UNIT 4 Flashcards
Common factors to balance with studying
Socializing
Employment
Volunteering
Commuting
Holidays
Exercise
Caring for a dependent or family member
Hobbies/interests
What hangs in the study-life balance?
Other factors —– Academic work
Why is study-life balance important?
Things outside of studies contribute to overall experience of the world
Time commitment related to study-life balance?
Students aren’t expected to study 24/7. Expected 30-35hrs a week
Rest related to study-life balance?
Allocating time to rest is just as important as studying or exercising. The brain needs time and rest to process new info
Exercise and sleep related to study-life balance?
Needs them to maintain a proper state of alertness to focus on learning effectively
Planning related to study-life balance?
committing to well-defined study-times leaves time to enjoy a range of other activities
What is the impact of over-studying on well-being and mental health?
Too much time studying can have a negative impact on relationships, it may interfere with ability to fulfill other non-study related obligations and interests
Can overstudying impact health?
Can increase likelihood of unhealthy behaviours such as smoking, alcohol or drug use, unhealthy eating, feelings of loneliness, and isolation, anxiety/depressive symptoms, increase hopelessness and self-harm
Can a healthy balance have a positive impact on your life?
Yes
Benefits of getting the right balance?
Health and absences
Efficiency
Engagement
Focus and concentration
Academic success
Health and absences
Having a healthy balance can reduce worry and stress. Trying to do too many things at once feeds worry and rumination
Efficiency
Having a healthy balance improves efficiency of work during the allotted study hours
Engagement
Having a healthy balance supports greater connection to and interest in courses, lectures and relationships
Focus and concentration
Heaving a healthy balance facilitates attention on the task at hand and staying present (mindfulness)
Academic success
Having a healthy balance improves learning efficiency and productivity, which is needed for academic success
Mosaic of different and important components and personal interests
Health and wellness
family and friends
recreation and hobbies
career
socialising
culture
community involvement
financial security
personal development
Wheel of life components
Academic professional
Physical development
Finances
Health
Family and friends
Relationships and love
Personal growth
recreation, culture and hobbies
Academic/professional
What are your study/work commitments and do you feel when these are done, you have time in the day for other interests/hobbies and activities?
Finances
Are your finances a worry to you and, if so, have you worked out a solution or sought advice/support/assistance?
Health
How would you rate your overall well-being, including your physical health, mental health and social environment
Family and friends
Do you feel you take the time needed to stay connected to family and friends?
Relationships/Love
Do you feel you take the time needed to maintain your personal relationships?
Personal growth
Its up to you what you define as personal growth. Are you looking for spirituality in your life? Do you like to read and/or learn about new things or acquire new skills
Recreation, culture, hobbies
Recreation is a healthy pastime or diversion and exercise has many important physical and mental health benefits
Physical environment
a safe pleasant home and work environment is important to your well-being. Does it support your studies, recreation/relaxation, and good quality sleep?
What is the importance of compassionate campuses?
- involves working hard to ensure institutions are inclusive and kind learning communities
- Inclusive learning modules, flexible assessment, forming positive learning communities and tackling stigma and discrimination in all of its forms allows students to not just “survive” but also to “thrive” in higher education
Student Story:
Is connectedness important to well being
yes
Personal meaningful connections can be made on the basis of what?
Environment
World view
Values
Relationships
Work
Recreational interests
Connectedness forms
Other people
Natural world
Meaningful values
Meaningful work
Culture and heritage
Connections with other people
people can include your friends, family, peers, colleagues, and more
Connections with the natural world
Refers to all the animals, plants, and other things existing in nature and not made or caused by people. Connections with the natural world and getting out in nature can include gardening, hiking, sightseeing, etc
Connections with meaningful values
refers to faith-based activities, and activities that reflect importance with family and/or personal values
Connections with meaningful work
refer to your work, hobbies, volunteering, or passion projects
Connections with work and heritage
include celebrating traditions, cultural holidays, or relating to people and places from your past
What kind of connections can there be?
Physical
mental
emotional
Importance of social connectedness to young people
Sometimes this drive for connection takes precedence and influences our decision making and risk-taking
What is social connectedness
a personal sense of belonging to a group, family, or community - someones subjective experience of feeling understood and connected to others
Benefits of social connectedness
Improve quality of life
boost mental health
increased life expectancy
decreased risk of suicide
build more inclusive and learning communities
Is social connection a determinant of health and mental health
yes
What does boost mental health mean related to social connectedness
Friendships offer a number of mental health benefits, such as increased feelings of belonging, purpose, increased levels of happiness, reduced levels of stress, improves self-worth, and confidence
Increased life expectancy related to social connectedness
social connections not only impact mental health, but your physical health as well
Decreased risk of suicide related to social connectedness
Relationships can play a crucial role in protecting a person against feeling isolated, suicidal thoughts and behaviours
What does build more inclusive learning communities relating to social connectedness
Compassion for self and for others, challenging stigma and discrimination