Final Exam - IDIS 199
Why is study-life balance important? - Answer-Its important to experience the world to aid in your own
understanding.
Important to allocate enough time for your brain to process new information
Aspects of Study-Life Balance - Answer-Time commitment
- expectation is 30-35 hours a week total, not 24/7
Rest
- time for rest is just as important as study and exercise time
- brain needs time to process new information
- body needs exercise and sleep to keep it alert and focused
Plan
- committing to well-defined study times allows for other enjoyment
Consequences of over-studying - Answer-- Over-studying can negatively impact relationships w family,
friends, and partners
- interfere w other non-study related obligations and interests
-Increase the likelihood of unhealthy behaviours such as smoking, excessive alcohol or drugs, unhealthy
eating, feelings of loneliness, anxiety/depression, hopelessness and self-harm
Study and Melancholy - Answer-Robert Burton 1628
older term for clinical depression
one cause is 'overmuch study'
lack of exercise, idleness, too much learning
relief came from recreation
,Benefits of Balance Overview - Answer-- Health and Absences
- Efficiency
- Engagement
- Focus and Concentration
- Academic Success
Benefits of Balance - Health and absences - Answer-balance can reduce worry and stress
too many things at once feeds worry and rumination
Benefits of Balance - Efficiency - Answer-balance improves efficiency of work during study hours
Benefits of Balance - Engagement - Answer-having a healthy balance supports higher connection and
interest in courses, lectures, and relationships
Benefits of Balance - Focus and Concentration - Answer-healthy balance supports attention to the task at
hand and staying present
mindfulness
Benefits of Balance - Academic Success - Answer-balance improves learning efficiency and productivity,
needed for academic success
What is the wheel of life? How is it useful to promote school-life balance? - Answer-The wheel of life is a
representation of the things that are important to your well-being. It helps you like a pie chart dedicate
even sections to promote balance.
Aspects of the Wheel of Life - Answer-- Academic/Professional
- Finances
- Health
- Family and friends
- relationships/loves
,- personal growth
- recreation, culture, and hobbies
- physical environment
Wheel of Life - Academic/Professional - Answer-your study/work commitments
do you feel when these are done, you have time for other interests?
Wheel of Life - Finances - Answer-are your finances a worry to you?
have you found a solution or found advice/support?
Wheel of Life - Health - Answer-how would you rate your overall well-being (physical/mental/social)
health?
Wheel of Life - Family and Friends - Answer-do you feel you take the time needed to stay connected to
family and friends?
Wheel of Life - Relationships/love - Answer-do you feel you take the time needed to maintain your
romantic relationships?
Wheel of Life - Personal Growth - Answer-you define what is your personal growth
are you looking for spirituality?
do you like to read or learn about new things? acquire new skills?
Wheel of Life - Recreation, Culture, and Hobbies - Answer-recreation is a healthy pastime or diversion
exercise has many important physical and mental health benefits
do you have interests like visiting galleries, listening/playing music, or other relaxing/enjoying activities?
do you make time for regular exercise?
Wheel of Life - Physical Environment - Answer-safe and pleasant home and work environment is
important to well-being
, how do you feel about your home/work environments?
does it support your studies, recreation/relaxation, and good quality sleep?
Getting the Balance Right - Answer-Balance
- how you want your wheel of life to look
- biggest differences?
Overload
- what areas are you spending too much time on? what could use more time?
Time on Self and Others
- are you spending enough time on interests that support your own health?
Changes to make
- what areas on the wheel would you change and why?
Planning for and Achieving Study-Life Balance - Answer-plan a schedule
set goals
make friends
know your limits
look after yourself
Compassionate campuses - Answer-universities need to consider how institutional contexts,
environments, values, practices, and cultures can impact student mental health and well-being
universal design of modules, agency in assessment, forming connections, peer support, tackling stigma
and discriminations
- can help students to thrive, not just survive
Why is study-life balance important? - Answer-Its important to experience the world to aid in your own
understanding.
Important to allocate enough time for your brain to process new information
Aspects of Study-Life Balance - Answer-Time commitment
- expectation is 30-35 hours a week total, not 24/7
Rest
- time for rest is just as important as study and exercise time
- brain needs time to process new information
- body needs exercise and sleep to keep it alert and focused
Plan
- committing to well-defined study times allows for other enjoyment
Consequences of over-studying - Answer-- Over-studying can negatively impact relationships w family,
friends, and partners
- interfere w other non-study related obligations and interests
-Increase the likelihood of unhealthy behaviours such as smoking, excessive alcohol or drugs, unhealthy
eating, feelings of loneliness, anxiety/depression, hopelessness and self-harm
Study and Melancholy - Answer-Robert Burton 1628
older term for clinical depression
one cause is 'overmuch study'
lack of exercise, idleness, too much learning
relief came from recreation
,Benefits of Balance Overview - Answer-- Health and Absences
- Efficiency
- Engagement
- Focus and Concentration
- Academic Success
Benefits of Balance - Health and absences - Answer-balance can reduce worry and stress
too many things at once feeds worry and rumination
Benefits of Balance - Efficiency - Answer-balance improves efficiency of work during study hours
Benefits of Balance - Engagement - Answer-having a healthy balance supports higher connection and
interest in courses, lectures, and relationships
Benefits of Balance - Focus and Concentration - Answer-healthy balance supports attention to the task at
hand and staying present
mindfulness
Benefits of Balance - Academic Success - Answer-balance improves learning efficiency and productivity,
needed for academic success
What is the wheel of life? How is it useful to promote school-life balance? - Answer-The wheel of life is a
representation of the things that are important to your well-being. It helps you like a pie chart dedicate
even sections to promote balance.
Aspects of the Wheel of Life - Answer-- Academic/Professional
- Finances
- Health
- Family and friends
- relationships/loves
,- personal growth
- recreation, culture, and hobbies
- physical environment
Wheel of Life - Academic/Professional - Answer-your study/work commitments
do you feel when these are done, you have time for other interests?
Wheel of Life - Finances - Answer-are your finances a worry to you?
have you found a solution or found advice/support?
Wheel of Life - Health - Answer-how would you rate your overall well-being (physical/mental/social)
health?
Wheel of Life - Family and Friends - Answer-do you feel you take the time needed to stay connected to
family and friends?
Wheel of Life - Relationships/love - Answer-do you feel you take the time needed to maintain your
romantic relationships?
Wheel of Life - Personal Growth - Answer-you define what is your personal growth
are you looking for spirituality?
do you like to read or learn about new things? acquire new skills?
Wheel of Life - Recreation, Culture, and Hobbies - Answer-recreation is a healthy pastime or diversion
exercise has many important physical and mental health benefits
do you have interests like visiting galleries, listening/playing music, or other relaxing/enjoying activities?
do you make time for regular exercise?
Wheel of Life - Physical Environment - Answer-safe and pleasant home and work environment is
important to well-being
, how do you feel about your home/work environments?
does it support your studies, recreation/relaxation, and good quality sleep?
Getting the Balance Right - Answer-Balance
- how you want your wheel of life to look
- biggest differences?
Overload
- what areas are you spending too much time on? what could use more time?
Time on Self and Others
- are you spending enough time on interests that support your own health?
Changes to make
- what areas on the wheel would you change and why?
Planning for and Achieving Study-Life Balance - Answer-plan a schedule
set goals
make friends
know your limits
look after yourself
Compassionate campuses - Answer-universities need to consider how institutional contexts,
environments, values, practices, and cultures can impact student mental health and well-being
universal design of modules, agency in assessment, forming connections, peer support, tackling stigma
and discriminations
- can help students to thrive, not just survive
