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A Quiet Time in my Internet Life - Exams?

Hiya guys.

I've noticed that I haven't written since the 14/4 when I went to the Nathan Sykes concert.

There is a reason for this and it also contributes to the reduced time I spend on the computer, millions of people around the UK will also understand what I'm going through - exam season!

I'm taking my A-Levels which will affect the chance I have of getting into university, I mean that's a lot of pressure and everyone around me isn't afraid to let me know every single day. 'These grades will affect the rest of your life,' and 'Buckle down or you'll be ruining your future.' They don't know that I have heard all these thoughts before but coming from my own mind constantly. 

Colleges teaches you how to pass your exams, but they don't tell you how to cope with everything that comes with it including: how to revise; when to revise and how to cope with all the stress. The lack of communication on these subjects have really affected me since I did my GCSE's and I had to find my own way of 'coping' with everything while not overwhelming myself yet getting the work done. 

I don't know if any of you have been told anything but here are some tips I've got that will help you, even if it is only in a minuscule way:

  1. Revise in 45 minute spurts with 30 minute breaks in between. I know people revise for hours on end, but how much actually goes in? Research shows that our brains are only concentrating for 50 minutes at a time, so stick with that and rest because over exerting yourself won't help.
  2. Don't cram the night before an exam. Nothing will stay so it is best to spread your workload over a large space of time.
  3. Find a way of revising that helps you. Reading book after book isnt useful for everyone so find different ways each time. My personal favourites are reading aloud and making colourful mind maps as they use different parts of your brain.
  4. After revising for a proportion of the day- REST! I know it seems stupid but find something that relaxes you and do it as a reward. I listen to music or go onto Youtube and I find that it calms my mind everyday.
  5. Don't do late nighters, get a good amount of sleep! Revising until late won't do you any good and being tired for an exam will reduce the chance of you doing the best you possibly can. They say that 8hrs is key and although it is hard to stick by it, try your hardest to sleep as much as possible (but don't keep using it as an excuse)
  6. FINALLY- Do not worry! If you know that you have worked the hardest then whatever happens will happen. Stressing only makes it worse and can affect you in your health.

I hope that this is helpful and if you have any of your own methods then let me know on my twitter (@Full_Time_Nerd) or my tumblr (standingintheredsky)


That's all for now my dears,
See you soon

xx


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