University Life Skills

Ariane, a counsellor from Curtin’s Psychology and Counselling Service, talks about culture shock, self-care and her eight tips for adjusting to university life.

Need some help improving your sleep? As a uni student, you’re not alone. Kristen from Curtin’s Psychology and Counselling service explains what sleep is and give her tips for sleeping better.

Stressed or anxious, and wondering how to calm your body and mind? Penny from Curtin’s Psychology and Counselling service explores what stress and anxiety are, and gives you a new way of responding to your stress during those busy times in semester.

Is that little voice inside your head starting to bother you? Ruth from Curtin’s Psychology and Counselling service explores what our inner critic is and gives you ways to not only live with your inner critic but learn and grow from it.

Want to curb your procrastination this semester? Brent from Curtin’s Psychology and Counselling service explains what procrastination is and how it works.

Feeling burnt out and unsure if you’ll make it to the end of semester? Ruth from Curtin’s Psychology and Counselling service provides twelve strategies for picking yourself up, managing yourself and improving your motivation as the end of the semester draws near.

Feeling anxious about your upcoming exams? Graham from Curtin’s Psychology and Counselling service provides some strategies to help calm yourself in the lead up to exam season, and to respond to your anxiety more effectively when it arises.

Need some time out to de-stress and relax? Ruth from Curtin’s Psychology and Counselling service provides some strategies to help you re-centre, refocus and find some inner balance.