{"id":6335,"date":"2025-07-25T10:48:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T00:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/?p=6335"},"modified":"2025-07-25T11:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T01:00:10","slug":"mindfulness-in-the-library-find-your-calm-at-deakin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/mindfulness-in-the-library-find-your-calm-at-deakin\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindfulness in the Library: Find your calm at Deakin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Take a break from the hustle and unwind with us at Mindfulness in the Library, a soothing event designed to help you pause, recharge, and reconnect in a peaceful, welcoming space.<\/p>\n<p>As part of Deakin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/students\/student-life-and-services\/get-involved\/wellbeing-at-deakin\/mind-matters\">Mind Matters Week<\/a>, this event brings mindfulness into the heart of campus life, your Library, offering students a peaceful space to prioritise their wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h2>What to expect during Mind Matters Week in the Library?<\/h2>\n<p>Mindfulness in the Library are one-off sessions that have a range of activities you can engage in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free tea station \u2013 create your perfect cup from a variety of blends, with snacks to enjoy, too!<\/li>\n<li>Giveaways \u2013 take home a mindfulness journal, bookmarks, and stickers to continue promoting wellbeing in your studies beyond Mind Matters Week.<\/li>\n<li>Chill-out tunes \u2013 enjoy soft lo-fi beats or live acoustic guitar from DUSA Music Club musicians at our Geelong campuses.<\/li>\n<li>Wellbeing chats \u2013 learn about the Deakin Wellbeing app, mindfulness strategies, and support services available on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When is Mindfulness in the Library?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Burwood Library: Monday 28 July, 11.00am\u20132.00pm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waurn Ponds Library: Tuesday 29 July, 10.00am\u20131.00pm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waterfront Library: Tuesday 29 July, 11.00am\u20132.00pm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warrnambool Library: Tuesday 29 July, 11.00am\u20132.00pm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ADHD Study Groups and Study Sprint Sessions<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ADHD Study Groups and Study Sprint Sessions are for students with ADHD experiencing issues of procrastination, task paralysis and focus and will provide you with structured time to study and learn study strategies from like-minded students. Each session will follow the Pomodoro Technique by offering repeated blocks of 25 minutes of focused study time with a 5-minute break throughout the course of each 2-hour session.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Burwood ADHD Study Group<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Date: Wednesdays from 30 July\u20131\u00a0October<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Time: 11.00am\u20131.00pm<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Location: Burwood Library, Level 3, Room V3.76 <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(event full, <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalsurveys.deakin.edu.au\/jfe\/form\/SV_1zyleSOjuQW78z4\">register for waitlist or online event<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waurn Ponds ADHD Study Group:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Date: Thursdays from 31 July\u20132 October<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Time: 11.00am\u20131.00pm<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Location: JB2.300 (building JB next to the Disability Resource Centre)<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(event full, <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalsurveys.deakin.edu.au\/jfe\/form\/SV_1zyleSOjuQW78z4\">register for waitlist or online event<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Online ADHD Study Group<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Date: Mondays from 28 July\u201329 September<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Time: 1.00pm\u20133.00pm<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Location: Online via Zoom<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalsurveys.deakin.edu.au\/jfe\/form\/SV_1zyleSOjuQW78z4\">register for Zoom details<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warrnambool Study Sprint Sessions<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Date: Tuesdays from 29 July\u201316 September<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Time: 2.00pm\u20134.00pm<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Location: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warrnambool Library, Level 1, Room 6 (B1.09)<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">(registrations not necessary, walk in on the day)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>Mindfulness in the Library is more than just a relaxing break \u2013 it\u2019s a reminder that your mind matters. By creating space for calm and connection, Deakin is helping students thrive both academically and personally.<\/p>\n<p>Come along, sip some tea, and find your calm with us at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/students\/student-life-and-services\/get-involved\/wellbeing-at-deakin\/mind-matters\">mindfulness event<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/students\/student-life-and-services\/get-involved\/wellbeing-at-deakin\/mind-matters\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a break from the hustle and unwind with us at Mindfulness in the Library, a soothing event designed to help you pause, recharge, and reconnect in a peaceful, welcoming space. 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