News: Student life
Re-balancing
My most recent catch-up with my supervisors didn’t go as they usually do. For the first time in my candidature, I felt quite disappointed with myself.
Acknowledgement of Country
Adelaide is located in the traditional Country of the Kaurna people. I acknowledge and pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First people of Australia whose ancestral lands and waters we work and live on throughout Australia. I honour the wisdom of, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Be there for yourself & others
So, you have a loved one who is struggling with mental health, and you want to be there for them as much as you can. But you’re not sure what’s the best way to be there for them without burning yourself out. So here are a few tips to make sure you’re looking after yourself as well as you’re the person you’re helping.
Distracting yourself
Do you ever find yourself avoiding reality? It could be mindlessly scrolling on your phone, bingeing a Netflix show or simply staring into space.
My final blog
What a year! After blogging for 30 weeks and submitting over 60 blogs – my time as a blogger is now ending.
The worst grade in my degree
The other week I received a grade that would be the lowest mark I’ve ever received (and in the final semester of my degree)!
Ted Lasso 2
Content warning: Please note that this piece mentions suicide. 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.
Posture? Meditation? Lofi?
Exam season was a stressful time, so it’s important that you practice mindfulness and doing the little things to improve your wellbeing.
Pressures of gift shopping
Coming from a family of seven, I am pretty used to the concept of birthdays happening around once a month but despite this I still find myself wasting HOURS trying to figure out what to get my siblings.
