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Student-friendly easy breakfast ideas
![Berry smoothie](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-03/smoothie-769157_1920.jpg?h=72e0457b&itok=XULj1_II)
Okay, so I don’t like to admit it, but sometimes it’s easier for me to skip breakfast. It’s not great because it means I get hungrier at midday and tired earlier in the day. I’ve been working at carving enough time to have a decent breakfast because I know it will allow a good start to the day. It gives me the energy I need and a real boost to make sure I start the day right.
De-cluttering
Sometimes the amount of stuff that I collect or store away in a cupboard sneaks up on me and before I know it, I need to de-clutter.
British Film Festival review: The Nest
Part of this year's British Film Festival, Sean Durkin’s The Nest chronicles the unraveling of a wealthy family in mid-1980s England.
What do safe relationships feel like?
![Safe haven](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-03/ocean-1867285_1280_1.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=seBrcmmB)
Content warning: Please note that this piece refers to recent news surrounding sexual assault and violence. Some of the material might be distressing. We encourage you to take a break from reading if you need and take time to process the material. If you need support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit the University’s Counselling website.
Things we don't have to do
Sometimes we forget that we don't actually have to do what everyone else is doing just because it's normal, or because it's been ingrained into our brains as a social norm since we were babies. To apologise for something, or to follow trends because social media said so, or hide your true self in fear of being judged. Of course, there are things in life that are obvious you should do, like I don't know, just at the very least be a decent person to others. But a lot of people would be much happier if they were a tiny bit selfish every once in a while. It's good for you! Here's a list of things, we really don't have to do all the time.
Violence against women is a men's issue
It’s Safer Campus Community Week, and I'm wondering how we can hope to create a safe and respectful environment at a time when we are experiencing a global epidemic of violence against one of our most vulnerable groups: women.
Online comfort food
Now that we’ve lived in a global pandemic for over a year, it’s safe to say the well of content available online is starting to dry up, and with much of the world still in lockdown, we can’t ignore the fact that our relationship with entertainment has changed.
Getting out into the Fringe
It’s fringe time again and as always, Adelaide comes to life! However, I have barely seen or done anything. Deep down I know I want to be experiencing more of the arts and culture fever that infects the city this time of year.
Student budget hacks
![Creating a budget plan](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-03/drink-864958_1280.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=bhCceAoA)
I think I've written a lot about the many aspects of wellbeing throughout the various posts here, and I've just recently realised that I've not written about finances at all. It's quite a tricky subject, but nevertheless, I think it's a crucial aspect of wellbeing. Bills and fees are sources of stress for most of us after all. I think, like with mental wellbeing, a good place to start is to have good habits in place. Mindfulness and meditation are good daily practices which give us the ability to better weather challenging times in our life. Creating a budget allows you to prioritise the things you value, such as:
The trouble with 'dreaming big'
As kids, we’re told to dream big. We’re told that if we put our minds to it, we can achieve anything. But has the emphasis on achieving our dreams helped us, or hindered us?