To say that we’ve been going through difficult and challenging times over the last few weeks would be an understatement for many people. Even those of us who have kept generally fit and well, active and upbeat, have often found it hard to find many positive things to think about. And yet, one of the knock-on effects of there being less traffic noise and everyday work-related sounds has been the ability to hear birdsong more clearly.
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The impact of kindness. Why is it so important?
Kindness. There is one golden rule. It comes in many forms and said in many ways. But, ultimately always means the same thing ‘do unto others, as you would have them do unto you’. This is a staple of life, existing throughout time, embedding itself into humanity. This saying, in its original form, can be traced back to the Holy Bible ‘Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you: do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets’ (Matthew 7:12)
Stressless supporting you from home – UPDATE
Even though our stressless areas and activities are currently unavailable due to the current health crisis, we still want to help. During this time of self-distancing and self-isolation it is even more important to take care of our physical, emotional and mental health, as well as our general well being.
There is a vast supply of virtual activities already in place, prior to the corona virus outbreak; with more being introduced due to the current circumstance, many of which can be found through social media.
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Balancing and juggling: How are your circus skills? Managing your time as a student
Have you got a to-do list? Is it on paper, on your phone or perhaps you keep it in your head. We are all very busy these days and this is certainly the case when studying. As the semester gets into full swing, you will be thinking about organizing your studies and getting into an effective study routine.
24/7 at Augustine House – What does it mean for you?
We are delighted to confirm that from 9 March until 15 May Augustine House will be open 24/7 to help support our students in the lead up to, and during, the assessment period.
Ensuring you make the best use of your breaks
Cold winter nights are beginning to draw in and January examinations don’t seem too far away. There maybe a lot of work ahead, but to ensure you get the best from yourself, keep motivated and don’t burn out, you need to take regular breaks!
But how do you get the most from them?
Here’s our top tips for staying ahead of the game and ensuring you make the most of this valuable “me” time:-