The #QUBeWell Podcast

Discover and rediscover the hidden gems of the Queen’s Quarter by ‘dandering’ around with our self-directed podcast!Dander - A StrollDander is an Irish slang word used to describe walking or strolling.Example: ‘Do you want to come for a dander round the park?’(Source: Irelandbeforeyoudie.com)Whether you are new to, or already familiar with the Queen’s Quarter, chances are you have yet to explore all its hidden gems. Our ‘Dander’ around the Queen’s Quarter is via a self-directed podcast.  With two routes, we’ll take you on a tour around the main landmarks of the Queen’s campus, the sights right on its doorstep, and locations where you can take notice, relax, and get away from the hustle & bustle of studying! Recommended for new and returning students, take a 40 minute break to learn more about the community you are part of.  This episode is the yellow route.__________________________For more information on #QUBeWell visit https://qub.ac.uk/bewell

Experiencing disappointment is something that many of us encounter at some points in our lives. Part of every day life is about setting goals that sometimes we don't achieve.Listen to this episode to see how we can take a step back, apply our learning, get support, and move on. Today we're delighted to be joined by:Will Plunkett, Student Wellbeing Adviser (Team Leader)Ciarán O'Neill, Learning Development Service TutorDeirdre Lynskey, Student Development Manager, Careers Employability & SkillsThey share their own experiences about times where they have faced disappointment, how they dealt with this response, and what support is available through Queen's.During this episode, the speakers refer to a “FOCUS” Resource, which has been adapted from Gibbs (1988) to help visually outline the steps you can take to reflect and learn from disappointment. Click here to access a PDF of this resource.__________________________For more information on #QUBeWell visit https://qub.ac.uk/bewell

We need to remember we can only do our best, and that exams aren't the be all & end all. We learn as much from our failures, as we do our successes.Building with stress & challenges of any situation can be helped by the 3 C's of resilience - control, competence, and connect.Together, these will help you to feel more resilient. Connecting with others, and feeling supported by family & friends, can make all the difference. Feeling organised, creating headspace, feeling calm - think about: what helps you? What makes you feel more relaxed, and less stressed?This podcast is Episode 5 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well __________________________For more information on #QUBeWell visit https://qub.ac.uk/bewell

Focusing on small goals each day that you can cross off your list, will help you to stay on track. Setting feasible goals helps you to keep on track, with manageable tasks. It can be difficult to balance everything – staying connected with others, keeping up with hobbies, or looking after ourselves.If we don’t have a healthy work-life balance, chances are, we will end up burned out – which is why it’s so important to have separation. In this podcast, we’ll explore the Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing, and how they can help to ensure we incorporate them into our daily lives, helping to improve our wellbeing. This podcast is Episode 4 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well __________________________For more information on #QUBeWell visit https://qub.ac.uk/bewell

Setting small, achievable goals, are often a better route to success, rather than setting multiple, large & competing goals. Incremental 1% changes can result in 38% improvement after a year. So why do people give up? Often we want to see instant results, instant gratification – we expect progress to be linear & straightforward.We owe it to ourselves to be patient and recognise that working on a daily basis still ‘stores’ the habit, and part of a bigger system. This podcast is Episode 3 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well __________________________For more information on #QUBeWell visit https://qub.ac.uk/bewell

Are you a morning person, or a night owl?There’s so much time in any given day – but often we feel that it is something which we are lacking in supply!Habits are typically the reason why we make positive or poor time management! Carrying out a ‘time audit’ allows you to identify where you can get some head-space, make time for productivity, making time for un-winding, and getting the right balance between your daily needs, your study goals, and your re-energising time. Learning how to review your time audit will also help you to refine what works for you. After all, we’re all different! This podcast is Episode 2 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well _____________________________For more information on #QUBeWell visit https://qub.ac.uk/bewell

It’s easy to think negatively when studying for assessments; stress starts to take over, panic sets in, and we worry about the magnitude of the challenge that is ahead of us. Positive Growth Mindset isn’t just about ‘flicking a switch’ and suddenly everything is okay, but embodying its practices and goals allow us to see the positives – our strength, determination, knowledge, and self-confidence. Too often, we allow self-deprecation to take over: “I don’t know enough”, “I haven’t worked hard enough”, and “this is too difficult for me”.Learning about a positive growth mindset will help you to grow into a stronger, more confident person. The stress will simmer down to manageable levels, and you will have greater capacity to prioritise the goals that you have set. This podcast is Episode 1 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well __________________________For more information on #QUBeWell visit https://qub.ac.uk/bewell