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…
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…
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…
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…
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…