IDIS 199 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Why is study-life balance important? - Answers - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - - Health and Absences
- Efficiency
- Engagement
- Focus and Concentration
- Academic Success
Benefits of Balance - Health and absences - Answers - balance can reduce worry and
stress
too many things at once feeds worry and rumination
Benefits of Balance - Efficiency - Answers - balance improves efficiency of work during
study hours
,Benefits of Balance - Engagement - Answers - having a healthy balance supports
higher connection and interest in courses, lectures, and relationships
Benefits of Balance - Focus and Concentration - Answers - healthy balance supports
attention to the task at hand and staying present
mindfulness
Benefits of Balance - Academic Success - Answers - 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? - Answers -
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 - Answers - - Academic/Professional
- Finances
- Health
- Family and friends
- relationships/loves
- personal growth
- recreation, culture, and hobbies
- physical environment
Wheel of Life - Academic/Professional - Answers - your study/work commitments
do you feel when these are done, you have time for other interests?
Wheel of Life - Finances - Answers - are your finances a worry to you?
have you found a solution or found advice/support?
Wheel of Life - Health - Answers - how would you rate your overall well-being
(physical/mental/social) health?
Wheel of Life - Family and Friends - Answers - do you feel you take the time needed to
stay connected to family and friends?
Wheel of Life - Relationships/love - Answers - do you feel you take the time needed to
maintain your romantic relationships?
Wheel of Life - Personal Growth - Answers - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - plan a schedule
set goals
make friends
know your limits
look after yourself
Compassionate campuses - Answers - 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
What is social connectedness? - Answers - Personal sense of belonging to a group,
family, or community. The subjective experience of feeling understood and connected.
made on the basis of world view, environment, values, relationships, work, and
recreations
Social Connectedness Overview - Answers - culture and heritage
meaningful work
meaningful values
the natural world
other people
ANSWERS
Why is study-life balance important? - Answers - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - - Health and Absences
- Efficiency
- Engagement
- Focus and Concentration
- Academic Success
Benefits of Balance - Health and absences - Answers - balance can reduce worry and
stress
too many things at once feeds worry and rumination
Benefits of Balance - Efficiency - Answers - balance improves efficiency of work during
study hours
,Benefits of Balance - Engagement - Answers - having a healthy balance supports
higher connection and interest in courses, lectures, and relationships
Benefits of Balance - Focus and Concentration - Answers - healthy balance supports
attention to the task at hand and staying present
mindfulness
Benefits of Balance - Academic Success - Answers - 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? - Answers -
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 - Answers - - Academic/Professional
- Finances
- Health
- Family and friends
- relationships/loves
- personal growth
- recreation, culture, and hobbies
- physical environment
Wheel of Life - Academic/Professional - Answers - your study/work commitments
do you feel when these are done, you have time for other interests?
Wheel of Life - Finances - Answers - are your finances a worry to you?
have you found a solution or found advice/support?
Wheel of Life - Health - Answers - how would you rate your overall well-being
(physical/mental/social) health?
Wheel of Life - Family and Friends - Answers - do you feel you take the time needed to
stay connected to family and friends?
Wheel of Life - Relationships/love - Answers - do you feel you take the time needed to
maintain your romantic relationships?
Wheel of Life - Personal Growth - Answers - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - 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 - Answers - plan a schedule
set goals
make friends
know your limits
look after yourself
Compassionate campuses - Answers - 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
What is social connectedness? - Answers - Personal sense of belonging to a group,
family, or community. The subjective experience of feeling understood and connected.
made on the basis of world view, environment, values, relationships, work, and
recreations
Social Connectedness Overview - Answers - culture and heritage
meaningful work
meaningful values
the natural world
other people
