{"id":16434,"date":"2023-08-28T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T02:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=16434"},"modified":"2024-05-01T11:35:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T01:35:07","slug":"your-well-being-de-stress-to-achieve-the-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2023\/08\/28\/your-well-being-de-stress-to-achieve-the-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Your well being &#8211; De stress to achieve the best"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your wellbeing \u2013 De stress to achieve the best <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You have reached the halfway point of Trimester 2, so now is the time to reflect upon your achievements so far.\u00a0 No doubt you have found some challenges in your studies, but it\u2019s important to make sure you are prioritising your wellbeing and adopting some effective strategies to deal with stress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make healthy lifestyle choices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical and mental wellbeing are linked.\u00a0 Engaging in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\/healthy-living#exercise\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">regular exercise<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, maintaining a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\/healthy-living#food\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">balanced diet<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and getting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\/healthy-living#sleep\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">adequate sleep<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are critical in reducing stress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adopt mindfulness and relaxation techniques<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practice meditation, deep breathing or yoga. These simple actions can work wonders for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\/healthy-living#stress\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">stress reduction.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set yourself realistic goals\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Establishing achievable goals both academically and personally is crucial to helping make sure you acknowledge each of your achievements along the way. One way to help you achieve this is to get help from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.secure.griffith.edu.au\/library\/forms\/help\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">library specialist<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> They can help you with referencing, finding articles and information for your assessments, improving your writing skills and structuring your assignments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Establish a support network\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open communication with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\/social-activity#community\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">friends and mentors<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can help reduce any feelings of isolation and contribute to developing meaningful connections with your peers, academic staff and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-support\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">support staff.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take up a hobby or play a sport<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Activities like painting, playing music or joining a sports team all help as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\/social-activity\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">healthy distraction<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from stressors and study pressure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seek help when needed\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For support with your mental or physical wellbeing, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Online Health and Wellness Centre<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Whether you\u2019re dealing with stress or anxiety, kicking unhealthy habits or just want personal\u00a0 support, the Online Health and Wellness Centre can direct you to resources and services for the help you need.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And don\u2019t forget the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Library<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">self-help resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to help you get the best from your study from developing study skills to exam preparation and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Griffith University supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16752\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/02\/E_WEB_03-300x300.png\" alt=\"The icon for Goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals. 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The words read, \u2018The Library: here to help\u2019.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16222 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/06\/Collection-tagline-300x73.png\" alt=\"Griffith University logo. 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