Although we may be aware of the importance of keeping our bodies healthy, we rarely think about the wellness of our minds. Not only is this robbing us of the chance of being the best and happiest version of ourselves, but it can also make university work difficult and stress unmanageable. I personally fell victim…
There is a strong connection between mind and body. Keeping both of them happy is our main goal, however nobody is perfect and there will be times where we are not looking after one of them properly. You can easily notice that if your mind is worried or if you are stressing out about exams,…
Our #HallamInsider Chandni Soren wanted to share with you a few ways that she is keeping fit and staying active at home during the current Coronavirus situation. “As well as to stay in shape, the more important reasons I exercise are to lift my mood, clear my mind, get a rush of endorphins and…
As a student at Sheffield Hallam, mental health formed a significant part of my experience, both personally and academically. I struggle with Anxiety and Depression, and have done for a long time, but it all came to a head at university. It was at university I realised I had anxiety due to studying it…
By James Cantrill, BA (Hons) Journalism. Struggling with the all the stress of uni? Is the amount of work you have getting you down? Are you anxious that you haven’t got enough money to get you by? Well, sometimes you might not find what you are looking for in the pub, at the bottom of…
By Jess Brown, BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration. Trigger warning: This blog contains possible triggers for people with mental health issues, suicidal feelings, and borderline personality disorder. I don’t know who first said that life was like a kaleidoscope but whoever it was was on the ball. Maybe it was the person who invented…
by Daniela Baicoianu, BA (Hons) Public Relations Have you ever thought yourself a yogi after having only done a few random YouTube videos? I did. Soon enough I started to realise I had no idea what I was doing. I slowly became frustrated with my level of flexibility or total lack of it. I had pushed…
By Rachel Measures, Masters in PR. Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s already that time of the year again, and for some it is really tough. Maybe you’re going through a rough time with your partner, or going through a break up. Maybe you feel a bit left out with all the romance – I know I…
By Lizzie Midgley-Peters, BA (Hons) Creative Writing, 2nd Year 1. How to cope with financial stress For most of us, university is the first time we have lived away from home, and therefore the first time we are financially responsible for ourselves. So first things first, we have to cut ourselves some slack. We’re going…
By Rachel Measures, BA (Hons) Media, 3rd Year It’s the end of 3rd Year! Finally the exams and assignments are done, all the celebrations are over, and now you’re left to wonder what life after summer is going to bring. It’s a time where the unknown is your present, and you’re left with the reminder that…