We live in a world where we are bombarded with perfect photoshopped images via social media and advertising.
These images can mess with our minds, resulting in stress, unrealistic expectations and a fear of trying new things (“What if I stuff up?”).
But there’s a simple technique you can practise to help […]
You’ve finished your mock exams.
You’ve got your results back. You’ve said farewell to your teachers and friends. You’ve done the bulk of the work for your final exams that are coming up.
So what happens next?
You may be feeling a bit lost at this point.
If you’re unsure about what you […]
Are you in control of technology? Or is technology in control of you?
Let’s do a quick check in:
• Is there a smartphone in your pocket?
• Music in your ears?
• Do you have two, three or 20 browser tabs open with articles you plan to read?
• Have you received a […]
Many students spend all their time leading up to exams creating beautiful sets of notes.
In their minds:
Beautiful notes = effective exam preparation
But is this the most effective approach to take?
In her book An Insider’s Guide to BA [Bachelor of Arts] Rebecca Jury states:
“Would you sit your […]