I know that posts like this are thrown up all over the internet as the dreaded exam time approaches. Students are sick to death with teachers, tutors, parents and exam boards constantly telling them set ways to revise that doing the same thing gets incredibly boring and they end up falling asleep at their desk.
Getting a good breakfast is the key way to kick start the day (not going to lie...I'm guilty of not doing this and just grabbing something to eat in the car) but over the exam period I'm gonna try to get up at reasonable times and start my day with actually eating breakfast.
Everyone knows that fish and eggs are classed as "brain food" but did you know that so are blueberries, bananas and avocado are too? Even peanut butter is too! (Time to stock up on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Reese's Pieces!)
It's always a good idea to plan what you're gonna do each day - whether that's a timetable or a to-do list for the day or the week. This is just so you can get your head around what needs doing and when you're gonna do what so you can prioritise the things you struggle the most with but balancing it with the things you enjoy and are good at. By doing so it can give you a little confidence boost and encourage you.
Breaks are a key part to revising. So try to have one day a week where you just chill. You don't want to constantly be revising but then you don't want to not revise at all because essentially your future depends on these exam results. When planning what you're going to do each day plan it in 40-14 minute intervals therefore you have short bursts of revision rather than long hours. In between these intervals take breaks, whether that's watching a bit of telly or something on youtube, scrolling through social media, online shopping, whatever it is make sure it's something you enjoy but isn't gonna take over the day and be a huge distraction to you.
Speaking of distractions, in the periods that you are revising take away all possible distractions to you. Turn off the music, clear the room of people or pets but most importantly turn off your phone and leave it in another room, hide it or give it to someone to look after. I'm sure I speak for the majority of our generation in saying that parting with my iPhone will be hard as it is pretty much glued to my hand but I am determined to succeed. (haha yeah right Esmee...like that will actually happen!)
Revision can be boring and with boredom comes hunger. Keep yourself stocked up with snacks to help you along and keep your energy levels up. Biscuits, dried fruit and nuts are perfect snacks as they won't make you feel tired and sluggish or hyper. Drink lots of water as well to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. Chewing gum can also make you more alert therefore less tired, it can lower stress and in some cases can help you improve in what you are doing.
I hope these tips will help you succeed and I wish you the very best of luck if you're sitting exams soon!
What things do you do to help you revise? Let me know in the comments or you can message me on any of the links below!
Esmee x
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Breaks are a key part to revising. So try to have one day a week where you just chill. You don't want to constantly be revising but then you don't want to not revise at all because essentially your future depends on these exam results. When planning what you're going to do each day plan it in 40-14 minute intervals therefore you have short bursts of revision rather than long hours. In between these intervals take breaks, whether that's watching a bit of telly or something on youtube, scrolling through social media, online shopping, whatever it is make sure it's something you enjoy but isn't gonna take over the day and be a huge distraction to you.
Speaking of distractions, in the periods that you are revising take away all possible distractions to you. Turn off the music, clear the room of people or pets but most importantly turn off your phone and leave it in another room, hide it or give it to someone to look after. I'm sure I speak for the majority of our generation in saying that parting with my iPhone will be hard as it is pretty much glued to my hand but I am determined to succeed. (haha yeah right Esmee...like that will actually happen!)
Revision can be boring and with boredom comes hunger. Keep yourself stocked up with snacks to help you along and keep your energy levels up. Biscuits, dried fruit and nuts are perfect snacks as they won't make you feel tired and sluggish or hyper. Drink lots of water as well to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. Chewing gum can also make you more alert therefore less tired, it can lower stress and in some cases can help you improve in what you are doing.
I hope these tips will help you succeed and I wish you the very best of luck if you're sitting exams soon!
What things do you do to help you revise? Let me know in the comments or you can message me on any of the links below!
Esmee x
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