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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…

17Oct/24

How to increase your motivation and get things done

October 17, 2024MotivationProductivityUniversity of Reading

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…

10Oct/24

Understanding stress

October 10, 2024StressUniversity of Reading

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…

03Oct/24

Distracted? Tips to increase concentration

October 3, 2024ConcentrationProductivityUniversity 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…

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