra to the gym?  NO! Some ladies like find that wearing clothes while performing their workout routine too tightening, so it doesn't mean they wear less to show o...

Last week we talked about stress and how to manage and relieve stress.  For some students, lack of organisation and time management can lead to stress. Some of us procrastinate and put off assignments and studying. Then, we reach the conclusion that theres not enough time to study, we have five assignments and three tests in the next week, then we have a mental breakdown.  Heres a list to go through next time you're drowning in assignments. Organise your time At the start of each semester, I like to jot down when all my assignments are due in my calendar. This way, you won't forget the important dates and in turn plan around those. And hopefully, prepare in advance to the due date. Feel free to add any other recreational activities, or recurring commitments. This allows you to have a clear picture of your upcoming weeks. Assess your time If you're one of those people who always wonder "Where did my time go?" you might have to start keeping tra...

One of the risks associated with any type of physical activity is the risk of sprains and strains. If you haven't already read Amy's post on fitness tips, definitely go check it out! ( https://c20wellbeing.blogspot.com.au/2017/09/fitness-for-your-physical-and-mental.html ) Hopefully you don't injure yourself, however if you do or see someone else who is injured and needs help, it is always good to know what you need to do in that situation. Signs and symptoms Sprains intense pain restricted joint movement joint swelling rapid bruising Strains sharp, sudden pain in the region of the injury sharp, sudden pain on any movement of the muscle loss of power to the affected limb tender muscle Management of a Sprain or Strain Follow DRSABCD You can find more details on the DRSABCD Action Plan in my previous first aid blog post. Linked here: https://c20wellbeing.blogspot.com.au/2017/09/drsabcd-action-plan.html Follow RICE management Rest the patient an...