The stress secret: 12 ways to meditate – without actually meditating
Many people struggle with classic forms of meditation, but its benefits are still available. From writing and drawing to pottery or...
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Below you will find regularly updated articles written by the wellbeing team covering a range of topics to help support your mental wellbeing. Please browse all of the articles and check back for new and updated posts.
If you are a student at The University of Sheffield and you would like to share your top tips on wellbeing or have suggestions for future blogs, please email us at: studentwellbeingblog@sheffield.ac.uk.
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What Consent Looks Like
While the legal definitions of consent may vary by location and circumstance, the general concept is always the same: Consent is an...
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‘You will get it wrong … but you can’t make it worse’: 16 ways to talk to people who are grieving
Article sourced from The Guardian So, where do your parents live?” Um … Your heart pauses for a second. You clench your drink. You take a...
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What Are the Post-Holiday Blues?
Post-Holiday Blues Post-holiday blues usually refer to the short-lived mental distress, anxiety, and sadness that arises after the...
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10 tips for looking after your mental wellbeing in the winter months
1. Let there be light – and cosiness! Going out in the cold might seem unappealing, but getting some natural light can be invigorating...
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Managing classroom participation difficulties
Lots of students find it difficult to contribute and participate in a teaching environment. People may say things that you don’t...
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Seasonal depression: small things you can do every day to cope
Many of us tend to feel sad or not like our usual self as autumn and winter approach. But for some, these feelings persist until spring...
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10 ways to deal with homesickness
No matter how excited you are to start university, it's natural to feel a bit homesick sometimes. We've got some great tips on what to do...
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Circadian rhythm dictates our sleep but it’s ‘ultradian rhythm’ that determines our daily function
Here's why that's important....... We’re obsessed with being productive – and that’s led to the cult of routine. But writer Libby Heeley...
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The key to dealing with negative feedback without taking it personally
Receiving negative feedback is never easy. No matter how many times we tell ourselves that criticism – whether valid or not – maybe for...
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Facing Culture Shock
While usually temporary, culture shock is common among international students arriving in the UK. You will notice differences between the...
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Homesickness
As you start to settle into your university life, you may notice starting to feel ‘homesick’. Homesickness is when we feel unsure,...
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What Is Empathy?
Article sourced from Verywellmind.com What Is Empathy? Empathy is the ability to emotionally understand what other people feel, see...
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Student finance, discounts and budgeting tips for surviving university in a cost of living crisis
Here’s everything you need to know about student loans, grants and bursaries, and other ways to budget money in the cost of living crisis...
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Black History Month 2022
University celebrates Black History Month 2022 This annual celebration is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate Black people, history...
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The benefits of having a growth mindset and stepping out of your comfort zone.
A growth mindset means that as an individual, you understand that you have the ability to improve and are willing to push past obstacles...
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How to cope with university if you have social anxiety
Uni is a huge social change for anyone, suddenly surrounded by hundreds of new people and opportunities. Article taken from the...
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Wellbeing Wednesday in the Garden Room
Every Wednesday we are offering face to face wellbeing drop-in appointments during your dedicated time of study. We aim to provide...
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What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one...
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The Incessant Beast that is Loneliness
Written by Gabriel, 301 intern “I don’t know how you manage” I hear quite often. Depending on how close I am with whoever utters these...
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