{"id":28021,"date":"2025-05-07T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T02:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=28021"},"modified":"2025-05-06T14:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T06:48:33","slug":"how-to-use-the-my-wellbeing-tool-to-stay-balanced-during-exams","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/how-to-use-the-my-wellbeing-tool-to-stay-balanced-during-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use the My Wellbeing tool to stay balanced during exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When exams hit, it\u2019s easy to feel like everything else has to stop \u2014 including looking after your mental health. But that\u2019s the exact time when looking after yourself matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My Wellbeing, now available on OASIS, is a tool designed to help you manage stress, stay focused and support your mental health in practical, flexible ways. Developed in collaboration with Curtin psychologists, it\u2019s grounded in the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework, and it\u2019s designed with real student needs in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what it can do \u2014 and how you can use it during the most stressful weeks of semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Get support that matches how you&#8217;re feeling<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The My Wellbeing tool starts by asking one simple question: <em>How am I feeling?<\/em> Based on your response, it recommends specific resources that are relevant to your current state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re feeling anxious, unmotivated, overwhelmed or just curious about improving your mental wellbeing, the recommendations are tailored \u2014 not random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Access a range of resources, quickly<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informative videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflection exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crisis support contacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also filter resources by time (e.g., 5-minute reads or 20-minute workshops) and by type (e.g., mindfulness, focus, motivation, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re short on time and energy, you can still find something that fits into your day \u2014 even just five minutes between study blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Build skills, not just cope<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s great for handling stress in the moment, My Wellbeing also helps you build long-term skills \u2014 things like emotional regulation, time management, resilience and mindfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the kinds of skills that make exam periods easier, but also support your mental health year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Emergency support, if you need it<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool includes a dedicated section for emergency and crisis support, including phone numbers and services you can contact 24\/7. In high-pressure times, it\u2019s crucial to know where to turn if things get overwhelming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Designed for you, by the people who get it<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a generic wellbeing app. It was built specifically for Curtin students, with direct input from Curtin psychologists. That means the content is relevant to your experience \u2014 academically, emotionally and socially. It understands what university pressure actually looks like, and it\u2019s built to support you through it.<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent cards \"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"1\"\n         data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"how-to-use-my-wellbeing\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">How to use My Wellbeing<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>1. Log into OASIS<br \/>\n2. Find My Wellbeing in the main menu<br \/>\n3. Answer a few questions or use the filters<br \/>\n4. Explore the resources that match your needs<br \/>\n5. Save or revisit resources anytime<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/oasis.curtin.edu.au\/MyWellbeing\/\" aria-label=\"Start using My Wellbeing \"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Start using My Wellbeing <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to wait until you\u2019re burned out to care about your mental health. During exams, using My Wellbeing can make a big difference \u2014 not by adding more to your to-do list, but by making it easier to look after yourself in small, doable ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about being perfect. It\u2019s about being okay \u2014 and staying that way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When exams hit, it\u2019s easy to feel like everything else has to stop \u2014 including looking after your mental health. 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