Weekly Wellbeing Themes
Productivity and Procrastination
We have all likely procrastinated at some point. Procrastination - putting things off - can be thought of as an attempt to eliminate uncomfortable feelings in the present at the expense of future wellbeing.
It's important to note that not all "delaying" is procrastination. Sometimes it is necessary and wise to prioritise different things (like our health!). However, if you're noticing a pattern of procrastination that is impacting how you feel or your ability to achieve what you want to, you CAN make changes.
It can be useful to think about why you are procrastinating. Does a task feel too big and therefore too overwhelming to start? Maybe you need to break it down. Are you easily distracted? Make a plan to manage distractions. Are you paralysed by a fear of getting it wrong? Have a read of this resource: failing well. Are you genuinely stuck despite giving it a go? Consider asking for help, such as making use of office hours.
A good strategy for getting through procrastination is often to start small and "just get started." If getting started brings up uncomfortable feelings (such as stress, anxiety, guilt, or fear), it can help to use some relaxation techniques. Try to stick with the task. We want to retrain the brain that avoidance is not the answer! Usually, the task we were procrastinating on is not as bad as we thought once we get going, and those uncomfortable feelings often get less intense as you make progress.
You can also speak with the Wellbeing team if you need support in this area. Use the Wellbeing Portal to join the queue for a brief consultation (online or face-to-face in Senate House). Brief consultations are available Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For out-of-hours or emergency support, please see these Emergency & Support Contacts.
For full details on these and other wellbeing events, visit: What's On | Wellbeing and Student Support.
What's On in Wellbeing
Here's a look at what's happening this week and in the coming weeks. All term-time events are ongoing unless otherwise noted.
Weekly Sessions
- Student Anxiety Peer Support Group: Mondays, 4-5pm in the Library Gathering Space.
- ADHD Peer Support Group: Tuesdays, 4-5pm at Senate House.
- Gardening Club: Wednesdays, 2-4pm at the allotment, in collaboration with the Student Allotment Society.
- Exploring Mindfulness: Thursdays, 4-5pm in the Library Gathering Space.
Upcoming Events
- Bereavement Cafe: A supportive space for those who have experienced loss.
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- Monday 24th November, 3:45-4:45pm
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- Location: Chaplaincy
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- Labyrinth Walk: A meditative walk for reflection and calm.
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- Thursday 11th November, 2:30-3:30pm
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- Wednesday 3rd December, 2:30-3:30pm
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- Location: Chaplaincy
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For full details on these and other wellbeing events, visit: What's On | Wellbeing and Student Support.
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The following videos may prove helpful to some students to view both prior to arrival and upon arrival.
Before arrival:
On arrival:
Hear from Sophie,
Meet our team member Sophie, who is here to talk you through managing your anxiety.
Understanding Wellbeing
A new online module is now available for all Warwick students. It has been designed to improve the wellbeing literacy of students at Warwick and has been co-created by IATL Staff and Students to make sure that it can be accessible to all and geared for often time-constrained University life.
To access the Online Module on Moodle click here
You may find it helpful to view a 2 minute introduction to the module.