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Best study spots in Adelaide
![Rows of bookshelves at a library.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-11/ryunosuke-kikuno-fkqxz58bvju-unsplash.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=1qYGXe6u)
Here's my rating of the study spots I've been to.
Walking with purpose
![woman walking](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/woman-gd2b44761f_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=a9uRKbXT)
My morning walk to university has always seemed to be one full of purpose but lately I have been wondering just how much I am missing out on when I don’t slow down.
Self-care and self-esteem
![Various cosmetic products packed in light-pink tubes, boxes, compacts, and bottles spread across a light-pink background.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-10/beauty-4993472_1280.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=3XUqwTb_)
I’ve recently taken up an interest in skincare. I’m not quite sure what prompted this interest, perhaps it had always been in the back of my mind just waiting for a spark of motivation to take action.
Staying connected in exam season
![A library with a large window and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-10/library-869061_960_720.jpg?h=b3660f0d&itok=Zn_ci-Ox)
Exam season can be such an isolating experience. I find myself sitting at my desk for hours with only my desk lamp and emotional support water bottle to keep me company.
Being okay in my own company
![The back of a woman looking at the sunset over forest trees.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-10/woman-491623_960_720.jpg?h=b3660f0d&itok=PdmjwEMX)
I'm learning to differentiate between being alone and spending time with myself.
Gratitude and joy
"For many of us, our first waking thought of the day is “I didn’t get enough sleep”. The next one is “I don’t have enough time”.