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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.

What Does It Mean To Have Purpose In life?

The dictionary tells us that purpose is the reason something exists, an intended end; aim; or goal. Purpose creates meaning, offers a...

'Walk and Talk' - Infusing the benefits of fresh air and exercise into your wellbeing appointment

In addition to our usual offer of support, the Student Wellbeing Service is offering ‘Walk and Talk’ appointments where appropriate. We,...

What Happens To Your Mind And Body When You Feel Homesick

Taken from an original article by Caroline Bologna for HUFFPOST Whether you’ve gone away to college, moved to a new city or even just...

Doing More by Doing Less: Reducing Autistic Burnout

This article recently appeared on Psychology Today by Erin Bulluss and Abby Sesterka outlining the importance of doing less to unlock...

Resilience. What is it, and Why is it Important?

The term resilience will have positive connotations for some people, whilst others may feel the term itself is unhelpful. But what does...

Autistic Burnout, Explained

Original article by Sarah Dewerdt for Spectrum ‘Autistic burnout’ is the intense physical, mental or emotional exhaustion, often...

Try Something Different to Ease Your Stress.

Try a fun and creative and simple activity to make an aromatherapy stressball. Making playdough is quick and simple activity and...

What is self-care and why is self-care important?

Self-care is a popular topic these days, but it is often poorly explained. Perhaps you keep seeing it mentioned in self-help books or...

5 Benefits of Mindfulness for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour

Coach Katara McCarty writes that, for Black, Indigenous, Women of Color, the mindful act of pausing and noticing trauma—as well as...

Five Ways to Wellbeing

The concept of wellbeing consists of two main elements: feeling good and functioning well. Feelings of happiness, contentment, enjoyment,...

Focus on wellbeing during COVID-19 (Coronavirus): suggestions for autistic university students

Context This is an unexpected and stressful situation. Nobody expected to be working in a totally different way in the middle of an...

Anti-Racism Resources

Resources to educate yourself on anti-racism including recommended reading, podcasts, social media and courses and webinars. The Student...

What Is Intergenerational Trauma? An Expert Explains

The following article was written by Mirel Zaman and contains an interview with Dr. Mariel Buque a trauma therapist in the USA. (The...

An introvert's survival guide to university

Came across this from the UCL (University College of London) and found it useful, gentle, and wise article based on as the title says,...

Wellbeing During the Assessment Period

A guide to managing your wellbeing and boosting your productivity during the assessment period Sitting down and concentrating for...

Navigating Change

At this moment in time, it’s safe to say we’ve all had to make some major readjustments to our everyday lives and establish a new...

Tricky Acceptance - What Does Acceptance Mean?

"You just need to accept it!" How often have you heard or said something along these lines? It can be one of those things we say and tell...

The Benefits of Being Outdoors

During this time of lock-down, we have all been able to exercise outdoors once a day, and now that has been extended in recognition of...

Struggling with Motivation?

Motivation can be a struggle in these uncertain times. Daily life routines can be difficult at the moment such as revising for exams or...

The Benefits of Kindness

Being kind can significantly improve our physical and emotional wellbeing - whether we are giving or receiving it. There have even been...