Student Advisor Eoin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Eoin](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/10\/Eoin-1-992x1024.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“My bedroom is my office, reading room, and place of rest all in one. If I\u2019m working from home I can just roll out of bed, get to work, and (if it\u2019s been a particularly taxing day) roll right back in again! Whilst I know that schedule sounds like a recipe for an existential crisis, it does seem to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My study tip is the earlier you can start work in the day, the better. I\u2019m not a morning person, but every time I manage to get myself out of bed early, I\u2019m glad I did. Once I\u2019ve rubbed the sleep from my eyes and drank some coffee, I feel full of ideas and energy! Give it a go and see if it works for you.” \u2014 Eoin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Eoin-1024x767.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStudent Advisor Darren<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/10\/Darren-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“Studying during the winter months can be challenging, especially when it\u2019s cold and you may feel unmotivated. There are two things that I find have helped me to stay motivated and reach my goals, in turn allowing me to successfully meet deadlines and revise for exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One is that I need to set myself a timetable <\/a>to know when I am going to be working on assignments or exams and when I am going to spend time with family and friends, allowing me to achieve that work-life balance. The second is that when studying I like to feel all warm, cosy with a hot chocolate, with my favourite treats and dogs that keep me company. I find it really helps with my motivation to study. Whatever helps you to stay motivated this winter \u2013 let\u2019s stay motivated together!” \u2014 Darren<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Darren.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Darren2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStudent Advisor Sam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Sam](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Sam.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“My recommendation for staying motivated is to create a playlist of music that suits how you study best and to design your space to accompany your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I bought a colour changing lightbulb so I could change the colour of my room to be softer on my eyes, which really helps when I\u2019m trying to focus.” \u2014 Sam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Sam-posted-1-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStudent Advisor Judea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Judea,](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/10\/Judea.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“Avoid trying to multitask, as tempting as it can be checking your phone constantly isn\u2019t going to help you get anything done. I use an app called Flora<\/a> that pledges to plant trees whenever I stay focused on a goal as opposed to being distracted by my notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAn alternative is switching off your notifications or having your devices in a different room altogether!” \u2014 Judea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Judea-posted-1-1024x768.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStudent Advisor Michelle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Michelle,](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/10\/Michelle.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“My tips for staying motivated during the winter break are to make your favourite drink and decide whether you prefer silence or background music; keep a planner handy to note important dates and decisions; take out some study skills books dedicated to improving your academic writing (Catalyst has a great selection!) and take regular breaks to rest and recharge (the Pomodoro technique<\/a> is perfect for this). <\/p>\n\n\n\nKeep going, you can do it!” \u2014 Michelle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Image-1-768x1024.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStudent Advisor Elizabeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Student](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/10\/Liz2.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“My motivational tip is to ensure to organise your assessment writing\/revision time over Christmas (using a physical or online diary\/calendar) and plan in breaks to spend with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rest and rejuvenation are particularly important, which could involve, for example, winding down, watching TV, exercising or reading a fiction book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you know Catalyst has an excellent reading for pleasure<\/a> section?” \u2014 Elizabeth<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Liz1-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/Liz2-576x1024.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStudent Advisor Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Student](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/10\/image-7.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“Hi everyone, my name\u2019s Tom and these are my motivational study tips to help you get over that lull between the holidays and the new year. I\u2019m currently in my room, with my laptop behind me, a candle and a laptop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also have my TV which I use to put on background images to keep me engaged. Definitely have a nice setting so you can strive within your studies, but mostly for me it\u2019s having that break, as the last thing you want to do it be burned out. Have a lovely holiday!” \u2014 Tom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/12\/tom-769x1024.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you have any tips you\u2019d like to share or plans for staying motivated during the winter break, we\u2019d love to hear them! Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @EHULearnService<\/a><\/strong> or Instagram @EHULibrary<\/a><\/strong> using #SleighYourStudies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As part of #SleighYourStudies we asked our wonderful Student Advisors to share their motivational wisdom for staying on track with reading, assignments, and exam revision during the festive period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":783,"featured_media":20207,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31078],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uniskills"],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“My bedroom is my office, reading room, and place of rest all in one. If I\u2019m working from home I can just roll out of bed, get to work, and (if it\u2019s been a particularly taxing day) roll right back in again! Whilst I know that schedule sounds like a recipe for an existential crisis, it does seem to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My study tip is the earlier you can start work in the day, the better. I\u2019m not a morning person, but every time I manage to get myself out of bed early, I\u2019m glad I did. Once I\u2019ve rubbed the sleep from my eyes and drank some coffee, I feel full of ideas and energy! Give it a go and see if it works for you.” \u2014 Eoin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Studying during the winter months can be challenging, especially when it\u2019s cold and you may feel unmotivated. There are two things that I find have helped me to stay motivated and reach my goals, in turn allowing me to successfully meet deadlines and revise for exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One is that I need to set myself a timetable <\/a>to know when I am going to be working on assignments or exams and when I am going to spend time with family and friends, allowing me to achieve that work-life balance. The second is that when studying I like to feel all warm, cosy with a hot chocolate, with my favourite treats and dogs that keep me company. I find it really helps with my motivation to study. Whatever helps you to stay motivated this winter \u2013 let\u2019s stay motivated together!” \u2014 Darren<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “My recommendation for staying motivated is to create a playlist of music that suits how you study best and to design your space to accompany your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I bought a colour changing lightbulb so I could change the colour of my room to be softer on my eyes, which really helps when I\u2019m trying to focus.” \u2014 Sam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Avoid trying to multitask, as tempting as it can be checking your phone constantly isn\u2019t going to help you get anything done. I use an app called Flora<\/a> that pledges to plant trees whenever I stay focused on a goal as opposed to being distracted by my notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An alternative is switching off your notifications or having your devices in a different room altogether!” \u2014 Judea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “My tips for staying motivated during the winter break are to make your favourite drink and decide whether you prefer silence or background music; keep a planner handy to note important dates and decisions; take out some study skills books dedicated to improving your academic writing (Catalyst has a great selection!) and take regular breaks to rest and recharge (the Pomodoro technique<\/a> is perfect for this). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep going, you can do it!” \u2014 Michelle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “My motivational tip is to ensure to organise your assessment writing\/revision time over Christmas (using a physical or online diary\/calendar) and plan in breaks to spend with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rest and rejuvenation are particularly important, which could involve, for example, winding down, watching TV, exercising or reading a fiction book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know Catalyst has an excellent reading for pleasure<\/a> section?” \u2014 Elizabeth<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Hi everyone, my name\u2019s Tom and these are my motivational study tips to help you get over that lull between the holidays and the new year. I\u2019m currently in my room, with my laptop behind me, a candle and a laptop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I also have my TV which I use to put on background images to keep me engaged. Definitely have a nice setting so you can strive within your studies, but mostly for me it\u2019s having that break, as the last thing you want to do it be burned out. Have a lovely holiday!” \u2014 Tom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any tips you\u2019d like to share or plans for staying motivated during the winter break, we\u2019d love to hear them! Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @EHULearnService<\/a><\/strong> or Instagram @EHULibrary<\/a><\/strong> using #SleighYourStudies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As part of #SleighYourStudies we asked our wonderful Student Advisors to share their motivational wisdom for staying on track with reading, assignments, and exam revision during the festive period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":783,"featured_media":20207,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31078],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uniskills"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStudent Advisor Darren<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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