UC EVENTS

The Mindset for Success

Today’s session will focus on how to unfreeze and connect with confidence to engage in the tasks that you want to do.

The Story of Two Wolves

Today, we will reflect together about how we can use this parable to support behaviour change and better mental health.   We will also explore the choice point and how to use this tool to build a fuller and meaningful life

Goal Setting and Getting

How to set goals that increase the chances of achieving the things that matter to you.

Enhancing Resilience

We will reflect today on a time when you overcame a setback and how you managed this. We will discuss personal resources that help us to adapt well in the face of adversity. 

Exploring Purpose

Today’s session will explore your sense of purpose.  We will take a quiz and discuss ways to revisit this aspect of our lives which is linked to physical and mental health.

Stress Less Tips

Today's discussion will involves sharing tips for how to keep our stress levels manageable in a uni context.  We will explore some brief, practical self care activities that can be used even during exam time.

Meditation - Eye of the Hurricane (Exam time)

Today we will meditate on "the eye of the hurricane" to practice engaging the observer self and connecting with inner peace and calm.  We will speak about how to drop anchor during daily life and listen to a self-motivation exercise, setting intentions for the week ahead.

Meditation - Leaves on a Stream  (Exam time)

“Leaves on a stream” is a mindfulness technique often used in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It’s particularly helpful when you're dealing with distressing thoughts, rumination, or cognitive overload.  After experiencing this meditation we will discuss other ways to de-fuse from strong thoughts and feelings.

Deep Curiosity

This session will explore ways in which curiosity might improve our lives and how to engage in it more often.   We will also discuss ways in which curiosity might help us deepen interactions and navigate conflict.

Results survival guide

Looking after yourself when results come out -dealing with the highs and the lows of getting your grades and the impacts on your wellbeing and stress levels.