Have you ever found yourself walking mindlessly, just to realise that your legs automatically took you home?
Perhaps you have found getting coffee on your way to work, even if you’re not sure that you really want it?
Perhaps you always find yourself reaching for a snack when you are stressed or overwhelmed, it is in your hand before you even have time to think about what you’re doing?
All of these are examples of habits that we may have picked up along the way.
Habits for wellbeing and productivity
- Have a good morning routine
- Use SMART targets
- Get good sleep
- Keep on top of your work throughout the year
- Write down your tasks the night before
- Make time for play
- Do one nice thing for yourself every day
- Practice mindfulness
- Do a little every day
- Don’t beat yourself up!
- Be flexible
Things to know before starting university
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Dealing with doubt & homesickness
Setting into university life can be both exciting and stressful. Some students also wonder about how on earth did they ended up here. If this is you, you may be feeling a bit lost, confused, scared, or overwhelmed.
Isn’t it strange that while so many people talk about how their ‘university years were the best years of their life’, so few speak about how stressful things can sometimes feel during these years?
Also, life circumstances can affect different students in different ways, and settling into university life can feel quite difficult for many students.
Building a good social circle
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