Student Wellbeing Tips

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...

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...

As a student, you're trying to deal with your assignments piling up, trying to maintain your grades, while trying to have a decent social life, while trying to find time for family and other things, you're bound to get a tad stressed out. Prolonged stress takes a toll on your physical and emotional health, as well as relationships. It's important to recognise the signs of stress in the forms of, Physical Symptoms headaches stomach upsets disturbances in sleep change of appetite Other signs problems with concentration, losing focus becoming easily distracted negative and self defeating thinking Now that we've recognised stress, what are some ways to ease and get rid of stress?  Keep a stress journal This is an easy way to identify situations, experiences or people who trigger tension or worry. Avoid caffeine! Sometimes you'll feel like you need your coffee or V, however caffeine can increase feelings of anxiety. Learn relaxati...

"Are YOU okay?" Last week we discussed a quick overview of mental health and what it means to be mentally healthy.  Today we're going to zoom in and shift the focus on you.  A lot of people are so distracted by themselves in the bigger picture, such as in their social media landscape, they tend to forget, or lose regard for their own wellbeing. Many people become anxious without knowing, and when that happens regularly, one becomes accustomed to anxious feelings.  Focusing on yourself not only helps rid anxiety, but will improve your quality of life as you are more self aware of all that is happening.  Just like one should keep track of their diet and what they are ingesting, it's important to keep track of what material (such as media) you are exposing yourself to.  Here are some ways to do that: 1. Use journals  What are you grateful for? It helps to write, to empty negative thoughts and fill those with positive stat...