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…
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…
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…
Are you finding it difficult to maintain your motivation to complete assignments? It is likely that during the academic year you will have several assignments to work on and deadlines to meet.Read More…
In evolutionary terms, when we face a dangerous situation, our body reacts automatically to prepare us by releasing cortisol – a stress hormone. It is normal for our muscles to tense up,Read More…
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…
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…
Starting a new calendar year provides us with the opportunity to make positive changes. The start of a new year is a good time to review our priorities and decide where to spendRead More…
Busy with revision or working on your dissertation? Are you making a lot of effort trying to avoid making mistakes? We all want to do well and aspire to achieve our goals,Read More…
Do you notice you get distracted in lectures and then realise that you are feeling a bit confused, not understanding what is being said? Willigham (2023) explains that this is because lecturesRead More…