We are constantly told that adopting mindfulness practices will improve sleep, studying and general wellbeing. Often than not we are taught the practices that we must adopt, whether it be meditation, new routines or changes to our daily activities...
Ok, so I know what you’re thinking: “Uh, I’m pretty much an expert at that already, thanks; I happen to be doing nothing right now, instead of studying”. But did you know that doing nothing is actually really good for you? And also, you’re reading –...
The world is a weird place at the moment. We all face different challenges in this current situation so with that in mind, here is a guide on some of the things that you can do to feel refreshed, be more at peace and be positive whilst looking after...
by Margaret Aitken As Covid-19 begins to spread throughout the country, we’re seeing more and more public events cancelled. Some boarding schools have sent students home and some classes are opening online. It may well be that soon we will all be...
It can be a nightmare when attempting to turn new activities into habits. This has been widely studied – to create habits we would need to routinely do the activity over a period of time. Mindfulness is a practice that focuses on relaxing the...
We’ve all been there. You’re under pressure to submit assignments, work is tiring you out, stuff just keeps going wrong and there’s so much you want to achieve but you just can’t seem to get any of it done. If you’ve hit this point, the...
Exercise has so many benefits for our physical and mental health, both of which are super important to maintain while you’re at uni. But when time pressures and mental fatigue combine, it can seem like a huge effort to put the books away and get...
Have you ever found yourself so overwhelmed you couldn’t study for your exams? We’ve got some advice to help you address your exam anxiety and stress. Learn more by registering for one of our workshops on ‘Addressing Exam Anxiety and...
We spend our days juggling too many commitments and thinking about all the things that we have to accomplish. Sometimes we forget our most valuable asset which is ourselves! Here are a few tips to take care of YOU: Eat well. This may seem easy...
Living on-campus can be a stressful time; sometimes the pressure of having multiple assignments due at once, internships, sport and social events can be enough to cause a bit of a meltdown! To make your nights a bit easier and take one extra thing...
