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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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4 simple ways to overcome imposter syndrome, explained by psychologists
Ever feel like you’re an impostor? You’re not alone. Even the world’s most brilliant minds suffer from the fear of being ‘found out’....
Looking after your wellbeing during the exam and assessment period
Here we have a summary of tips from our Student Wellbeing Advisor for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Cat Atkinson. Look after the...
Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here's how to stop the social media brain rot
Oxford University Press announced 2024’s word of the year as ‘brain rot’, defined as the “supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or...
Exercise and the brain: three ways physical activity changes its very structure
Regular exercise changes the structure of our bodies’ tissues in obvious ways, such as reducing the size of fat stores and increasing...
The Crucial Role Emotions Play in Productivity
In today’s fast-paced, achievement-oriented society, productivity is often synonymous with time management. From to-do lists to...
What happens to our bodies when we touch grass
Recently I found myself walking around the Botanic Garden in Oxford. This beautiful and historic location, right in the heart of the...
Social masking: What is it and why do we do it?
The feeling that we’re putting on a different face or adopting a slightly different persona is something many of us have experienced. But...
No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise
Left right and centre, adults in their 30s, 40s, or even later are now being diagnosed with neurological conditions, namely autism and...
10 Signs You May Be Overstressed
Stress is the body’s normal response to change. It can be physical, emotional, or mental. Whether it’s meeting an upcoming deadline or...
‘Sleeping on it’ really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs
Twenty-six years. That is roughly how much of our lives are spent asleep. Scientists have been trying to explain why we spend so much...
5 ways to make dealing with deadlines a breeze
Don’t let the stress of deadlines overload you, try these tips Whether it’s at work, in education, or just regular life admin, deadlines...
What’s next after an ASD diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with autism can be an emotional and overwhelming event, but with time, understanding, and support, you can successfully...
Why Humming Is The Easiest Way To Relax
The next time you’re feeling anxious, try humming a little tune. On TikTok, creators are sharing all sorts of techniques to stimulate the...
Freshers Fear?
As the start of the new academic year begins and students begin their University journey, we wanted to share with you a podcast from the...
Rumination: “Why am I constantly replaying the past?” A therapist explains how to deal with it.
Do you find yourself replaying situations and past conversations in your head? You might be experiencing “rumination”. We all have...
How to Cope With Friends Moving Away
This article may be particularly useful for students who are finishing University this year, or have friends in other cohorts who have...
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...
‘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...
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...
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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