What are you doing this weekend?

Well done to everyone for surviving Week 1 of the exams!  Do you need to fit in some revision time this weekend?  If so, consider scheduling your time so that you can fit in time for both revision and relaxation.

Decide on specific study times
Find a place to study that is separate from the place where you relax or socialize.  Try to minimize the distractions in your study space by, for instance, leaving your phone outside, switching your internet connection off while studying etc.  Learn to single-task, i.e. focus on your studies during study time to help with concentration and memory.

Take your breaks
It is important to take regular short breaks while you study.  This helps you to focus fully while you are studying and to relax fully while you are not.  When you are not studying try not to think about it.  Evidence shows that eating, sleeping and exercising well contributes to effective study.