It’s the beginning of a new academic year! Students all around Australia are beginning a new year of study, which means it’s a great time to be talking about how to establish good study habits. I often find that students want to talk about study habits at the end of the year, right when it’s crunch time and stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. But the best time to be thinking about study habits is now, at the beginning of the year, so that you can set yourself up for success. So today we’re talking all about study habits!
How to Manage ‘I can’t be bothered-itis’
It’s been a long 2 years. I don’t think we need another article explaining just how huge the impact of Covid-19 has been on all of us. It is quite obvious that it has changed the face of the world. And let’s face it, after 2 years, with no clear or defined end point in sight, we’re exhausted! It’s completely understandable that a lot of us have entered the ‘I can’t be bothered anymore’ mentality.
How to Support your Child who is being Bullied
When your child comes to you and says they’re being bullied it can feel really upsetting. You might feel confused as to what you should do next, and some common questions might come up for you, such as, who should you speak to about it? How should you support your child? What do you need to do to make them feel safe so they can share their thoughts and feelings? Children and young people need to know that they are being heard, that their feelings matter, and that their issue will be investigated respectfully. Bullying should be taken seriously. The following 4 tips may be helpful to get you through the process.
Compassion: How you can finally practice it on yourself.
As human beings, we generally have a lot of compassion for other people. Every day we care for our family, our friends, our co-workers. Typically, when we notice people we care about suffering, we generally respond with care and kindness, and a desire to help ease the suffering in some way. We are all equipped with the tools to be compassionate beings. However, all too often we do not harness these tools when it comes to ourselves!
How self-compassion can help with body dissatisfaction during the pandemic.
How many of us have turned to delicious food as a way to cope with the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic? This is completely natural and we all do it from time to time. At the same time, with all the lockdowns, we are spending more and more time on social media, where we are inundated with filtered images of filtered thin women and “buff” men, who represent the beauty ideals that are reinforced as attractive in our society. As well as this, how many messages and advertisements have we seen suggesting programs, meal plans, and supplements suggested to help us shed the “COVID kilos”. Being exposed to all of this naturally increases negative feelings about our own bodies, whether we realise it or not. The Butterfly Foundation tells us there has been a sharp spike in the number of people seeking support for body image concerns and eating disorders during the pandemic.
Managing ADHD in Teens
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder impacting approximately 300,000 Australian children and adolescents. ADHD is due to differences in the brain's development and function, namely the impairment of our brain's executive functions. Executive functions are essential for daily life and include our short term memory, the flexibility of thoughts, and self-control. Every day executive functions are utilised to help us study, work, and govern our lives.