Successful Student Transitions - A Time to Thrive

We all do it - we have BIG plans on what we are going to get done only to find at the end of the day, not a lot occurred. We get disappointed with ourselves and tell ourselves all kinds of stories about how useless we are. And yet, what we are really suffering from is a natural and normal human experience - procrastination. In this episode we unpack procrastination and ask: How common a problem is...

Developing new friendships in times of transition can feel challenging and at times highly charged, just think of freshers week! And yet, we all need good friendships, to feel connected and as though we belong. In episode 9 we talk about relationships more broadly. Here we talk about the value of asking for help in developing new friendships. It turns out asking for help has multiple benefits. Lis...

We are often good at showing empathy and self-compassion to others and then being really harsh on ourselves. Learn to nurture your self-compassion. In this episode we discuss: The flows of compassion and how there is a lot of potential for self-compassion to grow. How we would treat a treasured friend - what would we say and do? The role our inner critic plays in negatively impacting our self-talk...

We can hit bumpy times when we make big changes in our lives. Knowing why we made those decisions and what is important to us can help to carry us through the challenging times. In this episode we discuss: Why when starting something new it is worth understanding why it is important to us. The difference between hedonia and eudaemonia when thinking about what matters in our lives. The value of und...

When we are experiencing times of change and transition, our thoughts can tell us all kinds of things - some helpful, some not so much. In this episode, Elizabeth leads Louise and you through an exercise, helping us to reflect on: The normal thoughts that we experience during times of transition - the 'what if's' and why they can sometimes be challenging. We discuss their origins - and it may not...

Moving to a new job, location and/or university can be both exciting and challenging. It can feel a bit like you're riding the waves, some carry you high and some overwhelm you. In this episode we share strategies and approaches to help you ride the waves of change successfully. We talk about the: S curves of change How the metaphor and acronym RAFT can support you as your ride the waves of change...

In this introductory overview episode we discuss how to positively frame the transition experience and learn to settle well in a new environment. We talk about: The challenges students face. Research about the impact of mobility on learning. The nature of change, transition and adjustment and why struggle can be part of the journey. Strategies to help You can access the full transcript for free, r...