Blogs

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The impact of screens and how to mitigate it

Screens have become an integral part of daily life, whether on smartphones, laptops, TVs, or tablets. They help us work, learn and connect, but as screen time increases, so do concerns about its impact on our health and wellbeing.

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Journalling: What is it and how can it be useful?

Journalling is a fantastic starting point that can help to place your worries and feelings out in the open. By externalising your thoughts this way, it can feel as if you can finally lift the emotional weight of the worries, fears, annoyances and excitement you carry.
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How I manage the wellbeing challenges of autism and ADHD

Graduate Management Trainee and Loughborough alumnus Lewis Jenkins talks about how his recent diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism has reshaped his understanding of himself and his wellbeing.
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How to make friends and feel at home as an international student

Starting university in a new country can be an exciting adventure, but it can also feel overwhelming and daunting. This blog offers tips and resources to help build a new home here at Loughborough.
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Managing uncertainty

One powerful, often underestimated tool for enhancing our wellbeing is music. Whether you’re working at your desk, commuting to campus, or winding down after a long day, music can be a transformative companion.
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Managing anxiety in the workplace

Anxiety is often described as a feeling of fear or unease, and many people experience it at different points in their lives. It can be caused by many different situations and life experiences, and sometimes there is no obvious trigger for it.
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Thriving in Loughborough over the summer

As lectures end, friends disperse, and campus quietens down, summer in Loughborough can feel lonely. But those warm, slower-paced weeks can also be a time for growth and reconnecting with yourself.
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Navigating life as a new parent

The early months after welcoming a baby can be an emotional time, and you may experience a wide range of feelings from joy and pride to sadness and frustration.
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Digital Detox: Focusing in a distracted world

Exam season can feel like the ultimate test of your concentration and mental stamina but in today’s world, staying focused isn’t just about motivation. It’s also about managing the digital distractions pulling at you every minute.