A famous mindfulness teacher once said that everybody should meditate for an hour a day. Unless they were busy, in which case two hours would be necessary. He was talking about the need to step out of the mode of constant striving and problem-solving that can seem to take over our lives when there is a lot going on. In our culture meditation may not be the answer. In a busy world it would be tempting to use it, like other strategies, to solve our problems. Perhaps we notice o

University mental health day is an opportunity to reflect on factors relating to well-being of students and staff at the university. Much as university is a place for academic development, it is also important that we continue to look after our well-being. University can bring many challenges, including pressures of learning to study and work in a new way, meeting deadlines, living independently and balancing work, social and personally restorative activities. perhaps it's no