Study Skills

Why do we need study skills? Which filing cabinet would you rather find information from? Why? Why do we need study skills?

Best method? There is no one perfect method! Combination of different types of revision method is most effective For example Mindmap Revision cards The odd mnemonic for the ‘difficult stuff’ ALWAYS complete past paper questions Best method?

other strategies to consider Teach others Use ‘the odd 10 mins’ Post it notes in high-traffic areas of your house Record your notes and play them back Find a study buddy Chunk your time Build in rewards Have a revision zone in your house Ensure you have a plan and stick to it! other strategies to consider

PLAY WORK

WORK PLAY

Set your dashboard What do you want? University? Career? Dream house? Have this where you can see it. Set your dashboard

Your 21st Birthday! What would you like people to say about you? What will you hope to have achieved by then? Your 21st Birthday!

How are you feeling? Bored? Stressed? Frustrated? Worried? Angry? Understanding this is key, you need to address the underlying feelings behind your procrastination Name your inner critic! Challenge it! How are you feeling?

Prioritise Urgent x1 Important x2 Low x4 Biology hw due tomorrow History due Thursday Dance lesson Geography revision from plan TV programme French hw due next week Maths revision from plan for next week Prioritise

High Quality Behind schedule Ahead of schedule Low quality Keep track

Break down the task

The Crossroads

The road that beckons (what have you always wanted to try?) The road of my wildest dreams (whether it is achievable or not… what do you dream of?) The sensible road (the one that parents or teachers might recommend for you) The road not travelled (something you have never considered before) The road I know (the one you are on – are you happy on it? Do you need to choose another?) The road back (a safe place – tempting to return, but possibly also damaging)

Top tips Share your plan Simply start! Reward yourself Take it a day at a time if you are feeling very overwhelmed Ask for help Stop being a perfectionist! Top tips

App.unstuck.com

A final thought: worry is a call to action. If you’re worrying, make a list of actions. Take the actions you have listed. If you don’t change things, things don’t change.