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Wellbeing

Discover effective tips, strategies and advice to help you maintain your mental and physical wellbeing during your studies.

It might seem difficult to find time to prioritise your health and wellbeing, but with so many benefits for your studies, think of it as an investment in your future! Making the effort to stay active and learn what types of food best feeds your brain will not only increase your health and fitness levels, it will help you manage stress during peak assessment periods and perform at your best. Likewise, learning techniques such as mindfulness and resilience will help you deal with the emotional peaks and troughs you’ll experience throughout a semester, protecting your mental wellbeing. So, if you’re looking for relatable and effective tips, strategies and advice from health and wellbeing professionals and student peers that will help you throughout your degree, this is your metaphorical green super smoothie!

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wellbeing 5 min read

Manifest your motivation: D.I.Y vision board

May your mind be clouded no more with thoughts of 'I can't do this' or 'I'm going to fail' … manifest the motivation you need to say 'I can do this!' with USQ's D.I.Y vision board!

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wellbeing 5 min read

How to know you’re heading in the right direction: finding your true purpose

Find your purpose, increase your study performance and feel fulfilled with your goals by using our template to narrow down your personal drive.

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wellbeing 1 hour 18 min read

Stress less: Strategies and tips to achieve your own success while studying

This eBook has collated both the top tips and strategies backed by research into managing stress at university, so you can better enjoy your time at university.

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wellbeing 5 min read

What type of stress head are you?

We all experience stress at one time or another, but it’s how we handle it that matters. Take the quiz now to find out what type of ‘stress head’ you are.

Neon light: 'Breathe'

wellbeing 5 min read

5 helpful strategies to manage study-related stress

Use the 5 strategies discussed in this blog to reduce your study-related anxiety, improve your overall wellbeing and motivation, and stay focused during stressful times.

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wellbeing 15 min read

Mind over matter: 10 apps to keep you in a positive headspace

Use these 10 apps to better manage your mental health and keep you in a positive, productive headspace.

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wellbeing 3 min read

The unexpected academic benefits of Pilates

USQ student Kathy explains how doing Pilates helps her better manage stress and anxiety levels, and improve exam performance.

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wellbeing 2 min read

Why you should never be afraid to ask for help, if you need it

Student Wellness Advisor Kate explains the support services available to students via the Wellness team, and why it’s important to seek support sooner rather than later.

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wellbeing 3 min read

2 things that I learned to overcome my own brain

Is your brain getting in the way of you achieving study success? Learn new ways to cope with study-related stress and overcome mental barriers through mindfulness practise.

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wellbeing 3 min read

Laugh your way to better health

Comedian Mark McConville speaks of the positive effects laughter can have on mental wellbeing.

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wellbeing 3 min read

A simple guide to mindfulness

Nick shares his tips for using mindfulness practices to help with stress ... after spending eight months stressing about writing his thesis on the topic!