{"id":17199,"date":"2024-06-03T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T23:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=17199"},"modified":"2024-05-27T14:41:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T04:41:41","slug":"wellbeing-check-in-study-and-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/06\/03\/wellbeing-check-in-study-and-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing check-in: Study and exams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the pressure of exams increases during the year, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed by expectations and deadlines. Amongst this whirlwind, it&#8217;s vital to prioritise your wellbeing. Here are a few things to try:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acknowledge stress<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Feeling overwhelmed is normal. Recognise your emotions and remember, seeking support is a sign of strength.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prioritise self-care:<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sure to prioritise self-care alongside your study sessions. Get sufficient rest, nourish yourself with good food, and don&#8217;t forget to take regular short breaks to recharge.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Break it down:<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Break down study material into smaller, more manageable chunks. Tackle one concept at a time and incorporate regular breaks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practice mindfulness:<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Find balance during times of study pressure by incorporating mindfulness practices. Dedicate moments to deep breathing exercises or meditation to alleviate stress levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reach out for support: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re not alone. Lean on friends, family<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or classmates for support. Utilise <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">support services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Celebrate progress: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take time to acknowledge your achievements, no matter how small. Each step forward is worth celebrating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15200 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/12\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-min-300x300.png\" alt=\"White words inside a red circle. The words read, \u2018The Library: here to help\u2019.\" width=\"131\" height=\"131\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16222\" 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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Recognise your emotions and remember, seeking support is a sign of strength.\u00a0\u00a0 Prioritise self-care: Make<a href=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/06\/03\/wellbeing-check-in-study-and-exams\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"sr-only\">&#8220;Wellbeing check-in: Study and exams&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":152,"featured_media":17200,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[195],"class_list":["post-17199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-students","tag-here-to-help-you"],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Vanessa Gatt","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/05\/pexels-kdbishopphotography-135013.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}