SPECIAL FEATURE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR STUDENTS
No.3
Do what you enjoy
As second semester is in full swing and those dreaded
assessments and exams linger on the horizon, it can feel
like you have no time for a life outside of college. However,
it is important to remember what really makes you happy.
While painting may not directly relate to your course work
and playing football may not necessarily get that assignment
done, if you are not in a good frame of mind, then the chances
of you getting that ‘A’ are significantly decreased. If it helps
you to stay focused, organise a study session with college
acquaintances and coincide it with a night at the pub or
bowling alley.
No.4
Motivate
Yourself
Balancing course work with
everything else in life can
be daunting and tiresome.
It can sometimes help to
compromise by saying things
like, “after I get home and do
my homework, I can watch
this week’s episode of The
Walking Dead”, or, “If I work
on my assessment a little over
lunch, then I will have more
time to relax later on”.
No.5
Meditate
To meditate isn’t only to sit cross legged with your thumb and forefingers touching and
chanting “OMMMM” (although if this helps you to relax and replenish, then by all means, go
ahead). Sometimes when we are so busy with family, school, work and extracurricular, we forget
to appreciate the little things in life and actually notice our surroundings. Pick a time of day
that is just for you, let your mind relax and just carelessly observe what is happening around
about you from the people to the nature. Not only will this make you a more mindful person
in general, but you should notice an increase in your concentration and performance levels in
school and at home.
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