We’ve pulled together a list of practical resources below which might be useful both to staff and students.
Is there a topic we haven’t covered that you would like more information on? Let us know. Email us at thinkpositive@nus-scotland.org.uk
Support with health and wellbeing from the Scottish Government
https://www.studentinformation.gov.scot/students/health-and-wellbeing-support
Moving mental health support online
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/online-mental-health/online-mental-health-tools/
32 Working From home Tips You Can Do Right Now
https://www.nextiva.com/blog/working-from-home-tips.html
– A comprehensive guide suitable for lots of different role levels, including managers and team leaders
– Excellent guide if this is your first time working from home and want to scope out what to consider
– Considers areas you might not immediately think about when starting to work from home, like the importance of comfortable furniture
Working from home: your guide to the tech you’re going to need
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/mar/21/working-from-home-tech-self-isolation
– A comprehensive guide to the various tech you might need whilst working from home
– Helps understand what to bring home from work or what you might want to consider for your home work space
– Tips on how to improve internet speed if you find yourself needing to make lots of digital meetings/calls
Studying:
– Considering how to translate studying from a campus environment to home
– Thinking about how to stay in contact with your peers and academic staff
– The importance of taking regular breaks
Socialising at home:
https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/blog/coronavirus-and-social-isolation/
https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2020/03/9572974/feel-lonely-coronavirus-loneliness-epidemic
https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-03-24/how-we-re-keeping-connected-with-covid-19/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/style/coronavirus-quarantine-socializing.html
Working out from home:
PE with Joe Wicks: https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/workouts/a707729/home-workouts/
