THRIVE: wellbeing and study success sessions
Join our interactive workshops designed to engage your mind, boost your wellbeing, and equip you with essential skills for success. Whether you're looking to sharpen your mindset, enhance productivity, or build resilience, these sessions are your gateway to growth.
This program offers practical tips for you to explore.
- Know Yourself, Grow Yourself – Self-awareness is key to success. We empower students to understand their strengths and challenges while encouraging them to seek the right support when they need it.
- Fuel the Fire for Learning – Learning should be an adventure! We aim to spark motivation, ignite curiosity, and inspire a deep love for knowledge that lasts a lifetime.
- Create Connection – We’re here to make every student feel like they truly belong in the Deakin community, fostering friendships, connections, and a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels valued.
- Dive into the Deakin Experience – University life is about more than just study. We’re here to connect students with exciting events, activities, and opportunities to make the most of their time at Deakin.
Don't just go through the motions - engage, grow and thrive!
Please note these sessions are not recorded. Registration is essential.
Online sessions
| Session 1 | THRIVE: Improve your wellbeing Pick up simple and practical tips on how you can improve your wellbeing while studying at Deakin. We'll familiarise you with the PERMA model and how you can cultivate an environment that promotes your wellness. Wednesday 12 March 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
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| Session 2 | THRIVE: Achieving your study goals Increase your chances of success by developing your own personalised goals and reflecting on what you want to achieve at Deakin. In this session you'll learn how to apply the most useful predictors of success to help you reach your study goals, develop self-efficacy and take control of your learning journey. Wednesday 19 March 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
| Session 3 | THRIVE: Take control of your time management Do you have a good routine for managing your work/study/life responsibilities? In this session, we'll discuss how you can develop efficient time management skills including identifying your priorities and allocating resources to manage your time more effectively. Wednesday 26 March 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
| Session 4 | THRIVE: Keep your motivation firing What drives you to achieve your study goals? Learn more about the psychological principles of self determination theory and how to stay motivated throughout your student journey. Wednesday 2 April 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
| Session 5 | THRIVE: Overcoming procrastination Understand the emotions behind why we procrastinate on tasks and how you can overcome this counterproductive habit. This session will also cover reflective practice and identifying when to ask for support when you need help. Wednesday 9 April 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
| Session 6 | THRIVE: Strategies for managing anxiety and stress Beat any end-of-trimester worries by understanding external and internal factors that can induce stress and anxiety. We'll explain how you can differentiate the difference between stress and anxiety, and discuss emotion and problem-focused coping. Wednesday 16 April 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
Session 7 | THRIVE: Enhance your resilience and avoid burnout Learn how you can strengthen your resilience and develop a growth mindset to persevere through the more difficult times of studying at university. By attending this session, you'll understand how to leverage your strengths to overcome challenges. Wednesday 30 April 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
| Session 8 | THRIVE: The science behind memory and learning Wednesday 7 May 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
| Session 9 | THRIVE: Developing effective communication skills Do you communicate in a clear and compelling way? Learn more about different communication styles and how you can be more effective in sharing your thoughts and ideas with others, including how to use assertive communication skills. Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |
| Session 10 | THRIVE: Bringing it all together This session will involve sharing and discussing the core points and takeaways from all of the previous THRIVE sessions. Wednesday 21 May 2025 10:30am – 11:30am (Online) 6 – 7pm (Online) |