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…
17Mar/23
05Jan/23
10 Tips to Ignite Your Motivation in 2023
Feeling apprehensive and unsure about how to get back into study mode after the holidays? You are not alone. It takes effort and courage to move out of our comfort zone andRead More…
25Aug/22
Make a good start to the year
UPDATE TALKS DURING WELCOME WEEK The Life Tools talks have been moved forward one day. So the talks planned for Tuesday 20 September will run on Wednesday 21. The talks planned forRead More…
26May/22
Are you waiting for results?
As human beings, we do not like uncertainty, so waiting for news can be challenging to manage as our brain anticipates possible outcomes to prepare for them (Feldman Barrett, 2018). In ourRead More…
22Apr/22
Managing pressure during the exam period
We tend to consider exams difficult, adding pressure and concern as the outcome is uncertain. It helps to put exams in context – they are part of the learning process. It isRead More…
24Mar/22
Preparing for exams: maintaining motivation
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…
25Feb/22
Managing academic pressure and meeting deadlines
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…
Distracted? Tips to increase concentration
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 andRead More…
27Jan/22
What are the benefits of resilience, and how can we develop it?
Being resilient means that we trust ourselves to deal with challenges and have hope that things will work out in the end. It does not mean that we do not feel frustrated,Read More…
20Jan/22
Imperfect perfectionism
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…