25Nov/25

Preparing for exams: maintaining motivation

November 25, 2025Preparing for examsUniversity of Reading

In addition to having good study habits, we also need to manage our inner world to prepare well for exams. It is helpful to understand our emotions and keep in mind whatRead More…

12Nov/25

Managing academic pressure and meeting deadlines

November 12, 2025Managing academic pressureProductivityUniversity of Reading

Too much to do? Not sure where to start? These are common thoughts and feelings when having a demanding workload. A way to manage academic pressure is to pay attention to theRead More…

06Nov/25

Why do we procrastinate, and what can we do to get work done?

November 6, 2025Procrastination, Self-managementProductivityUniversity of Reading

We delay getting our work done, not because of laziness, but because we are affected by what researchers describe as the present bias. It refers to our human tendency to prefer whatRead More…

21Oct/25

Imperfect perfectionism

October 21, 2025Perfectionism, Self-managementUniversity of Reading

Do you notice that you want to make progress with your assignments or dissertation but wonder if your work is good enough? Are you dissatisfied with your work? Do you worry aboutRead More…

15Oct/25

How to increase your motivation and get things done

October 15, 2025MotivationProductivityUniversity of Reading

Are you finding it difficult to maintain your motivation to get started or complete assignments? It is likely that during the academic year you will have several assignments to work on andRead More…

09Oct/25

Stressed? Strategies to restore balance

October 9, 2025StressUniversity of Reading

We all experience stress sometimes – it is part of life. Stress is how our brain and body respond to any challenge. McGonigal (2015) referred to stress as what arises when somethingRead More…

02Oct/25

Distracted? Tips to increase concentration

October 2, 2025ConcentrationProductivityUniversity of Reading

We live in a world with a continuous stream of information from various channels demanding our attention. In addition, social media can be engaging—we scroll through photos and messages and find itRead More…

19Sep/25

Welcome! Settling into university life

September 19, 2025Settling inManaging transitionsUniversity of Reading

To all new students, welcome to the University of Reading, and welcome back to those of you who are returning to continue with your studies. Congratulations on your efforts and achievements toRead More…

21Nov/24

Benefits of self-awareness: increase emotional intelligence and wellbeing

November 21, 2024Emotional intelligence, Learning, Managing academic pressure, Managing uncertainty, Resilience, Self-managementUniversity of Reading

Self-awareness is having a good understanding of what motivates us, understanding our behaviour and feelings. It allows us to have better control over our emotions and our behaviour. Getting to know ourselvesRead More…

24Oct/24

Getting a good night’s sleep

October 24, 2024SleepUniversity of Reading

Sleep is important for our health and wellbeing. However, when we have a change of routine, or our workload increases, we may feel under pressure to get things done. In order toRead More…