The Distractibles
A group of easily distracted students and staff meet monthly in York to discuss what challenges they are experiencing and how they are dealing with it. Mandy and Lilian then do a roundup of the discussions each month and that’s what’s in this podcast series.
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Episodes
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
The group split into two and discussed various topics:
strategies to improve focus by changing our environment,
challenges and extra mental load for international students,
university support mechanisms,
pressure from thinking others have it all together,
dealing with lack of sleep,
prioritising self-care, and
being willing to seek and receive help when needed.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
The group had 7 new people so the conversation was fresh and also familiar: Procrastination and perfectionism, Lack of energy and brain fog, How hard it is to get diagnosis and support, How to balance and manage time, Fidget toys, Kitchen timers and our 'monkeys'. How keeping our monkeys occupied with fidget toys or rhythmic things can then allow us to get on with things.
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
The group discussed self-care, procrastination, and breaking tasks into smaller chunks. They found that solutions don't always require technology. One person found success by finding out if there was a rule or reason preventing them from doing something. The mix of native and non-native English speakers created a calming pace and everyone contributed.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
The groups discussed self-care, time management, and study-life balance
Other topics included overcoming overwhelm and procrastination, and the importance of sleep
Participants shared strategies such as Pomodoro technique and body scan meditation
The need to recognize individual rhythms and take breaks was emphasised
A focus on self-care and rest was recommended to avoid burnout
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