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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 17 min listen

Finding your new self: Identity confusion while studying

Explore the stereotypes, expectations and realities of being a studying parent at USQ.

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wellbeing 5 min read

Why your GPA doesn’t define you

Whether you’re disappointed in your GPA or feel a lot of pressure to get the best possible marks, Josh explains why your GPA doesn’t define you and why thinking it does is dangerous for your mental wellbeing.

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wellbeing 5 Min Read

I don't get stressed, but I attended a stress webinar. Here's why.

Whether you're someone who would describe yourself as someone that does or doesn't suffer from stress, Dr Yong Goh and Cara Bricknell offer actionable scenarios and provide key strategies for implementation to find success through stress.

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wellbeing 21 min listen

How would you know how to make me relax?

On this episode of the podcast, Diana Cogill from USQ's Health and Wellness team shares some practical tips and exercises to help you relax after a busy semester.

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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 2 min watch

Bounce back with resilience

Hear from Sonia McDonald about the essential skill that will see you bouncing back from an unexpected event or study letdown.

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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 7 min read

4 healthy habits to boost your study success

Achieving your study goals shouldn’t come at the sacrifice of your health and happiness. Invest in your study success with these 4 simple tips.

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wellbeing 13 min listen

How would you know how to keep it together?

On this podcast episode, we speak to USQ psychology lecturer Dr Nancey Hoare about the science of stress and how you can keep your cool under pressure.

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wellbeing 6 min read

All aboard! Finding passengers for your study support train

Being the first in your family to study at uni can often be challenging, but having the right support around you can make all the difference. Here's where to look for support throughout your studies.

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wellbeing 5 min read

How to upgrade your mental resilience

Resilience is the ability to recover quickly and bounce back from set backs. Train your brain and build mental resilience with these 5 ‘workout’ tips.