during clerkship season wellbeing

Clerkship season can be a time of celebration or a time of change and uncertainty. It should also be a season where penultimate and nal-year students remember to celebrate everything they have accomplished. Students should take pride in their Law School experience which has shaped who they are and makes them unique and amazing people. Every moment and everything accomplished by an individual is something worth celebrating. No matter the outcome, UTS Law students need to remember they are hardworking, talented, and amazing future leaders.

PRISCILLA SPALDING Wellbeing Director

Being mindful is about taking in the moment and being present. If you are going through something overwhelming or just feel like you are not having the best day, it is important to take short breaks and focus on your breathing. Find a quiet place and take some time to yourself so you can better form positive thoughts.

Take a seat in a place you nd comfortable and peaceful. Relax, take some deep breaths, and allow yourself to be freed from the thoughts which may be causing you any grief. Focus your attention on your breathing and just allow your breaths to ow! Meditation is more about calming nerves and loosening up your airways as they tend to tighten when you are feeling particularly overwhelmed.

Practice mindfulness Meditate Exercise

If you engage in any form of exercise, you allow your mind and body to work together. This results in the release of natural happy hormones oxytocin and endorphins to be released. Causing you to feel a lot more energised and your mood improved. Sports can also be a social activity that encourages you to surround yourself with others and take your mind o of stress.

Talk to loved ones

Opening up about your feelings is not always easy. Expressing how you feel is one of the rst steps to healing and processing your emotions. Contact someone you trust such as a family member or friend and share how you feel. Most people in your life would be so happy to support you. Remember your self-worth and the value you add to those around you. Even when things feel harder than ever before you are not alone and someone cares. Speaking about how you feel and seeking advice is one of the rst steps to managing any type of emotion. It is also important you allow yourself to feel things because emotions are normal and make us human.

If you are feeling down, the LSS is a close network of fellow Law Students who can relate to the hard times which may lie ahead during such a daunting and stressful time. I am also available for those who want to reach out and have a chat or grab a coffee.