In this episode Kian, Hannah, and Todd discuss gratitude - in particular how it can help improve our well-being. We go through some strategies for practicing gratitude, alongside some of the science of its effects.
The university wellbeing service: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/law/support
In this episode, Kian chats with Emily and Catriona the co-Presidents of the Women in Law society. They discuss society aims, methods for managing wellbeing, upcoming events, and the future vision of the society.
Women in Law instagram: @uoswomeninlaw
The university wellbeing service: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/law/support
We are back! In this first episode of the new academic year, the new podcast team (Todd, Kian, and Hannah) discuss post-uni stress. In particular, stress about applying for grad schemes and training contracts alongside strategies to plan your future!
The university wellbeing service: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/law/support
The university employability service: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers
In this episode Hannah, Jasmine and Latika discuss news stories and how they affect our mental health, as well as what we can do to prevent negative triggers. Social media is also discussed and the girls share their personal experiences of self expression, appearance and body ideals as well as exposure to harmful content, and more.
If any of the issues discussed are affecting your wellbeing or if you're experiencing stress: https:// www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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We are back! In this first episode of the new year, Todd and Fareeda chat with April, a University of Sheffield law graduate who now works with Stobbs IP. April is also the author of the blog "According to a Law Student", where she has endeavoured to simplify concepts like commercial awareness for the average law student.
We discuss with April what commercial awareness actually is, and why law firms are so keen on upcoming graduates to have it.
April's commercial awareness e-book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EC9Nizv0NCNm2qk5tSaivRlNcA4RgF0i/view
According to a Law Student: https://accordingtoalawstudent.com/
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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In this episode, Todd and Fareeda talk with Alice, a law graduate from Sheffield, about her experience transitioning from university to full-time work in the law.
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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In this episode, Ning, Todd, and Fareeda chat with Zoe Swan about what perfectionism and imposter syndrome look like in the law, and what to do when these feelings come up.
The books recommended by Zoe...
On mindset: Mindset: change the way you think to fulfil your potential by Dr Carol Dweck
On perfectionism: Overcoming Perfectionism 2nd edition by Roz Shafran et al
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In this episode Issy, Ning, and Todd discuss LGBTQ+ rights and involvement in the law, as well as how changing attitudes have helped improve wellbeing.
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In this episode Ali, Todd, Fareeda, and Tiba discuss the difference between being alone and loneliness and their experiences with it.
If you're experiencing loneliness: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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Ali, Todd, and Ning provide some advice and information for any new students coming to, or thinking of coming to, the University of Sheffield!
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Ning, Todd, and Fareeda discuss culture and share their experience living in different cultures.
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Ning, Todd, and Issy discuss masculinity, its definitions and how this reflects in the legal profession.
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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Ning, Todd, and Fareeda talk with Emma Jones, the Technical Director of Wellbeing at the Law School.
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In this episode, the new podcast team discusses what well-being is, and why it is so important.
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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