Wellbeing

Self-care really matters

Taking care of your wellbeing is crucial for effective learning, as highlighted by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. First are our basic physical and safety needs, then a sense of belonging before we can focus on higher-level learning. When anxiety arises, it can hold back our true potential, making it challenging to learn. This topic explores how mindfulness and meditation can reduce panic, keep you in the moment and actually rewire your brain to make you more resilient!

Activities

Discussion:

How many of these issues affect your ability to concentrate?

Interruptions
Addiction to electronic devices
Lack of sleep
Racing or intrusive thoughts
Stress or anxiety
Hunger or lethargy due to poor diet
Lack of exercise
Excess caffeine
Music or background noise at home
Other - what are these?

Make a pledge as an individual to change one thing that's holding you back from focusing or disrupting your mental wellbeing. One suggestion is to try watching a mindfulness video like the one below: