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11Mar/25

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

March 11, 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…

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…

14Nov/24

Imperfect perfectionism

November 14, 2024Perfectionism, 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…

12Jan/24

Make a fresh start: Getting back into a study routine

January 12, 2024Motivation, Self-management, Starting a new yearProductivityUniversity of Reading

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…

08Dec/21

Restoring balance and building confidence

December 8, 2021Confidence, Resilience, Self-managementUniversity of Reading

We hear that we need to be confident to do well in this world. But how do we know when we are confident? We can recognise this feeling when we feel goodRead More…

03Mar/21

Be well and do well: Benefits of self-care

March 3, 2021Resilience, Self-managementUniversity of Reading

At this time of term most are busy managing a demanding workload. It is a good time to remind ourselves of the benefit of looking after ourselves so that we can doRead More…

03Feb/21

Unmotivated? Find out how to renew your enthusiasm

February 3, 2021Motivation, Resilience, Self-managementProductivityUniversity of Reading

Are you noticing that you do not feel motivated to sit down and start or continue your studies? Are your assignments accumulating? Are you feeling frustrated and concerned about deadlines? It isRead More…

17Nov/20

How to build confidence in an uncertain world

November 17, 2020Confidence, Self-managementUniversity of Reading

As our world continues to be affected  by Covid-19, we are experiencing ongoing uncertainty. It is changing the way we live and how we work. We now need to take care ofRead More…

07May/20

Studying at home during coronavirus (Part 2)

May 7, 2020Motivation, Self-management, Studying from homeManaging transitionsUniversity of Reading

Is it difficult to maintain your motivation to study? Before lockdown, we normally had to travel to the university. In that time, we were able to transition from our home non-work mindset intoRead More…

23Mar/20

Reducing the impact of Coronavirus on your existing mental health difficulties

March 23, 2020Dealing with mental health problems, Self-management, Worry thoughtsUniversity of Reading

By Lizzie Stevenson (Mental Health Advisor) If you are already struggling with anxiety or depression, you may be worried about how Coronavirus will affect you. You may be worried about the uncertaintyRead More…

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